Swimming Pools

This final installment of our series (see Part 1 & 2) will focus on the details of how to go about draining your pool, the timing involved, and which location you should choose to drain the pool water. Tips for Draining Your Pool Make sure your skimmer valve is closed if your pool’s main drain […]

There are a number of factors that can contribute to a need to drain your backyard pool (see Part 1). These include algae outbreaks, liner repair and replacement, surface cleaning, and a high level of total dissolved solids (TDS). If you’re a pool owner and you think your pool needs to be drained, it’s crucial […]

If you’re a new pool owner or you’re considering installing a pool, one topic you should definitely seek to understand is the process involved in draining your pool. There are certain circumstances when it will become necessary to drain most or all of the water out of your backyard pool. When that time comes, it’s […]

One of the most significant additions you can make to your new in-ground swimming pool comes in the form of swimming pool heating. Not only will it extend the swimming season, but it will also increase your comfort and thereby extend the length of daily swimming sessions during the main swimming season. Amid many options […]

While both in-pool lighting and pool-area lighting can certainly include a variety of options and your choices will largely be determined by your purpose, the housing of the light fixtures you choose will make a big difference in the durability you enjoy verses the maintenance issues you face. Especially if you plan to live in […]

The therapeutic and aesthetic benefits of water features can transform your backyard landscape into a true oasis. In addition to your backyard swimming pool, you can expand the benefits of water by incorporating a fountain into your landscape design. And don’t worry: it’s not necessarily opposed to water conservation! You can easily adapt your water […]

We’re sure you’d rather spend fewer of your hard-earned dollars and precious hours on swimming pool maintenance than on buying fun additions and exercising, relaxing, or playing — whatever is more your style — in your backyard swimming pool. That’s why we’re pretty sure you’ll love the hacks we’ve already recommended — but there’s more […]

Swimming pool maintenance can seem a tad overwhelming, especially if you’re a new pool owner. In addition to the first few pool maintenance hacks we’ve shared already, we have several more ways to help you keep up with these important tasks while making them a little simpler and less expensive to complete. If that sounds […]

From cleaning filters to adding chemicals, pool maintenance can seem pretty daunting to a new pool owner. With a few basic pool care hacks, however, you can reduce the amount of time spent on maintaining your pool, thereby increasing the amount of time you can spend doing what you really want to do — enjoying […]

In our previous post, we explored some of the incredible benefits of pool ownership. Here are a few more reasons to consider installing a backyard pool. Pools Can Be Enhanced with Technology With today’s technological advances, there are more ways than ever to enjoy your piece of backyard paradise. At the click of a button […]