Above Ground Pools
Clear Water, Clear Instructions
Having an above ground pool or in-ground pool is the perfect summer spot for relaxing, socializing, and recreation. But before you can truly enjoy using your pool, the water needs to be clean and sanitary. While it may seem like it would be time-consuming and difficult to maintain proper water chemistry in your pool, it […]
How to Put in Pool Chemicals
Although swimming pools are meant for recreation, relaxation and physical fitness, they also need to be properly maintained to keep them clean and healthy. Dealing with chemicals is one of the responsibilities that needs to be taken on when becoming a pool owner. And although you won’t need a university degree in chemistry to keep […]
Can I Vacuum Pool After Adding Chemicals?
Unfortunately, swimming pools aren’t all fun and games. Someone needs to ensure that the water chemistry is balanced so that the water remains clean and safe. When it comes to cleaning and adding chemicals to the swimming pool, there is a proper order for the jobs that need to be done. You may have questions, […]
Are Pools Toys Worth Money?
Very few people use their backyard swimming pool solely for swimming. In fact, most swimming pools act as a backdrop for relaxation and recreation. So if you’re not one of the few that is using your swimming pool for the sole purpose of improving your stroke, you might want to look into some of the […]
Are All Pool Chemicals the Same?
Although swimming pools are a place of recreation, fun, and fitness, they also have a serious side that needs to be properly attended to in order for all that fun and enjoyment to take place in a safe and healthy way. Keeping the water chemistry properly balanced ensures that the water is clean, safe and […]
How to Patch Above Ground Pool Liner?
So your swim season is in full gear, the water is fresh and clear, you’ve had some successful swimming pool parties and you’ve got some more planned before the end of the season. But then one day you notice that the water level of your pool is a lot lower than it should be – […]
Are Pool Water Test Strips Accurate?
When it comes to keeping your swimming pool water fresh and clean, regular water testing, along with a good cleaning regimen are of utmost importance. There are many different ways of testing your water chemistry, but test strips are probably the most popular. Cheap, quick and efficient, these tiny pieces of paper are familiar to […]
What Are Inflatable Pool Toys Made Of?
What kind of backyard swimming pool is complete without a range of inflatable pool toys? From the functional, such as life preservers, water wings and kickboards to the ostentatious such as floating unicorns, swans and flamingos, inflatable pool toys are strongly associated with fun, sun and relaxation around the pool. But what are inflatable pool […]
Learn How Much Pool Water is Needed for Testing
Swimming pools are definitely about fun and relaxation, but they also require responsibility. One of your biggest responsibilities when it comes to swimming pool maintenance is keeping the water chemistry balanced. No one wants to swim in a pool full of so many chemicals that it’s harmful to your eyes and skin. Conversely, no one […]
Is Pool Exercise Good for Arthritis?
It’s estimated that one in four Americans suffer from arthritis. That’s more than 54 million people. More than half of all working age Americans have been reported to exhibit symptoms of arthritis. The direct medical costs total more than $140 billion dollars per year. That doesn’t include the effect on productivity and the gross domestic […]