Swimming Pools and Spas (Paperback)

~ (Author), Vicki Webster (Author), Sunset Books (Author) "For anyone who has taken a refreshing dip in a pool on a hot summer's eve, a soothing soak in a tub after a tension-filled..." (more)
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Product Description

Having a swimming pool or spa right in your own backyard is the ultimate for many homeowners-a place for exercise, family recreation, festive gatherings, relaxation. This book guides you through the process of making a pool or spa a reality, from navigating all the available choices and selecting and working with a contractor to installing landscaping and lighting. You'll also find detailed advice on safety, maintenance, and upkeep.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House (January 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376016108
• ISBN-13: 978-0376016102
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #595,631 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful reference on building and maintaining a pool or spa, July 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Swimming Pools & Spas (Southern Living (Paperback Sunset)) (Paperback)

Southern Living's Swimming Pools & Spas is a nicely illustrated and useful reference for those new to swimming pool or spa ownership. Not only does this publication provide useful information to the novice pool owner, the topics range from pool and spa construction, maintenance, repairs and safety. I knew what to expect and what questions to ask before I contracted to have a pool installed at my home after reading this publication. The many photos of a variety of swimming pools was very useful in the design of my pool. Even if you own a pool and want to remodel, this publication is an excellent resource for new ideas and inspirations.

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ONLY BOOK YOU NEED ON POOLS, March 31, 2000

By	Joan Yesner (cherry hill, new jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swimming Pools & Spas (Paperback)

If you want to buy 1 book to take you through everything you need to know about building a pool, this is the book to buy. The book explains all aspects of pool building allowing the reader to understand all aspects of pool construction, front start to finish.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good starting book but lacking in details, April 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Swimming Pools & Spas (Paperback)

I was interested in learning a good deal more details regarding the workings of a pool. In particular, appropriate hydrodynamic design, construction details (what to ask your builder for), and also much more detail on newer alternative sanitizers. This book is a start but you'll need more detail for educated opinions if you are going to be involved with your pool builder.