Will my saltwater pool water taste salty?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn’t be able to taste the salt at all since saltwater pools only contain about 10% of the salt you’d find in ocean water. Saltwater pools do create some chlorine, though, so you should still try not to drink the water.</p></div>

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Q: Can a plunge pool be a DIY project?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/diy-plunge-pools.htm">DIY a plunge pool</a> and shave labor costs off of the project total. If you&rsquo;re considering a DIY build, keep in mind that you will be responsible for pool installation and landscaping (which may require excavation). This type of DIY project is best left to particularly handy homeowners who have prior pool installation experience. </p></div>

Q: Can you use a plunge pool in winter?

• <div><p>You can use a plunge pool any time of the year, including winter. Be sure to install a pool heater if you plan to take a dip in the plunge pool when temperatures are low to avoid risk of hypothermia. You will also want to add a sturdy pool cover to protect the pool from snow, sleet, and rain during the winter months.</p></div>

Q: Will my saltwater pool water taste salty?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t be able to taste the salt at all since saltwater pools only contain about 10% of the salt you&rsquo;d find in ocean water. Saltwater pools do create some chlorine, though, so you should still try not to drink the water.</p></div>

Q: How many people fit in a 12-by-24-foot above ground pool?

• <div><p>The popular 12-by-24-foot oval above ground pool is ideal for a family of four or a group of four to five people at most. This above ground pool size is popular for balancing space in a backyard and easy use and leaves room for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/above-ground-pool-deck-ideas.htm">designing a pool deck</a> or patio.</p></div>

Q: Can I fill in a pool by myself?

• <div><p>Technically, you can fill in a pool yourself&mdash;with the caveat that filling in a pool requires the ability to drain the pool properly and move a substantial amount of dirt, which aren&rsquo;t beginner DIY skills. If you want to fill in a pool, you&rsquo;re better off hiring a local pool removal professional.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2026
They did a great job. The installers were nice and very professional. The windows are bronze in the outside and white inside which we love. They pull down for easy cleaning.
Royal Home Improvement
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Reviewed in September 2026
Professional installation from start to finish. Showed up on time and the job was left cleaner than it was when they started. Highly recommend this company for your window needs
Diehl's Home Improvement
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Reviewed in May 2026
I had a couple of large Hackberry trees that weren’t going to make it through another storm. Dusty contacted me almost immediately and within three days they were both on the ground and no longer a problem. The whole process was very seamless. He was professional and went above all my...
Dusty D Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Great Customer Service!! The team was amazing with the install and had it completed in one day!
HomeStar Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
I worked with Acosta to completely remove and replace a large gym roof. We scheduled the roof a month out to coincide with our organizations schedule. Work was completed quickly and thoroughly. Also, the crew went above and beyond with haul off and debris removal to ensure the area was left...
Acosta Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
The whole process was wonderful from start to finish. From the initial call to the demonstration and ESPECIALLY the installation was flawless. I would 10/10 recommend Eric and Spa City Windows to anybody that is looking into Energy Efficient windows.
Spa City Windows
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Reviewed in February 2024
These are world class folks to work with. Excellent quality job at an affordable cost. I will be a walking Billboard for Demand Electric and gladly recommend them for fan installations.Nice hire Justin and Sierra with these professional installers!
Demand Electric
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Reviewed in July 2023
Tracy went above and beyond! Made my yard look better than ever! Highly recommended!
Green Mountain Lawn Care
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Reviewed in February 2023
Applegate decking went above and beyond my expectations! My deck looks amazing! they were professional and had outstanding customer service. I will definitely hire again for future projects and I highly recommend this company to anyone needing work done.
Applegate Decking
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Reviewed in May 2022
Great Job!!! Would recommend this company. Installers were very friendly and worked with our needs to make sure we were happy. Great company, Highly recommend!
Factory Direct Exteriors, Inc.
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"The tech was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to satisfy us. Our faucet was broken would not attach to the sink as the copper seal broke to the water lines."

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"One oven doesn't work at all ( my choice, see above), the "working" oven was never calibrated properly so using it is hit or miss. It's time to call American Home Shield to see about replacing the entire unit. I'm waiting to finish other home projects before calling them. I don't know if I'll request Greenway again."

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Install Above Ground Pools FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible to DIY a plunge pool and shave labor costs off of the project total. If you’re considering a DIY build, keep in mind that you will be responsible for pool installation and landscaping (which may require excavation). This type of DIY project is best left to particularly handy homeowners who have prior pool installation experience.

You can use a plunge pool any time of the year, including winter. Be sure to install a pool heater if you plan to take a dip in the plunge pool when temperatures are low to avoid risk of hypothermia. You will also want to add a sturdy pool cover to protect the pool from snow, sleet, and rain during the winter months.

No, you shouldn’t be able to taste the salt at all since saltwater pools only contain about 10% of the salt you’d find in ocean water. Saltwater pools do create some chlorine, though, so you should still try not to drink the water.

The popular 12-by-24-foot oval above ground pool is ideal for a family of four or a group of four to five people at most. This above ground pool size is popular for balancing space in a backyard and easy use and leaves room for designing a pool deck or patio.

Technically, you can fill in a pool yourself—with the caveat that filling in a pool requires the ability to drain the pool properly and move a substantial amount of dirt, which aren’t beginner DIY skills. If you want to fill in a pool, you’re better off hiring a local pool removal professional.

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