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How To Keep Bees and Wasps Away From Your Swimming Pool

We’ve all had the experience of pure terror as a bee or wasp flies around you. Bees and wasps come out in full force during the summer time. But how do you combat this problem near your swimming pool? Today on Pool Calculator we are going to be diving into the pest problem that exists around...

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Saltwater Vs Chlorine Pools, Which Is Better For You?

The first chlorine pool was invented and used in the year 1911 by Brown University. Since then, chlorine pools have become the most popular type of pool in the world. But is it time to rethink that norm? Today on Pool Calculator we are going to be comparing chlorine and saltwater pools. This means we'll be...

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Winter Pool Maintenance: 7 Off Season Pool Care Pro Tips

Depending on the region you live in, ongoing pool care can be a year round requirement. Yes, the water temperatures are cold, UV ray angles are low and your pool might not have any bather load; however your pump, filter, heater and other pool equipment are functional and need to be watched. When it’s...

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Winter Pool Maintenance: Everything You Need To Know About Keeping Your Pool Tidy This Season

Winter pool maintenance is crucial, whether you have an in-ground pool or an above-ground pool. You might be able to extend the swimming season if you have a pool heater, but you still need to ensure that you keep the correct balance of chemicals in your pool. If you’re not on top of things, you could...

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Salt Water Pool Chlorinator Questions & Answers

We installed our swimming pool a little over two years ago, and going through the research alone was a tremendous effort. There are so many items to consider regarding the design and construction, and then all the potential pool accessories as well; it’s frankly a little overwhelming. And if you’re going...

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Common Signs of a Leaking Pool

The most obvious sign of a leaking pool is water loss, but are there other common symptoms to be on the lookout for? Absolutely! Here are a few additional items that pool service professionals can pay attention to, even if they are not leak detection specialists, to help customers avoid further damage...

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Swimming Pool Guide: When To Close Your Pool For The Season

Labor Day is often considered the unofficial end to the Pool Season. Kids are back in school, and depending where you live, temperatures are dropping and many people are starting to think about closing their swimming pool. There are many good reasons to go through a formal pool cleaning process...

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6 Different Types Pool-Cleaning Systems and How to Choose One

A pool cleaner works in addition to whatever circulating water filtration system your pool has, to help remove clinging dirt and algae that aren't captured by the built-in system. In pools that have no circulating pumps (such as smaller above-ground units), the pool cleaner is the sole method...

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6 Pool Maintenance Tips That Will Keep You Happy This Summer

For many, cooling down in the pool is at the top of their summer to-do list. If you’re fortunate enough to own a swimming pool, then keeping it in tip-top shape can feel like a daunting chore. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just jump in and enjoy? All types of pools are big investments that require regular...

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Can You Add a Heater to an Existing Pool?

Whether you have decided to extend your pool season or are simply not enjoying swimming in a freezing pool, it is not uncommon for pool owners to add a heater to an existing swimming pool. Heaters are a popular add-on to any swimming pool that come in many shapes and forms, including...

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7 Reasons to Ditch Chlorine and Switch to a Saltwater Pool

Saltwater pools are a happy medium between swimming in the ocean and drawing yourself a salt bath at home. Not only are saltwater pools easier to maintain, but they also offer tons of health and beauty benefits. You'll get all the exercise you need from swimming—sans sharks, fish, and other ocean...

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Should I Hire a Pro for Swimming Pool Maintenance?

A swimming pool is a homeowner’s dream. It provides a lot of enjoyment for the family and often boosts the value of your home. So, you’ll want to keep the crown jewel of your property in good condition through regular servicing and maintenance. But do you need...

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When Is The Right Time To Open Your Pool?

Maybe you’re wondering: when is the right time to open up my swimming pool? Well, it’s better to open sooner rather than later. Otherwise, algae could start growing underneath your winter cover. So here’s how to watch for the right pool-opening weather in your area...

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Pool maintenance During Winter Months: Everything you Need to Know

Swimming pools need maintenance even during the winter months, whether you have an in-ground pool or an above-ground pool. You might be able to extend the swimming season if you have a pool heater, but you still need to ensure that you keep the correct balance...

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Winter Pool Maintenance: 7 Off Season Pool Care Pro Tips

Depending on the region you live in, ongoing pool care can be a year round requirement. Yes, the water temperatures are cold, UV ray angles are low and your pool might not have any bather load; however your pump, filter, heater and other pool equipment are functional and need to be watched...

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Do I Need a Vacuum for My Pool?

All pools both above ground and in-ground need to be vacuumed. Theoretically you can abandon all vacuuming duties, but watch your pool water look disgusting, dirty and cloudy. The process of vacuuming keeps chemicals working their best and increases the desire and appeal, especially...

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Pros & Cons: Leaving a Pool Open in Winter

Leaving an inground pool open during winter is fairly common in the sunbelt, where the climate rarely dips below 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. But it’s possible to do this in cooler climates, as well – with or without the help of a pool heater. We’re not just talking about leaving a winterized pool uncovered...

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Comparing the Pros and Cons of Saltwater and Chlorine Pools

Saltwater and chlorine pools are two of the most popular pool cleaning systems on the market. While both are great for cooling off and getting exercise, these two types of pools operate on relatively different cleaning systems, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Saltwater pools require less maintenance...

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Keeping Your Pool Clean During & After a Party

With summer fast approaching, you’re probably looking forward to holding a pool party in your backyard. But wait, having a pool party inherently means letting all sorts of germs and debris into your pool — germs and debris that you would inevitably have to deal with after...

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6 Reasons Why Swimming Pool Heaters Are Worth The Money

In countries such as Australia, the United States, or the United Kingdom, the average price for this kind of luxury is over US$25,000. That is a lot of money. However, since you are already spending such a large amount of money, it does not make sense not to enjoy this luxury every season...

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5 Reasons Why Your Backyard Needs A Swimming Pool

Have you ever dreamed of having a pool in your backyard? You might think this kind of luxury is reserved for the few who can afford it, but trust us when we say that there are far more benefits to having a pool than you may first think of. It’s not just about being able to run and cannonball...

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Spring Cleaning Tips for your Swimming Pool

​Let me start by saying how happy I am to be discussing pool spring cleaning tips! Getting the pool ready means summer is arriving SOON! To some, it may seem a bit early to even think about this, but that is the first TIP – the sooner you get things going, the better. Once the water temperatures reach...

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Why You Need A Professional Pool Opening Service

​Professional pool opening services ensure that your pool is ready for use after winter. The services entail removal of the pool cover and winterizing plugs, professional pool cleaning, refilling the swimming pool, and addition of the right mix of required chemicals to make sure the pool is safe for use...

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Winter Pool Maintenance: 7 Off Season Pool Care Pro Tips

​Depending on the region you live in, ongoing pool care can be a year round requirement. Yes, the water temperatures are cold, UV ray angles are low and your pool might not have any bather load; however your pump, filter, heater and other pool equipment are functional and need to be watched...

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I Did Not Winterize My Pool & Now the Water Has Frozen

​One of the most important maintenance chores for pool owners is winterizing the pool at the end of the season. Proper winterizing ensures that the water in your pool does not freeze during the winter and present serious issues for your pool system. However, if you overlook this task...

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The Best Ways to Heat a Swimming Pool In The Winter Months

​Owning a swimming pool in an area of the country or the world that has a winter season, you may think your swimming season is limited. However, there are options available that will help you heat your pool in the winter months or extend your season, even during those cold winter months...

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Here’s How To Winterize Your Above-Ground Pool In 11 Steps

​In today's post you're going to finally learn how to properly winterize your above-ground pool ...In 11 EASY steps. Remember: closing your pool correctly for the winter and freezing temperatures could be the most important thing you do as a pool owner for your pool's health and longevity...

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Ask the expert: When is it time to close my pool?

​Did you know closing your pool too early can be a bad thing? There are different factors that dictate when you should close your pool, ranging from water temperature to the amount of foliage that may get into your pool. Many say the standard is to open your pool early and close your pool late...

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How to Close Your Swimming Pool for the Season

​When you close your swimming pool for the winter season is largely dependent on your local weather and location. As a rule of thumb, it is usually time to close your pool when daytime temperatures consistently drop below 70°F. Most seasonal pool owners will close...

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New Pool Owner’s Ultimate Pool Basics Guide

​One thing we would suggest to every new pool owner is to get familiar with pool basics. This doesn’t mean you have to fix or even maintain your own pool; there are plenty of pros out there who can take care of that for you. But trust us, ignorance is NOT bliss when it comes to swimming pools...

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Chlorine Shortage Poses Pool Health Crisis Before July 4th

June 30 , 2021 -- Just ahead of Independence Day, a nationwide chlorine shortage is putting a damper on summer plans for backyard pool owners and community aquatic centers across the country...

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50 Beautiful Swimming Pool Designs

There's a swimming pool for every outdoor space–even long, narrow side yards or smack-dab-in-the-middle courtyards. From sleek, modern masterpieces to Mediterranean escapes to private waterparks to natural pools, we've found every size, style, design, and type of pool you can imagine...

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10 Pool Maintenance Tips

Keeping your pool sparkling clean doesn't have to be as cumbersome as you might think. All pools are different, and so are their maintenance needs. However, they all share one commonality: The secret to pristine pool health is regular, routine care...

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How to Open a Pool

Winter is over, and spring is finally here. Temperatures are rising. The sun is shining. A dip in the pool sounds pretty good right about now. But don’t dive in quite yet! If your pool has been closed all winter, you’ll need to do a little prep work to get your pool ready...

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The Best Pool Trends We Expect to See in the Future – 2021 Review

Gone are the days when swim-up bars and flashy glass completed the look of a swimming pool. Pool owners today are looking for a minimalistic and refined design with more functionalities and attractive themes. In fact, the swimming pool industry is...

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Winter Pool Maintenance

This article talks about winter pool maintenance tips, and advice for which problems you should be watching for with your swimming pool over the winter season. If you live in an area that does not get cold enough to worry about water...

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Winter Pool Safety Tips

It is true – more accidents happen around the pool during the warmer summer months. However, serious tragedies can and do occur during the off-season, in both warm-weather sunbelt pools and in frozen northern pools...

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Should I Drain My Pool For The Winter?

Asking "Should I drain my pool for the winter?" seems like an innocent enough question, however as a pool and spa expert a question like this is not a terribly good sign. The answer to this question about whether you should drain your pool...

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Start Planning Your 2021 Swimming Pool Project

Have you always dreamed of owning a swimming pool? What’s prevented you from taking the, ahem, plunge? If you’re curious about what it takes to become a swimming pool owner and how you can even get the process started, here are some of the steps you need to take to move toward pool ownership...

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Ultimate Pool Planning Guide: 11 Things to Consider Before Installing an Inground Pool

Like many, you’re probably dreaming about having your own swimming pool in your backyard. After all, it is an amazing thing to be able to go swimming whenever you want. No more public pools. People often call us up asking when we can bring one of our fiberglass pools and put it in the ground...

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Room For A Pool: The True Cost Of The Backyard Of Your Dreams

Of all the seemingly innocuous, misleading phrases that real estate agents sprinkle into their listings copy, “room for a pool” is the one that always sends me into a spiral. It implies that luxurious pool house living is just a snap of the fingers away for whoever buys this home. Sometimes, the language goes even further and makes it seem like it’s actually a benefit that there is no pool, because...

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9 Good Reasons Why You Should Get in the Pool

A few years back, United States Masters Swimming issued a press release reminding those with active lifestyles that swimming can be a "rigorous, effective fitness workout—and be fun in the process." While this may seem obvious to habitual swimmers, there are athletes out there who think pools are strictly child's play or summer fun. There is also a widely circulated fallacy that swimming is not an effective form of weight loss....

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Pool maintenance tips for the start of spring

Winter is finally ending, and summer is on its way. If your home features a pool, now is the time to complete any maintenance that needs to be done before warm weather hits. Pools can be a fun addition to any house, but they require a sizable amount of handiwork to remain in top shape. Winter can be particularly hard on a pool, so take time this spring to get everything in working order.

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Robotic Pool Cleaners For Non Stop Cleaning – What Are These And Do They Work?

Robotic pool cleaners are very popular today. They can seem like the impossible cleaners but actually, they are very smart tools that every pool owning home needs to have. They aren't just good for minor jobs but for major jobs too and everyone who owns one of these will surely love them. To be honest, automatic or robotic pool cleaners are very simple machines for thousands of people that have a pool in their backyard. So, what are these robotic pool cleaners and more importantly how do they work?...

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Using Your Pool During Winter

Thinking of using your pool during winter? This post explains everything from freeze prevention to pool heating. Swimming during the winter season is tranquility by definition — as lightly chilled gusts of winds float across the pool surface, you lay at ease, enveloped in the soothing warm embrace of heated water. ...

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5 Benefits of a Solar Pool Heater

Looking for an efficient and easy way to heat your swimming pool? A solar heater can extend your swimming time and save on energy costs. Here are five reasons that solar heating is perfect for any pool...

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10 Off Season Pool Care Tips

Unfortunately, the responsibilities of pool ownership don't end when swimming season does! It's important to continue caring for your pool during the off-season (fall, winter, and early spring) to ensure a successful and clean opening.…

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How to Know if You Need a New Pool Liner

A vinyl pool liner typically lasts eight to 12 years with proper maintenance and care, and many pool liners don't show any signs of wear for much of this time. Over time, however, the weather and pool chemicals cause the liner to deteriorate…

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How to pick the perfect pool size for your family

As you suffer through another scorching summer, do you dream about your kids laughing and splashing in a backyard pool? Most likely, you decide the time is right to invest in a pool. After all, nothing is as refreshing for you and your family as a sparkling pool on a sweltering day. But, before the backhoe arrives in your yard, there's a lot to know about which pool size is the perfect fit for your outdoor space. Also, a new pool is a big investment, so you want to consider which swim pool size fits your budget.…

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10 Ways Owning a Pool Will Change Your Home, Health, and Happiness

1. Create a 'Staycation'

This is a word that has gained popularity since the early 2000s, mainly as a result of 9/11. Simply put, people are traveling less and spending more time at home. And as we all know, the more we find enjoyment through staying home, the more money we save on the natural expenses that come with any type of travel…

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10 Smart Reasons to Cover a Swimming Pool

Although you keep your swimming pool clean and maintain the equipment, getting a cover for that pool will cut down on energy use and costs, evaporation, and save you time. It's just one of those things that, sooner or later, you're going to have to buy.

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