Salt water swimming pools have been around since the 70s, although the popularity has greatly increased in recent years. With the current shortage of pool supplies impacting the 2021 season, specifically with chlorine tablets, many people are wondering if they should convert to a salt water swimming pool. In addition …
With the arrival of spring, swimming season is right around the corner and pool owners everywhere are getting excited at the thought of opening our swimming pools for the season. If it is always a hit-or-miss whether or not your pool is an algae-filled disaster or is ready for an …
Your backyard swimming pool is your oasis, your water haven calling you to immerse yourself in relaxing, refreshing water on a hot, sunny day. Your backyard swimming pool is an inviting reprieve, for you, your guests, and unfortunately uninvited guests. Most states have laws regarding the requirements for swimming pool …
It’s easy to cover our pool in the fall and forget about it until the spring. If you are like most pool owners, however, you are longing for the day when you can open your pool again and the last thing you want are delays. Perhaps the only good thing …
Rodents can cause a lot of damage to pool equipment and stored covers any time of year, especially over the winter months. During the warm summer months, rodents like mice, chipmunks and squirrels may nest in stored winter covers, chewing holes through thick, expensive covers that will need to be …
Now that fall is officially here to stay and harsh winters are just around the corner, it is important to make sure that your swimming pool is properly winterized. Following a few simple tips will ensure that your pool is not damaged from the freezing cold weather. Taking care of …
Most of us probably have our pools covered and winterized by now to prepare for the coming winter. If you haven’t yet closed your pool, schedule your pool closing online and check out these Last Minute Tips for Winterizing Your Pool. Learn more: How to Close Pools for Winter: Complete …
Winter will be here soon, and if you don’t want to be outside in the snow repairing a torn cover or damaged equipment, now is the time to give your pool a winter check-up. If you haven’t closed your pool yet, schedule your pool closing online before the weather gets …
Winter is fast approaching, and if you have not yet closed your pool or scheduled your pool closing, it would be smart to put a winterizing pool plan in place. New England winters can often start early and cause damage to pools that are not closed properly. Here are some …
Even if you use home test kits or test strips to check your pool chemistry, it is important to have your pool water tested by a professional swimming pool store regularly. Professional pool water testing includes accurate readings of all chemicals and minerals that may be difficult to read from …
