One of the jobs of the pool owner is to make sure that their water both looks clean and is clean. Keeping a pool clean takes some work, but it is worth it! After all, nobody likes a green pool! Chlorine and pH Chlorine and the pH are the main factors that keep pool...

One of the main reasons many pool owners have a pool is for their children to enjoy it. However, there are precautions when it comes to having children in the pool, especially if they are very young. Here are some ways to keep kids safe in the swimming pool. Constant...

Pool owners always worry how they can keep their children safe in and around their swimming pool, but what about their pets? Is it safe for a pet to be in the yard with a pool? The answer to this is “Yes.” However, there are two things to keep in mind when you have a...

While most yards are suitable for pool construction, there are a few instances in which your yard may not be just right for a pool. Read on to learn more! Space The smallest in-ground pools and or spools can be 10 feet by 10 feet or possibly smaller as a dipping pool....

The good news is that the homeowner can install or build their pool any time of year. However, one of the best time to install a pool is in autumn. Here are the reasons why: Time Because the homeowner isn’t so anxious to start using their pool right away during the...

The benefits of having a pool are many, as the 10 million or so pool owners in the United States will attest. The following are but a few of the benefits of having a private pool in the backyard: Health Benefits Swimming is one of the more enjoyable forms of exercise....

Homeowners who are thinking of installing a pool on their property want the very best contractors they can find. This means that the contractor belongs to an accredited, professional association such as the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, or APSP. Read on...

Nothing sets a mood in your yard quite like pool lights! When it comes to putting white or colored lights in the swimming pool, there’s no reason why the owner cannot have the best of both worlds. And it is easy to have both when they install LED lights that can be...

One of the less glamorous aspects of owning a pool is cleaning and maintaining it. A pool must be kept clean so that it looks nice and it is healthy for the swimmers! No one wants to swim in a pool that has spots of algae and murky water. Part of keeping a pool clean...

Swimming pool coping is the rim at the top of the pool shell. It is like the rim around a rimmed bathroom sink. It is attractive and often creates a boundary between the pool deck and the pool itself. There are several types of material that make excellent pool...