When you purchase a home with a swimming pool or decide to add one to enhance your backyard and entertainment space, your priority should be safety. Pools are SO much fun, but can also be dangerous for non-swimmers, including adults, children, and animals. Consider a safety cover to ease your worries in the off-season and […]
There are two options for winter pool covers: Safety Covers and Tarp Covers. We are often asked what to do with the snow that piles up on these covers. The answer is simple…NOTHING! Winter Safety Covers Your pool safety cover is designed to stretch down and sit on the water, which helps support the weight of […]
Proper pool chemical storage is imperative to avoid harmful reactions, mixing and spills. While fireworks may be part of our summer fun, properly storing your pool chemicals will help you avoid a dangerous 4th of July-like explosion due to improper chemical storage. Don’t let this happen to you… How to Properly Store Pool Chemicals Follow […]
When the time comes to open your pool and put the cover away for the season, here are a few tips to help maintain the integrity of your cover while in storage. Make sure your pool cover is completely dry before storing. Most safety covers are mesh, and can be folded and put in the mesh […]
The pool is open! Make safety your #1 priority this year. May is National Water Safety Month and the perfect time to make sure your pool and patio is up to par. Follow these recommendations to keep your family and friends safe and give yourself peace of mind so you can sit back, relax and just enjoy […]
While we generally guide pool owners toward solutions to their pool care woes, sometimes it’s best to learn from others’ mistakes to avoid making them yourself. Here are some things we DO NOT recommend. Shocking Brushing Vacuuming Balancing Filtering Testing Avoid these common pool care blunders and you will be well on your way to […]
Florida swim instructor and mom of two, Nikki Scarnati, recently shared an important reminder on social media about pool safety—specifically, the hidden dangers of blue swimsuits, which can make it harder to spot children in the water. She also shared practical tips for keeping kids safe in the pool. Video from segment on Good Morning […]
When the time comes to open your pool and store the cover for the season, here are a few tips to help maintain its integrity while in storage. First, when you remove the cover, we find it helpful to remove and lubricate the deck anchors before putting them back in the ground. This preserves the […]
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is nearly here. The temperature is rising and it’s almost time to dust off that patio furniture and get your pool in tip top shape for summer! Keep your family active and entertained by opening your pool earlier this season. You’ll be glad you did if summer weather […]
Nothing ruins a pool day like a swarm of relentless mosquitoes ready to make you the main course at the BBQ. Don’t let pesky, disease-carrying pests ruin your time. Consider these ideas to make your pool area less appealing to mosquitoes. Integrate Your Approach When it comes to mosquito management, you’ll want to use a […]