With warm weather coming, you may be thinking about making good on that promise you made to your family for an in-ground pool this summer. If so, now you need to decide on what type of pool to construct. When comparing a vinyl liner pool with a fiberglass pool, you should consider the pros and …Continue reading »
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Best Ways to Make Your Pool Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly
If you want to reduce the energy costs of operating your pool, there are certain things you can do that will decrease your energy consumption. Not only will decreasing your energy usage benefit you financially but it will also help the environment. A study done in 2008 by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that, …Continue reading »
What To Do If Your Pool’s Vinyl Liner is Wrinkled
Vinyl pool liners are great because they are economical, easy to maintain, give you lots of choices for design, and provide substantial warranties. When you have a vinyl pool liner, however, one issue you may have to deal with is wrinkling. Wrinkles in your pool’s vinyl liner are not only unsightly but can also cause …Continue reading »
Steps in Concrete Pool Construction
If you’re considering constructing a concrete in-ground pool and have never gone through the process before, we are certain that you have many questions. Things like…How do I get the design aligned with the topography of my lot? What size should it be? How long will it take? Can I start it in the winter …Continue reading »
What To Do If You Get Black Algae in Your Pool
Black algae in your vinyl pool is a significant health hazard. You should know how to spot it, ban the use of the pool immediately, and take the necessary steps to get rid of it! Black algae can make your family, friends, and your pets sick by just swimming in water that is infected. But, …Continue reading »
Closing Your In-Ground Pool and Off-Season Care
Taking some time to close your in-ground vinyl liner pool correctly, and then caring for the pool during the off-season, will make opening it next spring easier and less costly. When you have a pool, you know how wonderful it is to open it in the spring and have the pool be in perfect shape. …Continue reading »
Which Type of Pool Should You Choose – Concrete or Vinyl Liner?
Are you making decisions about putting an in-ground pool in your yard? If so, you’re looking at all of the options. The two that are probably at the top of your list, because of their popularity and great reviews, are concrete pools and vinyl liner pools. Both have advantages as well as disadvantages, and you’ll …Continue reading »
How to Get Rid of Waterbugs in a Concrete Pool
Learn how you can remove bugs that love your pool water and keep them out!
7 Tips for Staying Safe in Your Backyard Pool
Here are 7 tips for keeping your backyard pool a safe environment for everyone.
6 Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Concrete Pool
If you have a concrete pool, there is basic maintenance you should do at least weekly to make sure it is in the best condition for a healthy environment. Here are 6 summer maintenance tips for your concrete pool!
