Natural Swimming Pools America (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2026
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Paperback. WHY MORE AMERICANS ARE CHOOSING NATURAL SWIMMING POOLSA swimming pool no longer has to mean chlorine, harsh chemicals, and endless maintenance. Natural pools stay clear through plants, beneficial bacteria, and smart design, creating a peaceful backyard retreat that's as beautiful as it is practical.Imagine stepping outside on a warm summer afternoon. Sunlight dances across clear water. Natural stone and lush planting soften the edges. The kids are still swimming long after dinner. Friends naturally gather by the water. As the day winds down, you slip in for one last swim before sunset.No chlorine. No chemical smell. No burning eyes.Just clear, refreshing water in a backyard you built with your own two hands.The only catch?Most contractors charge $30,000 to $60,000 to build one.This book shows you exactly how to build your own for little more than the cost of the materials.INSIDE YOU'LL LEARN HOW TODecide if your yard is suitable before you spend a single dollarDesign a pool that stays clear and balanced year after yearSize the swimming and regeneration zones so the system works naturallyChoose the right liner, pump, plumbing, gravel, and aquatic plantsAvoid the three expensive mistakes that catch almost every first-time builderBuild in the right order, from excavation to the final plantingKeep the water clear with just 20 to 30 hours of maintenance each yearBONUS CHAPTER: The Four-Season PondLearn how to care for your natural swimming pool through spring, summer, fall, and winter, with practical guidance to keep the water healthy, crystal clear, and performing at its best all year long.PLUS YOU'LL ALSO GETPrintable planning and construction checklistsA three-size project cost estimatorA permits and code guideA day-by-day construction calendarAnswers to 40 common beginner questionsA plain-English glossaryBUILT FROM THIRTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCEAfter three decades moving dirt and water, Hal Brooks developed a practical system for building natural swimming pools in ordinary American backyards. Every lesson comes from real projects, real mistakes, and years of refining what works, so you don't have to learn the hard way.This isn't a coffee-table book.It's the guide you'll keep beside you from the first stake in the ground to the final planting, with clear measurements, proven methods, and straightforward advice every step of the way.If you can read a tape measure and follow clear instructions, you can create a pool your family will enjoy for years while saving tens of thousands of dollars in contractor fees.The backyard you've always wanted is closer than you think. Build it yourself, save tens of thousands of dollars, and enjoy it for years to come. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Natural Swimming Pools America (Paperback)
- Author
- Hal Brooks
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798182246804
A swimming pool no longer has to mean chlorine, harsh chemicals, and endless maintenance. Natural pools stay clear through plants, beneficial bacteria, and smart design, creating a peaceful backyard retreat that's as beautiful as it is practical.
Imagine stepping outside on a warm summer afternoon. Sunlight dances across clear water. Natural stone and lush planting soften the edges. The kids are still swimming long after dinner. Friends naturally gather by the water. As the day winds down, you slip in for one last swim before sunset.
No chlorine. No chemical smell. No burning eyes.
Just clear, refreshing water in a backyard you built with your own two hands.
The only catch?
Most contractors charge $30,000 to $60,000 to build one.
This book shows you exactly how to build your own for little more than the cost of the materials.
INSIDE YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO
- Decide if your yard is suitable before you spend a single dollar
- Design a pool that stays clear and balanced year after year
- Size the swimming and regeneration zones so the system works naturally
- Choose the right liner, pump, plumbing, gravel, and aquatic plants
- Avoid the three expensive mistakes that catch almost every first-time builder
- Build in the right order, from excavation to the final planting
- Keep the water clear with just 20 to 30 hours of maintenance each year
BONUS CHAPTER: The Four-Season Pond
Learn how to care for your natural swimming pool through spring, summer, fall, and winter, with practical guidance to keep the water healthy, crystal clear, and performing at its best all year long.
PLUS YOU'LL ALSO GET
- Printable planning and construction checklists
- A three-size project cost estimator
- A permits and code guide
- A day-by-day construction calendar
- Answers to 40 common beginner questions
- A plain-English glossary
BUILT FROM THIRTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
After three decades moving dirt and water, Hal Brooks developed a practical system for building natural swimming pools in ordinary American backyards. Every lesson comes from real projects, real mistakes, and years of refining what works, so you don't have to learn the hard way.
This isn't a coffee-table book.
It's the guide you'll keep beside you from the first stake in the ground to the final planting, with clear measurements, proven methods, and straightforward advice every step of the way.
If you can read a tape measure and follow clear instructions, you can create a pool your family will enjoy for years while saving tens of thousands of dollars in contractor fees.
The backyard you've always wanted is closer than you think. Build it yourself, save tens of thousands of dollars, and enjoy it for years to come.
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