When we bought our house I was super excited to have a pool that would now be mine only. I have “made it” according to my younger self where a pool was almost a pinnacle on a “rich person’s” house! HA! I wish I knew better than what I have learned now over the last…
Installing a pool is a long and scary process and when you are planning on doing it yourself the task can be monumental. Even when you do decide to hire someone to do it for you, the costs, the benefits, the downsides, and challenges can be monumental. Radiant pools were created to help as an…
If you live in a cold climate then installing a pool heat pump is a must for you to enjoy your pool. Now, considering that you’re reading this article, I’m sure you want to install a pool heat pump and wondering how the setup process works? The placement of the pump is important. Place…
Pool heat pumps give you the wonderful opportunity to enjoy swimming throughout the year. If you are planning to install a pool heat pump, the first thing you have to consider is where you should place it. So, you might wonder, can you install a pool heat pump inside? Generally, it is not the best…
Pools can be fun, but maintaining them may not be. Managing the heat of your pool, however, falls into the maintenance part. Heating your pool is an important chore that needs to be done to add some warmth to the water in your pool. But you might be confused about when is the best time…
Anyone with a backyard pool will know that it is inevitable to avoid getting pool water in nearby areas. Whether it be drops from your feet or just splashes or larger amounts when emptying the pool. Since pool water often contains chlorine, which is a harmful chemical, will pool water kill grass? No. Usually the…
If you want to hold a competitive swimming event, just any normal pool won’t suffice. For that you’ll need a competition swimming pool. But, building a competition requires tons of planning and following specific guidelines. Building a competition pool is far from a DIY project. So for the construction to take place, everything should be…
Pool shock is a type of chlorine that is used to keep pool water clear and free of algae. It can be found in liquid or tablet form, but it’s important to know how much you need for your swimming pool before purchasing any. In this blog post, we will explore what pool shock does…
A swimming pool is a great thing to have, especially in the heat of summer, where you can chill out and cool down. Whether you are thinking of installing a new pool or renovating an old one, you probably have to consider the coping of the pool. But what is pool coping? Pool coping is…
Pools are fun but they can also be dangerous. If you have children in your household, then taking measures to keep them away from the pool when you’re not around should be of concern to you. Now, many people have automatic pool covers installed in their pool and wonder if that can do the job…
Hot tub, Spa, or Jacuzzi can be very soothing in cold winters. In freezing cold climates, a hot tub can be just the thing you need. All hot tubs are powered by electricity, and that’s where the warmth comes from. So proper wiring is of paramount importance for the safety of the user. For proper…
With your new hot tub scheduled to arrive any time soon, the wait to climb in and enjoy is almost over. But you might have to wait some more if you don’t have a solid and reliable base ready for your hot tub to sit on. You can’t just put it on your lawn without…