How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools’ energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can’t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don’t do much to stop evaporation—and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won’t tempt you to try.</p></div>

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Q: Can enclosures be designed for year-round use?

• <div><p>Yes, with proper heating or cooling systems and energy-efficient glazing.</p></div>

Q: How can you heat a pool without a heater?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have the budget for one, there are numerous ways to warm up your pool without a heater. You can improve the insulation, use solar covers to trap heat from the sun, or even let a black hose sit in the sun until it heats up and delivers fresh, warm water straight to your pool.</p></div>

Q: How much room do you need around a pool?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-swimming-pool-design.htm">When designing your dream pool</a>, it's important to leave enough room for safe walkways, patios, and extras such as outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Your local building codes may specify the minimum space between your pool and your house, utility lines, and property line. In most cases, the area of the patio around the pool should be equal to or greater than the surface area of the pool.</p></div>

Q: Can a retaining wall be a pool fence?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-retaining-wall.htm">retaining wall</a> can only function as a fence if it&rsquo;s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn&rsquo;t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall. </p></div>

Q: How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools&rsquo; energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can&rsquo;t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don&rsquo;t do much to stop evaporation&mdash;and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won&rsquo;t tempt you to try.</p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Awesome job from start to finish. From our initial consultation to the install of our new patio sliding door every step was professional and done well. So happy with the final results
Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2024
Great - got it installed in about a week. Did a great job!
Copper Sky Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2023
Cedric, thank you again for all your help today. Getting the parts right away and fixing the issue same day on my AC. And for going above and beyond expressing concern regarding the smell of gas in my basement and walking me through to call Nicor. After the inspection, you were helpful in...
Cpr Heating & Cooling Inc
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Reviewed in April 2023
This guy is a scam!!! 2 yrs after he assisted with remodeling our kitchen (countertop install and plumbimg) we are still having leaks!!! Instead of doing the job right, he caulked together plumbing pipes that didn't fit!!! Plus, he glued the undermount sink and didn't let it dry long enough then...
THE HANDYMAN SERVICE
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Reviewed in March 2023
The installers are nice and very easy to understand. They took one look at the crack in my fireplace and knew what needed to be done to fix it. They even had the part on the truck so they fixed it very quickly and professionally..
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2020
Went great. Kyle came and explained what was wrong and went over what options we had to take care of it. Tim took apart the system and Brandon and Paul installed the new system. Very professional. I am having them come back to install a new water tank.
Perfect Home Services
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Reviewed in June 2017
Trevor and Jordan were great to work with. I felt their pricing was fair and affordable, they did an excellent job installing new window and door frames around my home. Plan to use them again for additional projects.
Home Solution Experts, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Ed our sales rep showed up on time and inspected both attic and basement. Discovered that basement mold was worse than initial home inspection showed. Proceeded with Mold Solutions and on the agreed date and time Tim and his crew arrived on time to start the first step of the process. All...
Mold Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2013
We prompt, professional, and informative. We had they installer comeback and replace some outlets and reroute some electrical so we could install a heater in the garage. The installer didnt and quot;padand quot; the time spent on the installation. Very Happy.
Masters Brothers
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Reviewed in March 2013
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A-APPLIANCE XPERTS INC
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