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  Chances are, when you envision a swimming pool, the most common shape for swimming pools comes to mind: the classic rectangle. However, that’s not the only option. In addition to rectangular and round swimming pools, some pool owners also choose more elaborate designs or those that hint at antiquity. But depending on your budget, […]

Maybe you’re sold on the idea of installing a compact pool inside your home or in your yard (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). The only question left in your mind is that of cost. Like with traditional pools, the cost of installing a compact pool varies quite a bit depending on factors such as […]

Ideally, you should shock your pool on a weekly basis. If you forget or decide to put it off, the need to shock your pool could become even more urgent. As noted in our last article (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), it’s important to give your pool a shock treatment at the beginning and […]

Whether you’re envisioning an intimate evening gathering of a select few friends or a crazy afternoon party that includes everyone you can think of inviting, we’re pretty sure there’s something you won’t want present at your next pool party: algae. Ah, yes, the bane of swimming pool owners everywhere. Thankfully, algae is a pretty predictable […]

Okay, so technically, swimming pool owners don’t need special kinds of swimwear; we get that. But the fact is, just as you’ll stand to enjoy the many health benefits of swimming far more than your non-pool-owner peers, you’ll also put quite a few more miles on your swimwear! That makes it even more important for […]

Why work harder than you need to, especially when you can hack your way through?! While “hack” might rhyme with “slack,” sometimes a few smart shortcuts can make routine pool ownership a little easier (see Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4). Today we’re going to look at a few more pool maintenance […]

If you’re considering adding a compact pool to your indoor or outdoor property (see Part 1), one of the first elements you’ll want to consider is the size of the pool you want to buy. This will depend on your own personal preferences, your budget, and the amount of space you have available. Once you […]

As devastating as a storm can be emotionally and physically, the aftermath can often be even worse. When you get the opportunity to go back to your home after an evacuation, you usually have no idea exactly what to expect. After you get a chance to inspect the damage, here are some steps you can […]

Finding the right shock treatment product for your pool depends on a number of different personal preferences. You’ll want to consider cost, ease of use, how effective the shock is, and how long you need to stay out of the water after treatment. In our last article (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we […]