I learned how to soften and bend PVC pipe recently. The first step was observing how to build an inexpensive home made oven to soften it, which I wrote about over at the D&B Supply blog. There is Continue Reading
PVC Pipe Hand Crank to Close Pool Cover
I can finally get my pool cover closed while standing in one convenient location. Until the DYI retractable hand crank for opening it was in place, I had to walk back and forth from sides of the pool Continue Reading
Indoor Outdoor Swimming Pool Project Video Overview
My indoor outdoor swimming pool has been an interesting project to see unfold under the supervision of my frugal, creative, engineer husband. It is basically finished now, so I put together a video Continue Reading
Make a DIY PVC Pipe Retractable Hand Crank Swimming Pool Cover
This retractable swimming pool cover is made using the basic solar cover and winter cover that came with the Tuff Pool swimming pool package. The solar cover is just a sheet of blue bubble wrap. It Continue Reading
Swimming Under Cover in the Cold Winter
It is getting cold here in Idaho and I have continued swimming in my outdoor swimming pool. Today, the high was 41°F, for about 3 seconds, I'm sure. However, if you've been reading along, you know Continue Reading