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Throwing a pool party should be the highlight of your summer. However, thanks to some disruptive guests who don’t know when they’ve crossed a line, too many pool parties are transformed into aquatic nightmares. With a little forethought and careful crafting of some pool rules, you can do your best to make sure your next pool party is a swimming … Continue about Keep Your Pool Party Plans Afloat with Clear Pool Etiquette Rules, Part 2

When the weather finally starts warming up, chances are you’ll be eager to open your pool for the season. To celebrate the start of summer, you may even decide to invite your neighbors, friends, and family over for a big backyard bash. Perhaps you’re super excited about the big event, but in the back of your mind, you’re a little nervous about … Continue about Keep Your Pool Party Plans Afloat with Clear Pool Etiquette Rules, Part 1

One way to reduce water waste is to plant drought-tolerant plants. Not only will you benefit the environment, but you’ll also reduce the amount of upkeep your landscaping requires, In Part 1, we looked at drought-tolerant perennials that are under 3 feet tall. This time, we’ll take a look at some that are 3 feet tall and taller, providing the extra … Continue about Drought-Tolerant Perennial Plants for Your Poolside Paradise, Part 2

One of many ways to conserve water in and around your home is to carefully select the plants you use in landscaping. By planting drought-tolerant perennial plants, you’ll not only make sure your landscaping still looks great should a drought come your way, but you’ll eliminate the need for frequent watering, thereby conserving the precious resource … Continue about Drought-Tolerant Perennial Plants for Your Poolside Paradise, Part 1

Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools have come a long way in recent decades! Back in the 1970s, pools were available but didn’t offer many options; they were all a rectangular shape and aqua color. However, today’s vinyl liner pools have come a long way. They’re smarter and better made and with more options. This flexible, high-quality option for in-ground … Continue about Why You’ll Love Your Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool

Pool maintenance takes commitment, but the benefits are worth it. If you maintain your pool, you’ll have a safer, more pleasant backyard environment for spending quality time with your loved ones. In this last installment of our series on pool maintenance (see Part 1 & Part 2), we’ll look at four more tips for keeping your pool looking and … Continue about Keep Your Pool in Great Shape with these Maintenance Tips – Part 3

As significant as summer swimming pool maintenance is, annual maintenance and off-season maintenance are definitely key to your pool’s longevity as well. Without proper winterizing, you may be quite disappointed next spring. Scheduling an Annual Evaluation Task: Even if you’d rather DIY most swimming pool maintenance rather than hiring a pool … Continue about Swimming Pool Maintenance, Fall Edition

Part of the responsibility of owning a pool involves taking care of routine maintenance. During the summertime, you usually remember to take care of your pool maintenance needs, but during the off-season (see Part 1), it’s easy to forget about caring for your pool. Don’t make that mistake. Instead, be proactive by taking steps to prevent pool … Continue about Wintertime Swimming Pool Treatment: Adding Chemicals, Part 2

Adding extra chemicals to your covered pool during the wintertime may not always seem necessary, but there are plenty of times when it’s highly beneficial. For example, If you experience an unusually wet winter, dilution from extra rain or melted snow could lower the effectiveness of the chemicals you already typically add to your pool during the … Continue about Wintertime Swimming Pool Treatment: Adding Chemicals, Part 1

In our first article in this series, we focused on the importance of keeping your pool clean. This involves a number of steps, such as daily skimming, bi-weekly scrubbing, weekly filter basket cleaning, and monthly filter pipe backwashing. Though these cleaning steps are necessary, they’re only one aspect of pool maintenance. In this second … Continue about Keep Your Pool in Great Shape with these Maintenance Tips – Part 2

If you’ve finally achieved your dream of installing your very own pool, congratulations. You can look forward to taking refreshing dips after work and hosting weekend pool parties for your friends and family. Though your pool should primarily be a source of relaxation and enjoyment, don’t forget the importance of pool maintenance. Getting used … Continue about Keep Your Pool in Great Shape with these Maintenance Tips – Part 1

Owning a backyard pool offers plenty of opportunities for fun and relaxation, but it also comes with a responsibility to keep the pool clean and safe. One of the main considerations which pool owners have to wrestle with is which type of sanitizing system to use. Two of the most popular systems out there are salt water and chlorine. This brief … Continue about What to Know When Choosing Between a Salt Water or Chlorine Pool