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Pools & Spas: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Landscaping (Paperback)

~ (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....."

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Finalist for an Ippy Award (Independent Publisher Book 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)

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Pools and spas are fun, but there can be hassles building and installing them. Read the first page

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vinyl pools, portable spas, gunite pool, swim spa, skimmer basket, pool dealer, fiberglass pools, pool decking, aboveground pools, strainer basket, pool builder, pool capacity, swimming season, calcium hardness, pool heaters, pool owners, pool equipment, main drain

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Calculating Pool Capacity, Consumer Product Safety Commission

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5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for pool owners, April 6, 2004

By	Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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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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

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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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