Getting creative with a backyard can sometimes take a lot of thinking! Yards that are both large and small can have pools in them. This does mean though that they can be different shapes, sizes, and even kinds of pool. Read More …
Author: Ask the Pool Guy
When Should You Open Your Pool?
The date you choose to open your pool is really up to your personal preference. Here in Michigan, we’re opening pools from mid April through the beginning of June. Anything scheduled for an opening beginning June 1 or later will Read More …
Pools and Pinterest
Everyone is always either looking to improve their pool or to build a pool! Pinterest is one of those great sites that always has lots of information, most of it in picture form, which people just love! Everyone always love Read More …
When Should You Call Your Service Provider
Calling your service provider will happen normally at least two or three times a year for most homeowners. Of course you will need to call for your opening and closing of course but then something of your equipment might not Read More …
FerriTabs – Remove Iron From your Swimming Pool
Details: Purchase HERE Ferri-Iron Tabs are water treatment tablets that help eliminate the discoloration caused by iron and manganese. These double-action tablets have been formulated to help decolorize water that has been colored by IRON or MANGANESE. These discoloring insoluble Read More …
What to do when a pool turns green after shocking?
Question: The water is blue at the present and I am getting ready to open the pool for the summer. The pool water doesn’t usually change colors until I shock the pool—then the iron that has been present reacts and Read More …
Ways to Drain or Backwash Your Pool
You have two main options to drain or backwash your pool: YOUR YARD This is a great option since it allows you to reuse water you already paid for and could reduce your landscape water use. Drain your pool or Read More …
Pool Water and Plants – are they Compatible?
IS POOL WATER SAFE FOR PLANTS? Source: http://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/environmental/drain-or-backwash-your-pool Pool water can be safely used to irrigate salt-tolerant plants. But, since it does contain more salt and chlorine than tap water, you should use caution when using pool water on certain Read More …
