Every weekend is a vacation for homeowners that want to swim, exercise or entertain with a pool, spa, hot tub and backyard living amenity from the Novi Backyard, Pool & Spa Show, March 20 – 22 at the Suburban Collection Read More …
Author: Ask the Pool Guy
Ask the Pool Guy: Kevin with Pool Boy, Pool Cover System {On Location}
Ask the Pool Guy talks to Kevin who explains some smart features of the Pool Boy Pool Cover System. Pool Boy Cover System is a motorized solar cover that helps you to save money on your heating bill, and save Read More …
Ask the Pool Guy: When should a Vinyl Liner be Replaced?
Reasons for replacing a liner and some advice on selecting a new one. Did you know that having a tile border above the liner line will help the liner to last longer.
Ask the Pool Guy: The Purpose of Tile on a Swimming Pool or Liner
In a follow-up to the question “When should I replace my liner?” Al talks about hiding the scum line and the difference between using real tile or a liner with a tile pattern at the top.
Ask the Pool Guy: Why are Vinyl Liners Different from Years Ago
How long should my liner last? Why don’t liners last as long as they used to? Al explains the changes in available liner materials that have changed liner durability.
Ask the Pool Guy: Diving Boards and Diving Envelopes Discussion
This discussion is about residential, in-ground swimming pools. Al explains the mathematical calculation necessary to create a safe environment for diving.
Ask the Pool Guy: Attractive and Functional Hand/Grab Rails for Swimming Pools
Combining pool design with what is available on the market. Stainless steel? Plastic? Required for safety, they offer a challenge to pool designers to integrate them elegantly.
The Future of Water Testing
Monitoring your water from a distance? Drones delivering chemicals and dropping them into your pool? Al talks about the future and explains why mailing in a sample will probably not happen.
