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If you’re a pool owner and you want to find a smart, economical way to protect your pool from unwanted visitors as well as from the elements, you’ll want to go with a pool safety cover (see Parts 1 & 2). Safety covers are just as effective at keeping debris out of your pool as winter covers. They can also give you peace of mind knowing that … Continue about Key Differences Between Pool Safety Covers & Winter Pool Covers, Part 3

The last category in our article series on how to determine which pool liner is best for your pool (read the first article here) is the category of texture. Though texture may seem like a minor consideration, it can greatly affect the safety and comfort of your backyard swimming experience. Here are some considerations to bear in mind when you … Continue about How to Choose the Pool Liner That’s Right for You – Part 4

Getting a cover for your pool can save you plenty of time and money. It can cut down on the amount of debris you’ll have to clean out of your pool, add an extra layer of protection, increase your pool’s temperature, and reduce your pool’s chemical consumption. If you’re thinking about adding a cover to your pool, here’s an overview of some of the … Continue about Swimming Pool Cover Options

When planning to build an inground swimming pool in your backyard, choosing the specific location is crucial. The right location will not only contribute toward increasing the aesthetic value of your property, but it will also potentially save you money on maintenance in the future. Let's go over some brief pointers on how to determine the perfect … Continue about Where Is the Best Location to Build My Backyard Inground Pool?

Deciding whether to get a winter pool cover or a safety cover isn’t always an easy choice (see Part 1). Winter covers are less of a hassle to put on, and they may be less expensive. But safety covers provide extra protection for people who don’t want children and pets falling into the pool during the winter. In this article, we’ll consider some of … Continue about Key Differences Between Pool Safety Covers & Winter Pool Covers, Part 2

This third installment of our four-part series (read the first article here) on choosing your ideal pool liner will focus on color. Color choice is one of the most important aspects of creating your swimming area’s overall look. Do you want your backyard oasis to project the relaxing image of a sandy beach? Then stick to lighter colored liners. Do … Continue about How to Choose the Pool Liner That’s Right for You – Part 3

In the first post in this two part series, we looked at a few methods people frequently use to prevent the formation of black algae in their swimming pools. There are still a few things you need to do after carefully scrubbing the area where the algae was until no visible algae is left and after treating the area by rubbing it with chlorine … Continue about Black Algae in Your Pool? Here’s What to Do, Part 2

If you own a concrete or gunite swimming pool, we have some great news for you! These pools typically have the longest lifespan and are the least likely to require repairs! However, even the resilient gunite surface that’s ideal for public pools and other swimming pools that will be used frequently will still require some repairs over time. These … Continue about Gunite Pool Owner’s Guide to Swimming Pool Repairs

As a pool owner, you’re probably looking forward to a summer filled making happy memories splashing around in your own piece of backyard paradise with your family and friends. There’s nothing that quite compares to the refreshment and relaxation your very own pool has to offer. Unfortunately, unless you live in the middle of the desert, you’ll … Continue about How Does Rain Water Impact The Water in Your Pool?

If you care about the environment enough for the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” to be a part of your regular vocabulary, you may feel a bit guilty about the amount of water that’s required by your swimming pool. In our first article in this series on pool conservation, we explored some ways you can continue enjoying your active aquatic lifestyle … Continue about Practical Tips for Pool Water Conservation – Part 2