No one likes what a dirty pool looks like, but did you ever consider that it may be dangerous to swim in? Cloudy water, overgrown algae and otherwise murky conditions in your pool can quickly result due to inadequate cleaning, an inefficient or broken pump mechanism,...
If you’ve owned a pool for quite a while, you may not know how to test swimming pool calcium hardness. Swimming pool calcium hardness, sometimes just called water hardness, is an indicator of how much calcium buildup is in your pool. One day you may go out for a swim...
When you own a pool you need to expect to make repairs every now and again. Having a pool is much like having a home. Things begin to break down over the years and require some TLC. With pools, that TLC may be needed if your pool starts to develop pool surface cracks....
When you own a pool there are many things you need to do to maintain it. Besides cleaning it regularly, you also need to shock it. If you’re new to being a pool owner, you may not even know what pool shock is or why it’s so important. Let’s take a closer look at pool...
Spring time is an exciting time of year. With your kid’s sports in full swing, and outdoor activities keeping us out later each evening, it can be hard to keep up with the chores around the home and yard. Before you know it, an entire week has gone by without time...
Owning a pool means keeping an eye out for many different problems that can pop up at any moment. This includes pool leaks. Pool leaks can wreak havoc on your pool if they’re not detected soon enough. That’s why it’s important to know what to look for when detecting...
How Much Water Loss in My Swimming Pool Is Normal? Water loss in a swimming pool can vary greatly depending on weather and climate conditions, and your pool will experience more water loss due to evaporation during a drought than it will when it’s wet and rainy....
When you own a pool, there are many things to consider. Besides keeping up with daily and weekly cleaning, you also need to keep an eye on all of the chemicals in your pool. Chlorine is one of the most important chemicals to maintain in your pool. This helps to keep...
When you own your home, there comes a point when you want to do some remodeling. Whether it’s adding a new coat of paint or updating a bathroom, after a period of time you want to change it up a bit. Other times you could be forced to remodel if something in your home...
A swimming pool can add substantial value to your home and can be enjoyable to your family as well. To protect the investment of a pool, it’s necessary to take excellent care of it. Many homeowners find that they simply don’t have time to take care of their pool. ...
When you have a pool, you know you have to keep the water clean, but you also have to pay special attention to the bottom of your pool. It can get just as dirty, if not dirtier than your water. That’s why cleaning the bottom of your pool should be part of your pool...
Deciding you want an in-ground swimming pool is just the beginning. Now you need to choose which type of pool is the best fit for you and your yard. There are three basic categories of in-ground pool types and they include gunite, fiberglass and vinyl. Gunite...