How To Winterize Your Pool Taking your final summer swim during Labor Day weekend is bittersweet for pool owners and swimmers alike. While you may cherish all the fun you have in your pool, you probably don’t cherish the work that comes with closing up the pool. Even the most experienced pool owners can struggle
It's the beginning of pool season! Homeowners all over the country can’t wait to take to their backyard and spend hours poolside. But before you do a cannonball, jackknife, or belly flop into the deep end, make sure your pool is clean, safe, and ready for the summer. To get your pool in tip-top shape,
As we shrug the last of winter off our shoulders, with the warm weather comes the lingering question, when is the perfect time for opening your swimming pool for the summer? Odds are that if you own a swimming pool, this is a question you may have asked yourself. What month do you open your
If you or a loved one has a medical condition that requires a swimming pool for therapy, you may be able to claim the cost of constructing a pool as a medical tax deduction. Many Americans are unaware of this tax break, which can also apply to other medical expenses such as assistant medical equipment.
Dreaming of a beautiful swimming pool in your backyard? Imagine the refreshing dips on hot summer days, the laughter-filled pool parties with friends and family, and the serenity of floating in crystal-clear waters. But before diving into your dream pool, you must choose the right pool builder. And that’s where things can get a little
There’s nothing like a splash in your personal backyard paradise, but it’s no secret that pools can be costly and challenging to maintain. But based on the number of swimming pools by state, many Americans find the splash worth the splurge. Let’s take a look at which states have the highest numbers of U.S. swimming
Owning a swimming pool can be awesome. It’s also an awesome responsibility, as open-standing water of any kind is a potential safety hazard. Anyone can slip and fall on the pool deck and end up in the water. Pets and wildlife can also slip into pools and be unable to find their way out. Additionally,
Based on 10,000 gallons (37,855 L) Overview Pollen floats on the surface of the water during springtime, and it is not something chlorine can easily oxidize and remove. It is also notoriously difficult to filter out in skimmer pools because pollen floats on the surface and may not get pulled down into skimmers. This procedure
Lea Frederick, owner and design specialist of Vue Custom Pools, has earned the Certified Master Pool Builder and Design Professional (MCBP) certification. She joins a community of current Certified Pool Builders (CBP) who aspire to higher standards of practice in the pool and hot tub profession. The Certified Master Pool Builder and Design Professional is
A swimming pool can be a great, life-enhancing addition to your backyard; it could even boost your home’s market worth (if it’s a common amenity among the houses in your neighborhood). However, pools aren’t all fun and Marco Polo games: They require upkeep and careful maintenance. And even with that, they eventually get old, wear
