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Re: Walking path to pool-pea gravel or mulch with stepping p Hi guys, If pea gravel and pavers are used weeds will without doubt take root. I use a weed torch to take care of these weeds. Haven't needed/used chemicals in years. http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... 2,2300,448

I came home from work to find a greenish pool with visible algae growing on the sides. When I was away my wife helped out by vacumning the pool. When she turned off the pump to remove the hose she left it off for three days. Anyway, I added 3 5l bottles of chlorine 10% and will vacumn to waste...

Hi guys, I have the option of placing solar panels on our small pool house. The useable roof surface area is approximately 80 square feet.The pool is a kidney 34x16. I realize it will not supply enough heat to be the primary source. I have a solar blanket and a heat pump. The question is; Would...

Jeeze doesn't take long for some people to get into the shoot shovel and shutup conversations. I thought this forum was about respect. For petes sake buy another 5$ hibiscus and don't kill half the local wildlife. I'm surprised no one suggested poison bait or fish hook meat patties. Pests can be...

Hi we are deciding what size concrete pad to pour. Preliminary plans are shed 9 x 12 equipment pad 5x 9 (with outdoor shower). So, so far 9 x 17. What has worked with you guys? Do you wish you poured more concrete? Too big? Too small? We could pour more for a patio but may use flagstone and add...

Hi guys, Thanks for the replies on my cartridge filter questions. I'll go with the larger model. Now, I have to decide where to locate a heat pump in the next couple of days. I'll locate it outside with at least 2 feet clearance all sides. The questions are; does it have to be in full sun? If...

Hi the dig started yesterday on a 69000l ig pool. The ps is selling me a hayward filter rated up to 80000l. I have the option of purchasing the next size filter ie.80000l plus. It will cost more initially plus the cartridges cost more. My question is will the larger filter save me time and...

Hi. We are having an ig 34x16 kidney installed next week and are almost 100% sold on the swg. Our location will result in any backwash/overflow running into our yard which is rather heavily treed with a variety of coniferous and deciduous. WE are thinking swg due to convenience and water feel...

Thanks all. We are going with the extra space in the shallow end. Chris

Hi nice site, We are having a 34 x 16 IG installed june 7. We have to decide to make the shallow end 8 feet or 10 feet. Anyone have a suggestion. Is it better to have more deep end or more shallow end? 8' to 3'. Our kids are 7-5-2. Thanks I intend to upload bi-daily pictures once construction...