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Framed vs. Inflatable Swimming Pools: Which is Right for You?(Post)
Swimming pools come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. Two popular options for above ground pools are soft-sided metal frame pools and inflatable pools. Both have their pros and cons, so let's ...
Important Tips for New Pool Owners(Post)If you're a new pool owner, you may have received some tips and tricks from the contracting company you chose or the previous home owners. They'll inform you about the chemistry of keeping your p ...
Why is My Pool Green? The Best Way to Get Rid of Algae in Your Pool(Post)Algae in swimming pools can be caused by a number of factors, including insufficient chlorine or other sanitizing agents, poor circulation and filtration, warm water temperatures, and high levels of ...
How to Keep Patio Furniture Secure in High Winds(Post)When a gentle spring breeze turns into a gale, it can wreak havoc on your lawn furniture. Picking up overturned patio chairs and damp outdoor cushions is not the way you want to spend your time outdo ...
7 Gadgets That Can Make Owning a Pool Even More Fun!(Post)Owning a pool can be a lot of work, from the labor-intensive process of opening and closing to regular cleaning and water monitoring. But it’s all worthwhile when you host a pool party or just enjoy ...
5 Maintenance Tips for a Clear Swimming Pool(Post)If you're fortunate enough to own a pool, you're also blessed with maintenance and sometimes, unfortunately, cloudy water. Cloudy water isn't a major problem, and it's easy to fix, but it can b ...
Welcome Spring with Beautiful Things for the Birds(Post)Do you eagerly await the first robin of spring? Many birds that wintered somewhere else return to their summer homes in March and April. Mornings are filled with the joyous chatter of birds and the t ...
Tips for Quickly Clearing a Green Pool (Post)Even the most discerning pool owner can end up with a green pool from time to time. Pool chemistry is tricky, and you're consistently battling nature. A long vacation, unexpected weather, foreign ...
When’s the Best Time to Start Planning for a New Swimming Pool? (Post)Did you spend half your summer angling swim invitations from friends and relatives with pools and the other half dreaming of installing a swimming pool in your own backyard? If so, now’s the time to ...
We Debunked These Popular Swimming Pool Myths(Post)When you were a kid, a fun day at the beach or pool could come skidding to a halt when mom warned: “Don’t go in the water. You just ate!”The need to wait an hour after eating to go back in the water ...
Thrills and Spills: Know the Safest Way to Enjoy a Water Park Adventure(Post)Are you planning to take your family to a water park this summer? You wouldn't be alone. Millions of people visit the more than 1,000 water parks and resorts across the U.S. each year - and for good ...
Winterizing Your Pool: How to Clean Your Pool Filter(Post)If you live in a colder part of the globe, swim season may already be over. Time to think about winterizing your swimming pool. That means balancing the water, pulling up the ladder and getting your ...