Ditch Water Bugs Fast!

When summer comes around after the long, cold winter, days get longer and hotter, and the swimming pool becomes once again the main center of entertainment, the favorite fun area for friends and family. And for bugs. Most of them are harmless, but some bite, and all make the pool their home unless we find … Read more

Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Pool: Pool Drain Risks and Safety Measures

A drain at the bottom of a swimming pool, with safety signs to emphasize caution and awareness

Not many activities at home beat the enjoyment of playing, swimming, and relaxing in your backyard pool on a hot summer day. But, as with most activities, there’s a risk element; in a pool, that risk is getting into difficulties and possibly drowning. One way this may happen is if a swimmer gets trapped by … Read more

Causes of Pool Liner Wrinkles and How to Fix Them

Wrinkled Pool Liner in a Sunny Backyard Pool

Vinyl pools were first introduced to American homeowners in the 1950s, mainly because they were more affordable than concrete pools, which remained out of reach for many homeowners in the Northeast and Midwest, where harsh weather conditions necessitated more expensive construction. Today, they’re more sophisticated and very popular, but there’s one unsolved question: why do … Read more

Algae in Your Pool Causes and Effective Removal

It’s the bane of every pool owner’s life: the green growth that appears in the still corners of the pool’s steps and quickly spreads to the skimmer box, the tile grouting, and various other surfaces. I’ve had pools where it never appears and others where it’s challenging to eradicate. Why, then, do some pools have … Read more