What’s a Filter Clean for, really?
What is a pool filter, exactly? Is it the "basket thing" on the side of the pool, the little cleaner that runs around the bottom, or the giant canister at the equipment pad that just seems to take up space?
Well, since third time's the charm, we're going to go with #3.
Keep Your Pool Safe This Winter: Understanding Freeze Protection
Being proactive about your pool equipment for the winter is important. Learn about freeze protectors to ensure you don't deal with freeze damage later on!
Falling Leaves and Your Pool: A Seasonal Challenge
How do you keep your pool clean in the Fall? A few tips that take only a little effort but go a long way.
How Important Is New Equipment, Really?
Oftentimes, pool equipment is treated like a car - getting as much use as possible, until just barely reaching the threshold of catastrophe, and finally, begrudgingly being dealt with at the last minute.
The Use & Necessity of Mastic
While mastic can be a seemingly unnecessary part of your pool’s border, it isn’t just a pretty strip of caulking - it’s a crucial sealant that is used for many purposes, and has a great impact on the cost and overall long-term health of your pool.
New pool service? Here’s what you need to know.
A few basics on what you need to know when starting service with a pool company.
Basic Tips for a Healthy Pool
Want some basic tips on how to keep your pool healthy? Here you go!
FREEZING WEATHER - What you need to know.
What you need to know to prepare your pool for an upcoming freeze and protect your equipment (and wallet).
Chlorine Roadtrip
We are in the midst of a chlorine shortage…again!
So I drove down to Shreveport to pick up a 4 month supply in my trusty Refresh Pool Co. truck. I picked up some cracklins and boudin balls on the way back to make it worth my while.
The Automatic Pool Cleaner
A brief educational piece on how important it is to have a floor cleaner - and the best one you can pick!
Pool Care for the Homeowner
How a few small things on your part can go a long way for your pool.