Author Archives: Refresh Pool Co

The Ultimate Guide to Pool Renovations in Dallas: Why the Fall Season is Best

Pool Renovation

As the triple-digit Dallas summer begins to fade, most homeowners are thinking about football and the state fair. However, for the savvy pool owner, Fall is actually the most strategic time of year to remodel. At Refresh Pool Company, we call this the “Secret Season.” While most people wait until the “Spring Panic” in March to […]

Dallas Green to Clean: Drain, Acid Wash & Rescue

Dirty Pool Green to Clean Before

Owning a pool in Dallas should be a joy, not a chore. But sometimes, life gets in the way. Maybe you bought a foreclosed home. Perhaps severe Texas storms filled your pool with branches and debris. Now, you step into your backyard and see a dark green swamp instead of a sparkling oasis. At Refresh […]

Is Your Pool’s Mastic Failing? The $500 Repair That Can Save a $10,000 Bill

Missing Pool Mastic

When homeowners look at their pool, they notice the crystal-clear water or the beautiful stone coping. They almost never notice the thin strip of rubbery material running between the pool and the concrete deck. That material is called mastic (or expansion joint sealant), and in Dallas, it is one of the most important parts of your pool’s structural […]

Why Does My Pool Have White Crust? The Truth About Calcium Scale in Dallas

Dallas Spa Calcium Buildup

If you’ve ever noticed a rough white or gray buildup along your pool tile, grout, or spillways, you’ve likely seen calcium scale. It’s a common frustration, leading many homeowners to ask: “If my pool is professionally maintained every week, why did calcium scale still appear?” It’s a fair question. The answer is that calcium scale isn’t […]

Pool Renovation: Is Your Backyard Ready for a Makeover? Understanding the Renovation Process

Pool remodel new tile coping plaster

When homeowners in Dallas start thinking about a pool renovation, they usually start with the “pretty” things. They think about shimmering glass tile, modern pebble finishes, or a waterfall that sounds like a mountain stream. But then they ask the big question: “What is this actually going to be like?” If we’re being honest, a pool renovation is […]

Is Once a Week Pool Service Really Enough? Factors That Affect Your Maintenance Schedule

When homeowners call us about pool maintenance, the most common request is for weekly service. In the pool industry, once-a-week visits are the gold standard—and for many pools, that schedule works perfectly. However, there is a question that doesn’t get asked often enough: Is once a week actually enough for your specific pool? The honest answer is: It depends. Every […]

Hard Freeze Damage & Swimming Pools: What Can Go Wrong (and What To Do)

Pool Filter Broken

Hard freezes can cause serious swimming pool damage in North Texas. Learn the warning signs, repair costs, and how to prevent freeze damage.