Author: zagers00stg

Converting Your Pool from Chlorine to Salt Water

By zagers00stg

If you have a chlorine pool, there’s no doubt you’ve read about salt water pools. There’s been a lot of press about salt water, making pool conversions popular in recent years. While you may have heard that salt water has health benefits or that having a salt water makes pool maintenance easier, there is more…

What to Do with Your Pool After a Heavy Rain

By zagers00stg

What to Do with Your Pool After a Heavy Rain Is there anything better than having a pool on a sunny summer day? Hardly! Whether you’re hosting kids, adult friends, or just spending a day relaxing, a pool is a wonderful thing. But some summer days bring heavy rains and those downpours can create a…

11 Steps to Opening Your In-Ground Pool

By zagers00stg

After a long, cold winter, it’s so exciting to see the trees and grass starting to turn green. It’s finally time to think about opening your in-ground pool! Opening an in-ground pool is a multi-step process. Keep in mind that Zagers’ professionally trained staff is always ready to assist you. We can answer questions, provide…

When is the Best Time to Open a Pool in Michigan?

By zagers00stg

After a long, cold, snowy winter, don’t sunny skies, warm temperatures and taking a dip in your swimming pool sound fabulous? If you’re already dreaming of relaxing on your favorite inflatable raft, inviting friends and family over, and watching your kids play with swim noodles, you might be wondering: When is the best time to…

How to Clear a Cloudy Pool

By zagers00stg

When your pool water looks cloudy, you know something isn’t right, but how do you fix it? Before you can implement the solution, you need to know the problem, as different causes come with different remedies. Thus, step one is to determine the cause of the cloudiness. Important: fix the issue before allowing anyone to…

Water Chemistry Tips + Cheat Sheet

By zagers00stg

The dream has been playing in your head for as long as you can remember: Kids laughing, wet feet on the warm concrete, music playing, the ricochet of the diving board, and the inevitable cannonball SPLASH! You’re finally a pool owner! How exciting! …Now, how do you maintain the pool water balance without a degree…

How Long Does a Swimming Pool Last?

By zagers00stg

When you’re considering making an investment in a swimming pool, it’s important to gather as much information as you can before deciding what to do. Since there are many different types of pools, each of which comes with unique benefits, you want to make sure you’re getting what’s right for you and your family. One…

Are Hot Tubs Safe for Children?

By zagers00stg

Hot tubs can be a huge amount of fun for kids, as long as the proper safety precautions are taken. Once your kids reach the appropriate age and height—with you monitoring, of course—they’ll be able to have fun with their siblings and friends and make lasting memories. Small Children in Hot Tubs When it comes…

What to Consider When Buying a Home with a Pool

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When you’re looking for your next home, keep in mind that if it doesn’t have a pool, that doesn’t mean you can’t install one—and if it does have a pool, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the one you want. As you consider purchasing a home with an inherited pool, pay close attention to what you…