Your pool’s contents are comprised of two basic variables: water and chemicals. Those two need to be in proper balance in order for your pool to remain a healthy environment. In addition to weekly testing of pool chemicals, sometimes you will need to shock your pool, alter your pool’s water levels, or remove excess oil […]
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Pool Owner’s Guide to Algae Prevention
No matter how much of a designer shape your pool takes on, and regardless of the water features that you add or the liner you select, none of that will make up for poor water quality and an algae-infested pool. And if there’s one thing about pool algae that we all know, it’s that once […]
Pool Safety: Policies To Consider
Pool safety is an important part of being a responsible pool owner. In addition to the four basic steps we mentioned in a previous article, you can increase your pool’s safety component by considering implementing even more careful pool-side policies, as suggested by the American Red Cross. Supercharge Your Barrier No, not just any fence […]
How To Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water, Part 1
There’s more than one way to fix cloudy pool water. In fact, cloudy water can have multiple causes, too. So first we’ll look at 3 possible reasons your pool water sometimes gets cloudy and then 3 ways to get it cleared up! See that? It’s really as easy as 1-2-3! Environmental Factors The environment surrounding […]
Why a Swimming Pool Is a Great Addition to a Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know that swimming stands out among other types of aerobic exercise as particularly beneficial? We can make many choices about how to spend our money, so we do well to intentionally choose things that resonate with our value system. When you’re considering investing in your own in-ground swimming pool, it might be clarifying […]
Swimming Pool Maintenance Hacks, Part 2
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 to complete. If that sounds like a win-win […]
What You Need To Know About Pool Chemicals
Having your own backyard swimming pool offers plenty of potential for fun! But that fun will be short-lived if you don’t make sure to maintain your swimming pool. Not only can poor maintenance habits reduce the lifespan of your pool, but negligent maintenance can also make each swim less appealing and even cause irritation or […]
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 3
Figuring out how to make adjustments to your pool so that it will be more accessible to your disabled friends and family members is a worthy goal (see Parts 1 & 2). Though it can seem like a daunting challenge at first, it really only takes three main steps: careful planning, wise selection of equipment, […]
Avoiding Common Pool Service Problems
Hiring a swimming pool service can make pool ownership considerably easier, but not every company provides the same services or structures its pricing in the same way. Before choosing a provider, it helps to understand exactly what is included in your service plan, how chemicals and repairs are billed, and how you’ll know what work […]
Annual Maintenance for Your Pool
While we’d all probably rather plan our next pool party, maintenance is part of pool ownership too. Along with the routine tasks you perform throughout swimming season, there are some jobs that may need attention annually or at particular points during the year. Exactly what belongs on your annual maintenance list will depend on your […]
A Rainbow of Yuck: What You Need To Know About Pool Algae
Ordinarily, we think of a rainbow as a positive thing — a beautiful display of color after a storm. When those colors start showing up on the walls, floor or water of your swimming pool, though, they’re considerably less welcome. Pool owners commonly use color to describe different types of algae problems, including green, yellow […]
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 3
Over the past 35 years, Melanoma skin cancer rates have actually tripled. Sunscreen helps reduce your risk of acquiring this deadly disease. While we hope we’ve convinced you that according to scholarly research, using sun screen certainly doesn’t increase your chances of getting skin cancer, certain factors can definitely make sun screen more effective in […]
Buying a House with an Inground Pool: What to Look For & What to Worry About
A website visitor recently submitted the following question: “I am looking at various homes with acreage to purchase. Some of the homes come with backyard inground swimming pools. What should I look for and what should I be concerned about when thinking about purchasing a home that comes with a pool?” Great question! Thank you […]
5 Simple Ways To Reduce Swimming Pool Water Loss
One recurring problem that can plague swimming pool owners is experiencing water loss. While it can definitely happen due to the occasional leak, it more routinely occurs due to natural evaporation. A certain level of evaporation may be unavoidable, but much of it can be alleviated. Let’s look at five simple ways to reduce water […]
5 Reasons To Have Your New Swimming Pool Installed This Fall
Depending on the region in which you live, your desire to be a pool owner might be waning ever-so-slightly as the leaves drop from the trees and the temperatures drop. But did you know that autumn is actually the perfect time of year to have a pool installed? Sure, it may take a little flexing […]