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Somewhere in the paperwork mess the previous owner left behind, I discovered they were running an unlicensed pool cleaning business right out of this house. But I'm completely lost on the legal side of things and don't want to get shut down before I even start.

Do I need some kind of special license just to clean pools? What about when I'm adding chemicals or fixing pumps and filters? I've heard different things from different people and I'm getting conflicting information about business permits too. Really hoping someone can break down what's actually required because I'm ready to make this career change happen!…more

Getting quotes for a pool heater installation and they range from $2,500 to $6,000 depending on the contractor. Trying to figure out if I can tackle this myself to save some money. Got decent plumbing skills and already ran the gas line for our grill last year — is a pool heater install realistic for a handy homeowner?…more