Are Liquid Pool Covers Actually Useful or Just Snake Oil? (Actual Data)

Liquid Solar Cover in Cup Near Pool

Jumping into a cold pool can be refreshing on a hot day, but the frigid water is more likely to result in a short-lived experience. While there are many options to keep your pool warm –such as bubble covers and solar rings— one of the more unique products is the liquid pool cover.  Unlike a … Read more

Easy and Natural Ways to Keep Your Kiddie Pool Clean

Kiddie Pool with Natural Cleaning

Summertime is around the corner! Have your kids badgered you to prepare their kiddie pools? Most pool owners turn to chemicals like chlorine to easily fight algae and keep their pools clean –however, maybe you have concerns about the effects of chemicals on your kids? If anyone suffers from allergies, using chlorine may pose more … Read more

Reasons Why Your Pool Liner is Pulling Away from the Wall (and How to Fix)

pool liner damage

Having a pool at home is an awesome perk –you can step outside your house into an oasis without having to travel anywhere.  But, as most pool owners know, they require their share of upkeep and periodic maintenance.   One particularly unsettling experience for a pool owner may be when a pool liner is pulling away … Read more

4 Ways You Can Protect Grass From an Inflatable Pool (With Alternative Options)

Dead Grass Under Pool

Inflatable pools are a lifesaver to help beat the heat throughout the summer months.  But, while they can help you and your family stay cool, they can also wreak havoc on the area of lawn that they sit atop.   In our household, we’ve had more than one occasion where we’ve left a small pool on … Read more

How to Drain An Inground Pool Below the Skimmer (4 Easy Methods)

Pool Skimmer with Hose

This article will describe how to drain an inground pool below the skimmer level while protecting your equipment. Nearly all pool owners have found themselves needing to remove water from their pool at some point in time.  Especially in cooler climates, draining water from the pool may be part of the annual winterizing ritual.  Other … Read more