Swimming pool spa A hot tub is a large tub or small pool full of heated water and used for soaking, relaxation, massage, or hydrotherapy. In most cases, they have jets for massage purposes. Hot tubs are usually located outdoors, Read More …
Month: August 2014
Q&A: My pool is in my backyard and is surrounded by trees. I am constantly cleaning leaves and branches from my skimmer basket. Is there any way to make this easier?
Q: My pool is in my backyard and is surrounded by trees. I am constantly cleaning leaves and branches from my skimmer basket. Is there any way to make this easier? A: We would recommend trying a filter sock. They Read More …
Above Ground Pool Closings
Above Ground Pool Closing ( Winterizing ) Locate all your winterizing supplies. This should include the cover, the air pillow, the plugs for the skimmers ( gizzmos or rubber plugs ), the winter plate ( if used ) and your Read More …
Q&A: What is ‘superchlorination’ and why do people keep telling me it’s necessary for my pool?
Q: What is ‘superchlorination’ and why do people keep telling me it’s necessary for my pool? A: Superchlorination is an important part of your pool maintenance. It helps to keep your chlorine at just the right level to effectively kill Read More …
Q&A: Cloudy Water?
Q: I tied a pool slide into my pool water system close to the pump before the filter (couldn’t get enough pressure after filter). I tied a small canister filter into the line but the water still gets cloudy after Read More …
Ask the pool guy: Should I ever drain my fiberglass pool?
We are lucky to be helping many new homeowners with their swimming pools in Southeastern Michigan this year. I’ve fielded a few calls where a homeowner asks some questions about pool service, and then decides it’s probably worth hiring an Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: Pouring a Sun Ledge {Legendary Escapes}
Details are extremely important here the Pool Guy talks about doing the sun ledge himself instead of contracting it out. The Pool Guy tells us how he had to think through everything to ensure it would be done correctly and Read More …
Hard Water, Soft Water: What Does it All Mean?
Believe it or not, where you live and what type of water you have can have an effect on your home and swimming pool. Let’s take a look at the myths and truths of hard water vs. soft water and Read More …