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    Pool Replaster and Decking Renovation in Missouri City, Texas

    I recently bought a home in Missouri City, Texas in Sienna Plantation that has a pool and a very worn looking flagstone deck I am looking for recommendations from someone to come out to replaster the pool and apply a cool deck. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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    Need advice in Missouri City, Texas...

    Regarding bleach, I am assuming that the home depot option is cheaper than the pool store? Will I be using any of the shock that I already have? The pool is scary.
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    Need advice in Missouri City, Texas...

    The previous homeowner left a "Trouble Free Test Kit, TF-100" in the garage. The kit says, "This kit contains 7 pool water tests. All you need to maintain sparkling water all summer". The home that I bought was a foreclosed home so I never asked spoke to the previous owner about it. It has...
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    Need advice in Missouri City, Texas...

    Any idea regarding the time needed to SLAM the pool and maintain the chems? I thought about draining it but your reply regarding that issue leads me to your option 1. QUOTE=karmabiker;715565]Ronnie, That's a tough one. Given the current state of the pool it would need work a bit of work to...
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    Need advice in Missouri City, Texas...

    We have recently dealt with an extended illness in our family and have not had time to swim or maintain our pool. The pool was incorrectly replastered about 3 years ago as we were told that a "bonding agent" was not applied properly by another pool company. The company that did the replaster...
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    DIY spray deck possible?

    Chris, how did your SGM One Step Spray Deck turn out? We are thinking of doing the same thing?
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    BBB in Missouri city...

    I live in Missouri City, Texas 77459. Can anyone who lives in the area tell me the best places to buy borax, baking soda, and bleach? Last year, I used a pool company. Just uncovered the pool yesterday and am attempting to do it myself. Ronnie
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    Help, Pool Cleaner

    I moved into a home last year, never owned a pool and used a pool service. This year, I want to try to maintain it on my own. What type of cleaner do you recommend? A friend mentioned the Dolphin at Leslies because it runs on electricity and does not use your pool pump. Your thoughts?
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    New to pools in Missouri City, Texas

    Thanks to everyone for the replies. Regarding the cleaner, I don't have one. I could use a recommendation... I have heard the name Polaris before but don't know if it is any good. Regarding the clorinator... the pool company has been putting the pucks in the skimmer basket. There is a...
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    New to pools in Missouri City, Texas

    My name is Ronnie and I bought a home with a pool about 6 months ago. Up to now, a pool service has been handling cleaning and chemicals. Since it is too cold to swim, I am thinking of doing it myself. I am planning on buying a pool cleaner, a leaf rake, chemicals, and a test kit. Any...