5 Technology Upgrades Your Swimming Pool Should Have
—Beauty, comfort, health, convenience, and water and energy savings Your new or remodeled inground pool may come equipped with some fundamentals such as a variable-speed pump for energy efficiency and automatic pool cleaner for convenience.
What is Biofilm—and Why it Matters to Your Swimming Pool or Hot Tub
—Understanding and tackling this invader with maintenance and technology solutions Just what is the icky, unwanted substance known as biofilm? In short, it’s a colony of microorganisms that builds up on wet surfaces. What you may not realize: If you own a swimming pool or a spa, you have biofilm.
AOP Pool Systems Explained: Cleaner Water With Less Chlorine
Automatic Pool Cleaners: Picking the best type for your backyard conditions
—Will a pressure or suction cleaner work most effectively in your swimming pool? Automatic swimming pool cleaners handle a daily cleaning chore that you would otherwise need to do by hand. So including one on your pool is a no-brainer. But what kind of pool cleaner will be right for your pool and backyard?
Swimming Pool Storm/Hurricane Cleanup: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
—Steer clear of these missteps after major wind, rain, and flooding hits your pool Powerful storms and hurricanes create headlines and can cause catastrophic damage. Along with your home, your backyard can get hit hard by high winds and torrents of rain that leave your pool in need of serious care and possibly some repairs.
Swimming Pool Inspections: What to Check When Buying a Home with a Pool
—Negotiate a better home purchase price with an in-depth pool inspection Seeking a new home with outdoor space for keeping cool, entertaining, and exercising? Many people are, and for these reasons, some house hunters see the advantage of buying a home with an existing inground swimming pool. With a ready-made backyard resort, you can begin […]
Energy-Efficient Swimming Pool Equipment: 3 Power-Saving Picks
—A must-have list for an environmentally friendly pool with lower power consumption Would you like to enjoy the splash-tastic benefits of a backyard swimming pool that operates with superior energy efficiency? You can have outdoor fun while championing smart energy use. Whether you already own a backyard retreat or plan to build one, the right […]
How to Clean Swimming Pool Cartridge Filters in Easy Steps
—Tips and guidelines for smart filter “housekeeping” to help ensure efficient filtration Keeping your swimming pool water looking and feeling good requires regular cleaning of your pool filter. Fortunately, for those with a cartridge-type filter system, maintaining the elements—the tubes of folded, accordion-like material that goes inside the filter tank—is easy to do.
Pool Water Testing: Why it’s Vital to Check These Four Chemical Levels
Tracking and balancing your pool water—and what could happen if you don’t! Regular pool water testing and maintenance of the chemicals are essential for ensuring a safe, comfortable swimming environment and preserving the longevity of pool finishes and equipment.
7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Swimming Pool (2026 Guide)
The equipment choices you make now will determine how easy your pool is to own later. People don’t regret building a pool. They regret the decisions they made along the way. If you’re not clear on what to know before building a pool, it’s easy to overspend or choose equipment that makes ownership harder than […]