Taking chore out of pool care

Ken Christensen wants to take the fear out of swimming pool maintenance. Christensen drew on the expertise he developed as a pool technician to write I Love My Pool!

The Perfect Pool in Five Easy Steps. The book introduces readers to a swimming pool's filtration system and chemistry and teaches them how to test and clean the pool.

There's also information on pool heaters, safety and pool-related products, as well as some just-for-fun additions like recipes for poolside drinks and instructions for creating a spa experience.