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by Fran J. Donegan (Author), David Short (Author), Glee Barre (Illustrator) "Pools and spas are fun, but there can be hassles building and installing them..." (more)
Key Phrases: vinyl pools, portable spas, gunite pool, Calculating Pool Capacity, Consumer Product Safety Commission (more...)
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A straightforward, user friendly, comprehensive guide which is enhanced... with full-color photography... An exceptional manual and very highly recommended. -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, January 2004 Issue

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"...a great research tool for homeowners planning a new pool....."

--Home & Design


Finalist for an Ippy Award (Independent Publisher Book Award)
and ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award.


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Creative Homeowner; First edition (October 28, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580110800
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580110808
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,522 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for pool owners, April 6, 2004
Full of photographs of beautifully designed pools and spas set in various architectural environments, "Pools & Spas" is literally full of creative ideas if you are planning on adding a pool or spa to your home. However, the book does not stop with designs but also includes information on maintenance, various types of pool equipment, and even the process of installing an in ground pool. While the coverage of in ground pool installation is not detailed enough to do it yourself it does give you an idea of what is going on at the various stages so you know what to expect from your contractor.

If you are even thinking of installing a pool or spa, whether in ground, above ground, or portable, you should pick up a copy of "Pools & Spas". It includes a lot of factors that you might overlook when planning your pool and everything you need to know to take care of it correctly when it is finished.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner in Pool Books!, April 17, 2005
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I borrowed this book from the library (too many pool books are not worth buying), and spent the rest of the night looking at it. Great photo examples of various types of pools that are described in detail, along with chapters on Safety, Design, Landscaping, Materials, etc... One of the best! (Same review as Pool & Spa Planner by Better Homes & Gardens, because they are both great books!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great info, great pictures, recommended resource, July 7, 2004
There are a lot of pretty home design books out there that have very little information tucked between the pictures. This book is full of information but also has a number of handsome photos of pools, spas, and water gardens which will give you ideas if you are planning a custom designed pool or tub. It's a great resource for someone thinking of installing these features in their backyard, and it also touches on landscaping, lighting, and even sauans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
We needed to rennovate a pool that we inherited with the purchase of our house last year. This book provided many insights into design, landscaping, decking and general useful... Read more
Published 17 months ago by michael LT

2.0 out of 5 stars Pools and Spas
There are some good ideas and landscape ideas in this book for designing spas and pools. In the end I probably only spent 20 minutes in this book and didn't get a whole lot out of... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Carl P. Hernandez

4.0 out of 5 stars We Borrowed Then Bought!
We also borrowed this from the library, but found we didn't want to return it. We spent hours showing each other what pictures we really liked, got great tips on thhe issues the... Read more
Published on May 28, 2005 by Bargain4Buys

5.0 out of 5 stars Emphasizing safety & practical concerns
Co-written by home improvement expert Fran Donegan and residential/commercial pools and spa expert David Short, Pools & Spas: Ideas For Planning, Designing, And Landscaping is... Read more
Published on January 15, 2004 by Midwest Book Review

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