Why the Off-Season Is the Best Time to Build a New Pool When most homeowners think about building a new swimming pool, they start planning when the first warm days of spring arrive. But if…
Pool Landscaping Ideas: Creating a Beautiful Backyard Paradise A beautiful swimming pool is just the beginning! The right landscaping can transform an ordinary backyard into your own private paradise. From colorful plants and beautiful pavers…
What To Do When Heavy Rain Overflows Your Pool It happens every year… You wake up after a big rainstorm, look outside, and your pool looks like it’s about to spill over! Don’t worry—this is completely…
How to Clean a Cartridge Pool Filter Unlike sand and DE filters… Cartridge filters are NOT backwashed. Instead…You simply remove the cartridge and wash it with a garden hose. It’s easy! When Should You Clean…
How to Backwash a DE Filter (And Why You Must Add More DE Powder!) A DE (Diatomaceous Earth) filter is considered one of the best pool filters available because it filters particles as small as…
How to Backwash a Sand Filter (Step-by-Step Guide) If your pool water is starting to look cloudy or your filter pressure is climbing, your sand filter is probably telling you something… “I’m full! Please clean…
How to Set Your Pool Timer (The Easy, Kid-Friendly Guide) Have you ever wondered how your pool knows when to turn on and off by itself? That’s the job of the pool timer! Think of…
How Long Should My Pool Filter Run After It’s Been Opened? Opening your pool is exciting—but once the cover comes off and the system is started up, one of the most common questions pool owners…
How to Raise the Water Level in Your Pool If your pool water level is low, don’t worry—it’s a simple fix! Whether your pool is open or still covered for the season, adding water the…
Water and Child Safety: What Every Pool Owner Should Know A backyard pool is a place for fun, relaxation, and making memories—but it also comes with serious responsibility. When children are around water, safety must…