Nothing is better than taking a dip on a hot day. But what if the pool temperature is too warm to be comfortable — or worse, it’s so warm that bacteria, algae, and other microorganisms started to grow? Or what if your pool water is so cold that jumping in affects your breathing and makes …
Swimming pool spillovers are a wonderful water feature that connect a small spa or hot tub to the larger pool. With a lot of homeowners and pool builders getting creative with their spa designs these days, a spillover can take on a number of different designs, which you’ll see more of below. In this guide, …
Pool ownership can be a wonderful thing. Relaxing in the calming waters of your home’s swimming pool is an excellent way to lower your stress levels and get a little exercise. But pools can quickly become stained and overridden with harmful bacteria. When your swimming pool’s surfaces aren’t coming clean, it may be time for …
As every pool owner knows, it takes no small amount of effort to keep your pool looking its best year after year. With an inground pool, you have to resurface the area every 10 years or so. Doing this will ensure everything is in working order and extend the life of your pool. Like most …
For many pool owners, a heater seems like a luxury. Not only is there the initial expense of the heater itself, but also installation and operation costs to consider. However, without a pool heater, you might find yourself missing out on months of poolside fun every year. For most homes, a pool heater is well …
Picture this: you’ve been at work in a hot office or out in the sun all day. You can’t wait to get home and take a nice pre-dinner swim in your pool. You arrive at your house, and while you change into your suit, your pool’s filter starts running, your pool cover retracts, the water …
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Summertime is here, a time for soaking up the sun and enjoying time with your family and friends around the pool. Swimming pools offer fun for children and adults alike when enjoyed safely, but can also be hazardous and even deadly when they used irresponsibly. There are certain things you need to keep in mind …
You think you’ve found the perfect new home for you and your family. It has everything you wanted, including a beautiful inground swimming pool in the backyard! What could go wrong? Unfortunately, when it comes to buying a home with a preexisting inground pool, a lot can go wrong. The sad fact is you could …
Swimming pool bubblers are a super popular water feature for a lot of pool owners, especially for folks with a spa addition to their pool. Bubblers are small fountains that create columns of water in shallow areas of your pool. They are most commonly used on shallow shelves, spas, and pool steps. Below, I’ll walk …
Swimming pools are great to have in your backyard in the summertime. A good, clean pool will give friends, neighbors, and neighborhood kids an excuse to come over all summer long! However, if you have a pool, you already know that it’s a lot of work and upkeep. Unfortunately, if you aren’t proactive about keeping …
