Leaves in the Pool: How to Deal

11/28/2012 9:03:58 AM

Leaves in the Pool - how to deal with them, and effectively manage large volumes of leaves. How to keep leaves out of the pool and how to remove leaves from your swimming pool. If your pool is full of leaves or pool leaf removal is taking up too much of your time, this blog post is for you.

Aqua Yoga - 8 Pool Yoga Exercises

11/15/2012 9:47:06 AM

Aqua Yoga or yoga water workouts are a new way to enjoy your pool. Pool yoga is easy to do, by yourself or with a group of friends. Get more use out of your pool - and more fitness too! Aqua yoga works on core strength, breathing, flexibility, relaxation - same as regular yoga! Crank up the heater and try some hot pool yoga!

How to Freeze Protect your Pool this Winter

10/31/2012 6:16:54 PM

Forecasters are predicting a colder than usual winter this year, with more than usual amounts of snow and ice - even in mid-south and southern regions of the United States. For pool owners who don't winterize, the possibility of freeze damage is very real, if certain precautions are not taken.

Sunbelt Pool Winterization

10/24/2012 1:17:57 PM

How to winterize a pool in the sunbelt? How to protect a southern pool from freeze damage, Partial closing of the southern swimming pool is easy when you know how. Rob shares tips on how to partially winterize a pool in the sunbelt, to protect it from freezing.

Cyanuric Acid: aka Conditioner or Stabilizer

10/18/2012 8:52:48 AM

Cyanuric acid, also known as stabilizer or conditioner. FAQ style Q&A about America's favorite (and only) chlorine stabilizer. Extend your chlorine properly, with managed Cyanuric acid levels. All you need to know, and some extra stuff you may not care about - about cyanuric acid. Too much information about cyanuric acid - enjoy!

How Glass Pool Fencing Can Make Your Pool Safer

10/13/2012 10:50:59 AM

For many owners, however, the biggest challenge is how to maintain their safety barriers in a manner that is durable and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. In order to achieve this, most recreational safety specialists will recommend installing glass pool fencing that is both effective in securing the pool while at the same time keeps it looking classy and neat.

The Most Common Pool Leak

10/8/2012 7:56:15 AM

My cousin Joe Cox sent me an email with the subject line: The Pool is Leaking. Knowing his pool the way I do, I immediately emailed him back a response. Lay on the deck and lean over to look inside the skimmer. Look for any cracks at the point where the plastic skimmer meets the white plaster. If you see any debris sucked into these cracks or voids, a pool putty repair is indicated." I love trying to sound like a doctor! Joe found the cracks and the debris, cleaned it up a bit and made a pool putty repair (described below).