Although we are in the business to make money, we are also in the business to save you money. As a company, we’ve always strived to be as competitive with our prices in hopes to save you money. One of the things out of our control is whom you ultimately hire to install your pool…
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Six Pool Maintenance Hacks Using Household Items
Do you get tired of feeling like you have to buy some specialized pool formula or contraption for every problem that plagues your pool? Special pool chemicals, replacement parts and pool equipment can accumulate during the life span of your pool. Through the years we have run across some unique swimming pool hacks, using ordinary…
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When to Backwash a Pool Filter
When should I backwash my pool filter? Without a doubt, this question has to be one of our top five most frequently asked questions. Knowing when to clean your sand or diatomaceous earth (DE) filter is vital in keeping your pool water and equipment healthy. Identifying when to backwash your filter is simple, but there are…
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Above Ground Pool Repair (Part 1) – Rust Around Skimmer
Above Ground Pool Rust Around Skimmer At some point in the life of your above ground pool, odds are that you will start to see rust form around your skimmer. This occurs as moisture gets between the liner and the pool wall. Most of the time this moisture is as a result of a leakage…
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Seven Must-See Pool Stories on the Net
Recently we have scoured the internet for the weirdest, funnest and downright most mind-boggling pool links the internet has to offer. You ready? I’m ready. Let’s go!…
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How Can I Match My Safety Cover’s Strap Placement?
Owners can normally see the signs when their safety cover needs to be replaced. Signs like tears in the fabric, straps that have frayed or general brittleness due to age will make installing the cover for another off-season impossible. But the specter of buying a new safety cover comes with the fear of, “What about…
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Water Chemistry For Saltwater Pools
– BLOG UPDATED 9/25/17 Some pool owners have a misconception that throwing shock into the pool and owning a salt chlorine generator forfeits you from having to deal with chemicals again. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Yes, you will worry less about certain chemicals, but the importance of a well-balanced pool remains. Before attempting…
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Battle of the Pool Lights: LED vs. Fiber Optic
Swimming pool lights are typically used for two purposes: traditional, to help see, or simply for aesthetics. Swimming pool lights help illuminate your pool water, creating unique and beautiful effects for your guests and family. They add an additional glow to finish the beauty your pool brings to your home at night At first, simple…
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16 Pools That Will Blow Your Mind
Today on my drive to work I had the idea of asking our staff to send me a link to there favorite pool. We see photo’s of great pools everyday but these are the best of the best. Below in no particular order are our staff pick’s of some truly amazing pools. Let us know which…
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PVC Pool Pipe Dimensions
Many people have questions on what size pool pipe they have. You would think that 1-1/2″ pipe or 2″ pipe would measure 1-1/2″ or 2″ but that would be too easy. I thought the easiest tool to help determine your pool pipe size would be a few pictures along with dimensions. I hope this helps!…
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