Replacing a pool light bulb is more complicated than replacing an indoor bulb. Read on to learn how to safely change a pool light bulb.
Category: Pool & Spa Maintenance
A Guide to Selecting the Best Pool Filter
Filters help remove and keep contaminants out. Cars have filters for air, oil, and transmission fluid. Filters in clothes dryers catch lint. Vacuum cleaners capture dust in their filters. Coffee machines use filters to keep the grounds out of coffee. The same is true for swimming pool filters. While sanitizers like chlorine kill bacteria and… Read more »
Hot Tub Maintenance 101: Easy Tips & Tricks
There’s nothing more relaxing than sinking into your own hot tub. A hot tub maintenance schedule will keep your spa clean and pleasant to use. From body oils and sweat to lotions and make-up, contaminants build up and prevent the hot tub from running properly. Read on to learn how to maintain a hot tub.
Pool Winterizing 101: Everything You Should Know
Once summer fades and autumn begins to paint the leaves, it’s time to prep the pool for the colder winter months. Pool winterizing is especially important in climates that feature significant amounts of ice, snow, and subfreezing winter weather. It’s a good time to close a pool once high temperatures dip to below about 65?F…. Read more »
Best Ways to Keep a Pool Clean: Part 2
This blog is Part One of our two-part series offering tips on keeping a swimming pool clean. You can read Part One here! As is probably clear by now, there are so many ways to help keep your swimming pool in top condition so you can enjoy it throughout the season. We’re going to dive… Read more »
Best Ways to Keep a Pool Clean: Part 1
This blog is Part One of our two-part series discussing the best ways to keep your swimming pool clean! Keeping a swimming pool clean is a necessary job for any pool owner. Leaves, twigs, branches and bugs all become detritus floating on the surface or sinking to the floor of a pool, while body oils,… Read more »
How to Shock a Pool This Swimming Season
Swimming pools provide people with a great way to escape the hot summer sun, and knowing how to shock a pool is one of the most important things pool caretakers or owners can do to keep the water safe for swimmers. It’s also one of the most basic maintenance tasks. The term “shocking a pool”… Read more »
Swimming Pool Maintenance, Part 2: What Not to Do
This blog is Part Two of our two-part series discussing the importance of maintaining a swimming pool and how best to care for your pool. Read Part One here. Now that you’ve read and understood the basics of maintaining a swimming pool, it’s just as important that you know what not to do when it… Read more »
Swimming Pool Maintenance, Part 1: Understanding the Basics
This blog is Part One of our two-part series discussing swimming pool maintenance and upkeep. Read Part Two here! For those who’ve just had a swimming pool installed or bought a home with a pool, understanding basic swimming pool maintenance is important to keep the pool clean and safe for swimmers. Learning about pool care… Read more »
A Guide to Choosing the Right Swimming Pool Paint
While there are many ways to protect a swimming pool and make it look aesthetically pleasing, painting offers an affordable and easy way. Pushing a pool can make a good DIY project for more energetic pool owners. Yet before emptying your pool and taking a trip to a paint store, it’s good to understand some… Read more »