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Make your pool safe for family fun by creating pool barriers that keep children out of the water until you can…
… Layers of Safety The first line of protection for any pool, whether it is attached and open to the home or separate from…

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…temperature that they are personally comfortable with. This lets them enjoy the full value from their pool. Solar pool heaters are an option to heat the pool with "clean" energy from the sun, and can reduce heating costs. Optimizing Water Filtration…

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…prolong their lifespans. Wrap outside faucets with covers to prevent…
…on exterior walls to reduce outside airflow. Learn more about home…
…pipes. Seal joints with roofing cement and a caulking gun where water…
…and debris from courtyard and pool storm drains to prevent blockages…

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…quite small. If you want a larger pool or would like to design your own…
…requiring more expertise to install, cement is also an option as a pool liner. If you use PVC, you…
…a liner large enough for your pool. To determine how large a piece…

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…because how you present your home from the outside forms the first and most lasting impression…
…neighborhood architecture, but fiber cement or foam-backed vinyl may be an upgrade…
…If you live in an area where a backyard pool is the norm, it is probably a wise investment…

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…System, from silica, portland cement and post-industrial recycled…
…is vented directly to the outside, and condenses the gases within…
…chlorination system for your pool. The process begins with salt…
…chlorine then sanitizes the pool without the use of noxious chemicals…

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…dew, ice, and snow on the outside or vapor and moisture buildup…
…and lack of flashing can cause outside water to pool at joints, on window sills…
…vapor moving through walls to the outside paint can come from plumbing leaks…

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