The Cost to Maintain a Pool
The cost to maintain a pool depends on the type and size of swimming pool and the climatic conditions. Pools in cold climates require more maintenance. These swimming pools need…
How to Drain a Pool with a Garden Hose
How to drain a pool with a garden hose is a simple process but will take time due to the narrow diameter of the hose. Normally, you would use the…
Advanced Pool Maintenance Techniques
Standard pool maintenance routines keep your pool clean, chlorinated, filtered and ready for swimming at all times. Following daily and weekly maintenance routines prevent you from encountering most pool problems…
7 Secrets to Pool Cleaning
The secrets to pool cleaning with less effort and expense is easy when you follow these simple guidelines. Following a daily and weekly pool cleaning maintenance routine prevents you from…
LED Pool Lights Installation
LED pool lights installation is easy and enhances the look of your pool and backyard. LED pool lights save you money and are better for the environment. What are LED…
How to Reduce Pool Operating Costs
Follow our easy checklist to reduce pool operating costs without sacrificing water cleanliness, maintenance or safety. Swimming pool operating costs can be excessive if you don’t avoid the most common…
How to Improve Your Pool Filtration
Improve your pool filtration to make your pool water sparkling clean and save your time and money. Pool owners run into problems with filtration when the pump and filter are…
Fiberglass Pool Stain Removal & Prevention
If you own a fiberglass pool you will need to read this post on fiberglass pool stain removal & prevention. Most fiberglass pool owners think that their pool cannot stain.…
How to Clean Waterline Pool Tiles
Even though you follow all the guidelines for cleaning and maintaining your pool, one day, you notice that the pool tiles are stained along the waterline. It’s a common pool…
Pool Skimmer Socks Keep the Pool Cleaner
Pool skimmer socks are one of the most useful, simple and inexpensive devices to keep your pool sparkling clean. As a result, they are a top seller for all pool…
Salt Water Chlorine Generator Benefits Your Health
There are two options to sanitize a swimming pool – freshwater with added chlorine or use a salt water chlorine generator. Salt Water Chlorine Generators automatically and continuously produce the…
Pool Filter Balls Work Better Than Sand
Pool Filter Balls perform better than sand in a pool sand filter for a number of reasons. Firstly, they filter particles down to as low as 5 or 10 microns…
How to Remove Urine from Pool Water
Many people believe that it’s ok to pee in a swimming pool or hot tub because the chlorine will kill or remove the urine from the pool water. That is…
Pool Liner Repair or Replacement
Pool liner repair or replacement is one of those tasks that pool owners would rather avoid. It’s almost always stressful and can be a difficult and expensive exercise, especially when…
How to Change Pool Filter Sand
Knowing how to change pool filter sand is easy and you don’t do it often but the process is messy and time-consuming especially for a first-time pool owner. You could…
Pool Maintenance Guide
Pool Maintenance is all about testing and balancing the chemical components of your pool water. This is the first and most important part to your pool maintenance routine. Clearing the…
How to Choose an Automatic Pool Chlorinator
An Automatic Pool Chlorinator is highly recommended for busy people who want a low maintenance swimming pool. The chlorinator will automatically dispense the right amount of soluble chlorine into the…
Pool Equipment Enclosure Ideas
A pool equipment enclosure is popular for hiding away all the unsightly gear you use to clean and maintain your swimming pool and spa. You could store the equipment inside…
DIY Pool Cleaning & Maintenance
DIY pool cleaning & maintenance has many benefits over hiring a professional pool cleaner. Firstly, you will save the cost of hiring labor which is the most expensive component of…
Common Pool Maintenance Mistakes
Common pool maintenance mistakes can cost you time and money not to mention leave you with an unclean swimming pool. Learn how to avoid these simple mistakes to keep your…
Remove Pollen From Your Pool Water
Spring has arrived and the pollen season is activating your allergies. However, that’s not the only problem you have as your swimming pool surface is covered with yellow pollen. Remove…
How To Use Your Pool Filter Valves
Pool filter valves are another aspect of the pool equipment that are not always fully understood by pool operators. Understanding your swimming pool filter valves is easy to learn and…
Pool Filter Pressure Gauge Explained
The pool filter pressure gauge indicates the water pressure within the filtration system. It’s the only item of instrumentation that tells you about the condition of your pool filter. High…
How to Use a Pool Filter Multiport Valve
The pool filter multiport valve positions on your swimming pool’s filtration system are often confusing and not fully understood. You may never use some of the positions on the valve…