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I recently obtained a "free" 12 year old hot tub from my in-laws. I had to replace the skimmer, because they damaged it during the move. I assumed all the plumbing was good because they used it prior to pulling it out but I was wrong. After replacing the skimmer and running temporary power to...

Last night I located and repaired multiple tears in my vinyl. Maybe 15 or so. I used a vinyl glue (not sure the brand) with leftover vinyl material. I am not sure what is causing them but they are all located on the wall about 1 to 4 inches above the floor. Some look as if a foriegn object...

I did the bucket test and I am pretty sure I have a suction side leak. I am leaking about an inch every 24 hours that the pump is not running. It is not leaking with the pump running. I also have air in my return lines. Has anyone ever used any type of leak stop? Does it work, and if so...

This is my second year with a pool. I have an 18 X 36 19,000 gallon inground pool. I Live in Western Kentucky where it is very hot and the humidity is high. I am experiencing what seems to be a lot of water loss. Maybe 1" to 2" per week. I dont remember having this issue last year, but I...

The home I recently purchased has a metal pole barn/garage. I was thinking about insulating it. I was wondering if anyone had experience with insulating an existing pole barn. I am looking a cheap method. It doesnt have to be perfect I just want it comfortable in the winter. I'll probably...

Has any one ever had to remove fingernail polish from a hardwood floor? It is spread everywhere and pretty thick in some spots. Some tenants of mine have kids who spilled it all over the floor. I know fingernail polish remover will remove it but I am afraid it will remove the finish as well...

This is a very helpful forum. I have been on for two days now and have learned a lot. I am an electrical engineer for an aluminum cable manufacturer, hence the name cateng. I am a huge kentucky wildcat bb fan so that is where the cat part comes from. My new wife and I just purchased a house...

I am a new inground pool owner and need some help with the basics. My pool has a liner, sand filter, and is 20,000 gallons. What chemicals should I normally have to add weekly/monthly? How often should I vacume? How many hours per day should I run the filter? Each Time I vacume the water...