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For all the pool knowledge you're looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about swimming pools, all in one place. Ask the Pool Guy is passionate about sharing the vast knowledge he has acquired throughout his decades in the pool industry, and he wants to make sure everyone has an enjoyable pool experience. If you can't find the information you're looking for here, you can contact him or a capable member of his team! Visit our Ask the Pool Guy Website: https://www.askthepoolguy.com Legendary Escapes is the home of the hybrid swimming pool. Al, the designer and builder, and his team are passionate about creating unique, one-of-a-kind pools. They are constantly innovating and coming up with new ways to better serve their clients. No two Legendary Escapes pools are alike, and they are unlike any pool you'll find elsewhere. Our website showcases our projects, as well as providing helpful information if you're a current pool owner or considering building a swimming pool. To learn more about the construction arm of Ask the Pool Guy, check out the Legendary Escapes website: http://www.LegendaryEscapes.com Ask the Pool Guy and Legendary Escapes are striving to share the knowledge! We don't think homeowners in SE Michigan should be the only people who have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hybrid swimming pool; so we're working with builders across the country to bring hybrid pools to you. We're happy to work with local builders, wherever "local" might be, to design and build beautiful pools all over the country.

Can I add steps to an existing vinyl liner pool?

June 9, 2016May 25, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Yes, steps can be added, and it is perfect to do this when you are doing a liner replacement anyway. Check out these concrete steps that were formed and poured into this existing vinyl liner pool. The pool was then Read More …

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One Dog Swimming in the Pool Equals Fifty or More Swimmers

June 9, 2016June 8, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Time to shock the pool when they are done swimming!

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Safety Cover Storage Tips from the Pros

June 8, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

If you invest in a safety cover, especially a cool, crazy or higher dollar cover be sure it doesn’t get left sitting on the patio or under a deck for any length of time. The cover will attract critters and Read More …

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Watch Pets and People in the Pool! Safety First!

June 8, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Watch Pets and People in the Pool! Safety First!

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My Pool is Leaking – What Can I do next to find the leak?

June 8, 2016May 25, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Question: I saw on your site that were you’re discussing pool leaks. Our pool last summer kept losing water. We didn’t know where it was coming from at first but after the winter and draining the pool, we noticed the Read More …

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Cottonwoods issues? Try the Pool Skim

June 7, 2016July 13, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

This is a great after market product for your cotton wood issues, this unit will thread into your return fitting. A fellow service guy was raving about them, within an hour it had cottonwoods under control, so we’d suggest checking Read More …

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My Pump Has Air Bubbles – Why?

June 7, 2016September 4, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Good morning, I have a 12′ x 24′ semi-inground oval swimming pool. It is a saltwater pool. I had someone come and set my pool up filter, saltron and he added two bags of shock. When the water was filled Read More …

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My new liner still feels like it has wrinkles – what can I do to get them out?

June 6, 2016May 25, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Question: We were able to get in the pool this weekend.  The new liner looks good but we feel wrinkles in the bottom of the liner.  The wrinkles are not folded over but are definitely there.  We mentioned when the Read More …

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