The Ultimate Guide to Above-Ground Pools

Want a beautiful, hassle-free pool? Now you can save thousands of dollars by doing it yourself. Using easy-to-follow examples and illustrations, "Poolman to the Stars" Terry Tamminen shows how to purchase, install, repair, maintain, and upgrade above ground pools. The author includes parts and tools lists, tricks of the trade for each procedure, and a difficulty rating to help readers decide when it's time to call a professional.

*How to select the best pool for your site, budget, and individual use
* Realistic cost estimates
* Installation and repair
* Heating inexpensively and repairing heaters
* Repairing and replacing liners
* Winterizing
* Decks made easy
* Pool enhancements for added value

Terry Tamminen is a leading expert on pools and spas. The owner/operator of a Malibu, California pool/spa service business with a star-studded clientele, he has provided technical advice on large-scale water chemistry and pool technology projects for over 25 years. With Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Mr. Tamminen founded numerous Waterkeeper programs to protect our nation's rivers and coastlines. He currently serves as Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency and is also author of The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual, published by McGraw-Hill.