Pools and Spas: Planning, Designing, Maintaining, Landscaping - Softcover

Donegan, Fran J.; Short, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580115330 ISBN 13: 9781580115339

Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr, 2012

Synopsis

Creative Homeowner helps turn a dream into a reality with the third edition Pools & Spas: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Landscaping. This book offers ideas and advice through the complete process from pool/spa selection to creating an attractive environment. Over 400 inviting color photos and illustratioins show the many options from infinity-edge pools to indoor swim spas; from built-ins to attractive aboveground pools. Valuable advice is included on site selection, materials, financing, and more. As the crowning touch, Pools & Spas suggests ideas to create the ideal setting for the new pool or spa using decks, patios, and landscapes.

About this title

About the Authors

Francis J. Donegan, from Verona, New Jersey, has been an editor and writer in the home improvement field for more than 25 years. Fran has been a staff editor at national home improvement magazines and has produced countless articles as well as a previous book, Paint Your Home (1997, Readers Digest). He is currently the managing editor at Creative Homeowner.

The late David Short, from Newington, New Hampshire, designed and built residential and commercial pools and spas for over 35 years. He was one of the owners of Custom Pools, Inc., a family-owned business and member of the Master Pools Guild. Custom Pools has designed over 3,000 pools - from New England to the Middle East.

Francis J. Donegan, from Verona, New Jersey, has been an editor and writer in the home improvement field for more than 25 years. Fran has been a staff editor at national home improvement magazines and has produced countless articles as well as a previous book, Paint Your Home (1997, Readers Digest). He is currently the managing editor at Creative Homeowner.
The late David Short, from Newington, New Hampshire, designed and built residential and commercial pools and spas for over 35 years. He was one of the owners of Custom Pools, Inc., a family-owned business and member of the Master Pools Guild. Custom Pools has designed over 3,000 pools - from New England to the Middle East.

From the Back Cover

Pools & Spas - The latest trends in pools and spas - Pumps, filters, and heaters explained in simple, straightforward language - Guides to keep pool and spa water sparkling clean - Fun extras and accessories to complete your outdoor-living area - Over 400 gorgeous photographs and comprehensive illustrations - 50 outstanding pools and spas from award-winning designers

Edition details

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580115330
• ISBN 13: 9781580115339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 335