When that scorching Texas sun is beating down on you, nothing is more refreshing than jumping into a sparkling pool. However, in order for your family and friends to enjoy your pool to the fullest, it’s best to ensure you have the right equipment in place. And one of the most important pieces of equipment […]
What Causes Algae in Pools?
No pool owner wants to head outside for a cool, relaxing dip only to be met with a pool full of algae. Not only is algae visually off-putting, but it also presents a potential health hazard that can cause skin rashes, gastrointestinal discomfort, respiratory problems, and other issues after exposure. If your pool is the […]
In-Ground vs Above-Ground Pool
The Dallas area is in a hot part of the world. Summers are long, and they can be merciless. One of the greatest ways to beat the heat every year is to have a pool. If you think you could enjoy having your own pool, you have to consider a few options. Backyard pools can […]
How to Check Pool Chemical Levels
Summertime in the Dallas–Fort Worth area can be downright brutal. From the sun beating down on you to the scorching temperatures, residents in the area are constantly looking for ways to cool down. While some people turn to their thermostat to crank down the home temperature, others jump into their sparkling, refreshing pool. If your […]
Types of Pool Filters
With summer just a few months away, your kids are probably eager for those temperatures to rise. Although this is a very exciting time for your family, it’s up to you to ensure that you have the right pool equipment for a long and fun pool season. In addition, there are many maintenance tasks to […]
Preventing and Conquering Algae
If you want to cool off in sunny weather or stage a home, it’s important to maintain your pool. Crystal-clear water makes your swimming pool look pristine and your backyard well maintained. Algae is a troublesome pest that makes pool water unsightly, murky and unsafe, but there are simple ways to address the problem. Here […]
Combat the Coming Winter with Professional Pool Maintenance Insight
I’ve worked outdoors in a few different climates most of my adult life. In each of those environments, I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the wind. In the hot Iraqi desert, the wind was a wonderful ally—until it got so strong that it blew sand into my eyes. Near the beaches of Dover, Delaware, […]
“Winterize” Your Swimming Pool the Right Way
Here in Texas, we don’t endure the same type of winter as most other areas of the country—especially those up north. Still, it gets cold—too cold to go swimming in your own backyard. Whether the meteorologists predict a frosty or mild fall and winter – and whether or not they get anything right – knowing […]
Take the Bad with the Good
Perspective Interstellar is one of my favorite movies of recent years and probably top 10 all time. Released in 2014, it stars Matthew McConaughey as Cooper, former NASA pilot and father to Tom and Murph. Cooper and his wife named their daughter “Murph” as a reference to Murphy’s Law, which some have passed along as, “Anything […]
Why Investing in a Swimming Pool is Good for Your Health
Many people think a swimming pool is just a fun toy for the backyard. An above-ground or in-ground pool can be as elegant as you wish, but people will still cannonball into the water on hot summer afternoons. It’s all about the fun, right? Well, there are also health benefits to having a swimming pool […]
