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.