As a pool owner, the times of year for opening and closing your pool are entirely up to you. However the “pool season” as defined by the industry is typically between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Many pool use this definition as their way of knowing when to open and close their pools. This...
This is something that almost every pool owner will ask themselves at some point. Does the pool have a leak or is the water just evaporating? Just like every body of water, over time the water will begin to evaporate. Typically you can expect about a quarter inch of water or less to evaporate...
Properly maintaining water chemistry is a very important aspect of owning a swimming pool. The water quality in your pool can not only affect your health but it can also affect the swimming pool itself and the equipment which circulates the water. That being said you can begin to understand the importance of properly...
There are many ways to build a vinyl liner in ground swimming pool. There are many things that go into building a vinyl liner in ground swimming pool. One thing that many builders do is install a sump pit just outside of the sidewalk that goes around the pool. Why do they do this?...
Is it okay to allow rain water to get into your pool, or is it better to cover it? This is a question that many new pool owners ask themselves the first time it rains after their pool is installed. After all rain water is supposed to be fairly clean right? So how could...
When someone gets a vinyl liner in ground pool installed with an Automatic Pool Cover, there will usually be some questions that arise regarding that cover. Should I close my pool every night? Should I open it during the day while I am at work? These are good questions and the answer to both...
When you have your very own in ground swimming pool, you in essence join an elite club of fellow in ground pool owners. Although there are no membership cards or dues involved in this club, you will find yourself immersed in everything swimming pool related. You may find yourself online looking at all things...
I know that it seems like a long way off but the summer will be here before you know it. There are a lot of things to do to get ready for it. One of the things that crosses the minds of most folks is whether or not to get an in ground swimming...
Being that we are approaching the winter season, and in some areas feel as if we are already in the winter season I want to use this post to try and bring a little warmth back to you. To do this I am going to dedicate this post to fun outdoor activities that you...
The backyard staycation. This is the newest trend among Americans. This is the idea that you can put your money into your own backyard to transform it into a place where you and your family can spend your summers rather than spending money on expensive vacations every year. The idea is to transform your...
