Having a pool is amazing, but when you think about backyards and beautiful homes, the pool deck can often be as important or even more important than the body of water it surrounds. The deck is what provides access to the pool. It controls the aesthetic of the whole yard, and it’s a surface you’ll […]
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Saltwater vs. Chlorine Pool
If you live in Texas, it’s normal to want your own pool. They’re fun, keep you cool in the heat, and add so much to your home. If you’re serious about getting a pool, you’ll have to make some choices, and one of the most important is which treatment system you will choose. Typically, you […]
Variable Speed Pool Pump vs Single Speed
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Never Stop Learning, Part 1: Naming and Recognizing Basic Pool Components?
Are We There Yet? Summer is almost upon us, that season that brings relief from the pressures of school for most students – and teachers for that matter! It’s the time of year when visions for vacation fun come to fruition. Remember to apply sunscreen. Don’t pet the sharks. Wait at least 30 minutes before […]
Persistence Through Changes
Weather Pending As fall and winter approach, my friends who don’t own pools often ask me, “I guess things are slow for you right now.” Frankly, any week with an opening is a slow week. We in the service industry depend on a full schedule to keep us happily employed and fully capable of serving […]
