How to Level the Ground for a Above Ground Pool.

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How to Level the Ground for a Above Ground Pool.

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How to DIY 2-day pool leveling.

Day one Digging.

Day two Leveling

Supplies

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1 Wheelbarrow

1 2x4x12 piece of wood

1 roll of duct tape

1 large nail (6-10 in long)

1 large leveler

1-2 shovel(s), flat

4 wood stakes

1 roll of twine (yarn/rope)

10-12 bags of leveling sand

1 steel tamper

1 rubber mallet (or steel hammer)

2 ten-pound weights

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Use the stakes and twine to create a squared area to dig up.

For this example, a 20 ft x 20ft area.

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Use the Flat shovels to dig up 2-4 inches of sod/ground.

Use wheelbarrow to move dirt away from the area.

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Use a steel tamper to flatten and level the ground.

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Use a rubber mallet to nail the 2x4x12 wood piece in the center of the dug-out square.

Nail the piece of wood at two feet in, leaving 10 feet for the leveling.

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Duct tape leveler to the piece of wood.

Then duct tape the two ten-pound weights at each end for stability.

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Attach the Rope or remaining twine at the end of the piece of wood (opposite of the center).

Then begin moving in a circle to smooth out the area.

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Use leveling sand to fill in gaps and create a smooth surface while continuously moving in a circle.

Once Leveled you will be ready to set up your above ground pool.