Danielle Odom

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Stories By Danielle Odom

  • How To Fill An In-Ground Pool With Water

    How to Fill an In-Ground Pool With Water. Whether you have drained and cleaned your pool or it is brand new, your first task come pool season is to fill it. Larger pools can hold upwards of 26,000 gallons of water. Any way you choose to fill your pool will cost you money, but some options cost more than others. You can call your local fire department to see if they will fill your pool for a donation; there are companies that will truck water to your house; or there's always the good old-fashioned garden hose. The cheapest way to fill a pool is with your hose.

    By Danielle Odom November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • Is It OK To Drain Pool Water Into A Yard?

    Is It OK to Drain Pool Water Into a Yard?. Occasionally over the life of the pool water will have to be drained. Whether for the winter or repairs, all that water has to go somewhere. However, the chemicals used to support clean water are damaging to the local wildlife. You can take a few measures to prevent damage to the environment and the yard the pool occupies.

    By Danielle Odom September 6th, 2022 Read More