How to Winterize an Inground Pool in 9 Easy Steps
Pool season is over (we know, we’re sad too), but your pool needs one last bit of love before winter. If you live where temps sit in the low 30s for weeks at a time, knowing how to winterize an inground pool is what stands between you and cracked pipes, a busted pump, and a […]
Why Is My Pool Green? How to Get Rid of Pool Algae Fast
Your pool was blue last week and now it’s green. So you’re asking the question every pool owner asks at some point: why is my pool green? The answer is pool algae. Tiny algae spores ride in on wind, rain, swimsuits, and pool toys, and when your water gives them a chance, they bloom fast. […]
Labor Day Pool Party Checklist: Water, Food, and Fun
Labor Day weekend is the last real pool weekend of the summer, and everyone knows it. Which is why the invitation usually goes out about five days before anyone has thought about the water. This Labor Day pool party checklist is the fix: one week of small steps instead of one frantic Saturday. A great […]
The Truth about Saltwater Pools: Chlorine Generation Pros & Cons
—Benefits and misconceptions about automatic chlorine systems —Updated July 3, 2025 Are you considering a “saltwater pool”? For several decades, some homeowners have turned to this swimming pool sanitation technology that uses electrolysis to transform dissolved salt into chlorine gas.
Feng Shui Design for Your Inground Pool—with Photos
—From swimming pool shape to water filtration, tips for harmony and positive energy Are you planning a swimming pool and want to incorporate feng shui design principles into its design?
Why you may regret choosing a black bottom swimming pool
—Dark swimming pools and the common risks that accompany them Let’s call a spade a spade: Black-bottom swimming pools come with an array of perils. Ask someone who chose black pool plaster for their backyard resort about their experience.
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.
Changing Depth of a Swimming Pool: Benefits of Shallowing the Deep End
—Gain functionality and save on operating costs by reducing your pool’s depth Have you ever thought about changing the depth of your swimming pool? If you have a deep backyard pool and are planning its renovation, consider the advantages that come from making the deep end shallower.
AOP Pool Systems Explained: Cleaner Water With Less Chlorine
