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…
Bags packed? Check. Lawn mowed? Check. Healthy snacks for kids in the car? Check. Dog dropped off at Aunt Linda’s? Check! You’re almost ready to take that much-needed vacation, when it hits you…What about the pool? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Here are some best practices for preparing your pool before you head out on the…
One of the most important aspects of swimming pool maintenance is keeping it clean, and regular vacuuming is vital to the health and longevity of your pool. Although the concept is the same, the specifics of pool vacuuming vary by brand. Today, we’re looking at how to vacuum a Doughboy above ground pool. Follow Ryan…
The weather is warming up, and you are itching to open your pool this spring. Is now the right time? Here’s a good rule of thumb: If the grass is turning green, so is your pool! Now that we’ve determined that the timing is right, let’s jump into these important (and easy) steps to ensure…
Let’s get one thing out of way, right off the bat: Regular pool maintenance is crucial. It requires weekly time and attention, and you can’t let it lapse. Some homeowners enjoy the maintenance, others assign the work to their kids (we see you, you smart cookies), and those who don’t want to take any chances…
The Right Time to Close Your Pool in Michigan Summer is winding down and you might be wondering just how much time you have left before you’ll need to pack up your favorite inflatable raft and prepare the pool for winter. Closing your pool at the right time in Michigan is not as much about…
Avoid Damage During Winter Storage Winterizing and protecting your pool are the best ways to keep it safe during the winter and avoid damage to the cover, liner, and parts. If you live in a climate where temperatures (and snowflakes) fall, consider the following tips to keep your pool as safe as possible from the…
During the lifetime of most pools, it is not uncommon to find a leak. It’s normal for water to evaporate from a swimming pool. Splashing can also lead to minor water loss. However, when the water level goes down at a rapid rate, there’s often a leak in the liner. In most cases, the…
In the pool and spa world, pool chemical balance misconceptions are common. Myths and truths are often used incorrectly. This can lead to the wrong solution to the water chemistry problem or question. This article will go over some of the most common pool and spa water balance questions. It will also discuss the correct answer to the…