Pools and Spas: Everything You Need to Know to Design and Landscape a Pool [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2008

Let Sunset test the waters for you--so you can dive right in! This new edition of Swimming Pools and Spas helps you navigate the many choices and steps involved in making your dream pool or spa a reality, from exploring gorgeous design and landscape options, to estimating costs and working with contractors. You`ll find chapters on design and equipment that detail the types of materials used to build pools and maintain them; plus options for buying vs. Building a spa. The landscaping chapter goes overboard with ideas for privacy plants, decking materials, lighting, outdoor structures, and accessories.. Features: Perfect for readers in the market to build or install a pool or spa, or for those looking to enhance their existing pool or spa Features an inspiring array of swimming pools and spas in a variety of landscapes and climates Comparison of pool materials, including pros and cons, as well as relative costs Guides you through the construction process and working with contractors Ideas for beautiful landscaping around your pool or spa, plus ideas for special occasions Detailed advice on safety, maintenance, upkeep

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House; 1 edition (January 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376016116
• ISBN-13: 978-0376016119
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.8 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Decks & Patios

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Best, June 7, 2010

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This review is from: Pools and Spas: Everything You Need to Know to Design and Landscape a Pool (Paperback)

I purchased three popular books on pools from Amazon. Of the three, the Sunset book was clearly the most useful in helping us to decide where to put the pool, how to build it, which options to choose, and how to landscape it. My least favorite book, Pool Idea Book by Tauton, had more photos of pools but less instruction. I also recommend Pools & Spas by David Short.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just Add Water, February 21, 2009

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Kevin Tipple (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pools and Spas: Everything You Need to Know to Design and Landscape a Pool (Paperback)

With a subtitle of "everything you need to know to design and landscape a pool" this recent release from Sunset Books attempts to be the one guide you will ever need. It does the job very well depicting pools and spas to dream of where money is not an issue. Along with beautiful pictures of pools and spas in fantastic landscaped settings, it provides plenty of practical and detailed advice to help the homeowner in every stage of the process. From planning your pool or spa in term of cost, location, equipment and other factors such as design and use, to construction and maintenance, this 240 page book covers the subject and all its many possibilities.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pool Idea Book, October 25, 2008

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Sheryl "sinnerarity" (Smithville, TX, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pools and Spas: Everything You Need to Know to Design and Landscape a Pool (Paperback)

Very Few Pool books available to help with ideas for designing one. This was helpful. I was able to show and tell my poolbuilder some ideas that worked.