Pool How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our pool step-by-step tips & ideas.
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Best Pool Lights (2024 Guide)
To get more use out of your pool, lights allow you to swim at light. In this review, we look at the best pool lights available this summer.
How to Install a Shipping Container Pool
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse takes her backyard project to new heights with a container pool installation.
How To Fix a Hot Tub Leak
From minor issues to more complex problems, we're here to help you fix your leaky hot tub.
How to Move a Hot Tub
Whether you’re moving into a new home across town or simply renovating your backyard, read on to learn how to move a hot tub by yourself.
Hot Tub Installation 101
Backyard hot tubs help soak away stress and provides relief for muscle aches and joint pain. Before you set up your little oasis, here are a few things to note.
How to Drain a Pool
There’s more to draining a pool than pulling a plug or starting a siphon. If you do it wrong, you could damage your pool, yard, and even your neighbor’s property. These tips on how to drain a pool will help.
How To Winterize a Pool
Learn how to winterize a pool with our comprehensive guide. Get expert tips and step-by-step instructions to protect your pool during the colder months.
Tips for Building a Deck Around Your Above-Ground Pool
What you should know before building a deck around your above-ground pool
How to Heat a Swimming Pool with an Air Conditioner
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a device that will heat a pool with the heat produced by an air conditioner.
Building a Cabana
Nothing says Hollywood pool like a cabana. Add glamour with this easy-to-build variety.