{"product_id":"natural-swimming-pools-america-hal-brooks-9798182246804","title":"Natural Swimming Pools America: How to Design, Build and Maintain a Chemical-Free Pool","description":"\u003cb\u003eWHY MORE AMERICANS ARE CHOOSING NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo chlorine. No chemical smell. No burning eyes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust clear, refreshing water in a backyard you built with your own two hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe only catch?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost contractors charge \u003cb\u003e$30,000 to $60,000\u003c\/b\u003e to build one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book shows you exactly how to build your own for little more than the cost of the materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSIDE YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide if your yard is suitable before you spend a single dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign a pool that stays clear and balanced year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize the swimming and regeneration zones so the system works naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the right liner, pump, plumbing, gravel, and aquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid the three expensive mistakes that catch almost every first-time builder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in the right order, from excavation to the final planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the water clear with just \u003cb\u003e20 to 30 hours of maintenance each year\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS CHAPTER: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Four-Season Pond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to care for your natural swimming pool through \u003cb\u003espring, summer, fall, and winter\u003c\/b\u003e, with practical guidance to keep the water healthy, crystal clear, and performing at its best all year long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLUS YOU'LL ALSO GET\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable planning and construction checklists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA three-size project cost estimator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA permits and code guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA day-by-day construction calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswers to \u003cb\u003e40\u003c\/b\u003e common beginner questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plain-English glossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUILT FROM THIRTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis isn't a coffee-table book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you can read a tape measure and follow clear instructions, you can create a pool your family will enjoy for years while saving \u003cb\u003etens of thousands of dollars\u003c\/b\u003e in contractor fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hal Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798182246804\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Hal Brooks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48853021917439,"sku":"9798182246804","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/natural-swimming-pools-america-hal-brooks-9798182246804","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}