Water Testing Keeps Your Swimming Pool Safe
Natural bodies of water clean themselves, to a point, but a swimming pool really can’t. Filters help, but they cannot handle every water-quality issue. Because of that, it’s up to you to keep your pool clean and safe to swim in. You can’t tell if your pool water is safe just by looking at it. […]
Here’s How to Choose the Best Pool Liner Material Based on Longevity
Customizing your pool is important not only because you’ll have to look at it for decades, but because the way you design your pool determines how easy it is to take care of and how soon you’re going to have to address wear and tear. A big part of that boils down to the pool […]
How to Debut Your New Pool Renovation With Style and a Splash
Putting your backyard through a major pool renovation is no small feat. It usually entails weeks of construction that fill your backyard with heavy machinery and concrete dust. You might find yourself wondering if the renovation is ever going to come to an end. But once it does, and you have the pool crystal clear […]
Choosing the Right Lining for Your Family Pool
Your pool liner is doing a lot of heavy lifting. It keeps the water from leaking out into the dirt and gives your toes a soft place to land when you’re playing in the pool. Choosing a new liner is a big decision because it changes the whole look of your backyard. You also want […]
What Happens When You Ignore Pool Maintenance
You’ve probably heard of swimming pools that stood neglected for a long time because their owners moved away or just didn’t maintain them. The thing that you probably remember is turbid, malodorous, greenish-black water that became a breeding area for mosquitoes. Here are some other things that happen to a swimming pool if its maintenance […]
The Slippery Struggle: How to Defeat Pool Slime
Nothing ruins a sunny Saturday afternoon faster than stepping into your swimming pool and feeling a slick, slimy film beneath your toes. You expect the water to be crisp and refreshing. However, that slippery texture on the floor and walls suggests that something else is living in the water with you. This film is more […]
A Maintenance Checklist for Your Pool Equipment
It’s good practice to check your pool and its equipment regularly, even during the pool season. But the off-season is when you and your swimming pool technician can really concentrate on making sure the equipment that makes your pool safe and fun is in good shape. Here is a maintenance checklist for your pool equipment. […]
The Hidden Dangers of Pool Equipment Failures and How to Prevent Them
When you think about enjoying your pool, the last thing on your mind is a sudden breakdown of equipment. A pool should be a spot for relaxation, fun, and exercise. But when equipment breaks down, that calm can quickly become frustration. Your pool’s equipment works hard behind the scenes to keep your water clean. However, […]