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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.

Close a Pool Vs. Freeze Protection

December 11, 2013 Ask the Pool Guy

How do you Protect your Pool from the Winter Season? Freezing water can cause more than damage in your pipes. The cold can damage most pool equipment such as heaters, pumps, and filters.When the outdoor temperature drops below 32, costly Read More …

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Safety Cover: Is this normal?

December 2, 2013 Ask the Pool Guy

We love our safety covers! Sometimes safety cover owners (especially new owners) have questions about what is normal or what is not. In this case, the pool cover was draining well when it rained in the early fall, but now Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy: An Aloha Fiberglass Pool Feature

November 21, 2013September 4, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

During the 2013 International Pool and Spa Show in Las Vegas our team had the chance to spend time with the great folks over at Aloha Fiberglass Pools – they are embracing the internet, marketing with their builders, and are Read More …

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Ask the Pool Guy Takes Las Vegas!

November 20, 2013May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

This month, the Pool Guy enjoyed seeing his name in lights in Vegas at the 2013 International Pool and Spa Show. Named among Pool and Spa News’ Masters of Design earlier this year, Al Curtis and his partners, Sandi Maki Read More …

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EZ Leaf Cover for Hot Tubs

November 18, 2013April 10, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Invented out of necessity, the EZ Leaf Cover is a foldable leaf net that fits most hot tubs and spas.  Instead of spending valuable time fishing out leaves, pollen, twigs and other debris, you could be using the EZ Leaf Read More …

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A Pool Girl’s Last Day (for now)

October 17, 2013May 18, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

Jessie the office girl, here. I’m known by many other names: most commonly Becky, Stephie, Jenny, and Jackie…because I answer the phone countless times per day, and have come to find out that “Jessie” is not the easiest name to Read More …

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Case Study: What safety cover does the pool guy recommend? Mesh or Solid?

September 19, 2013September 19, 2013 Ask the Pool Guy

We just got an online inquiry about safety covers, and there were some great questions so we thought we’d share them here: Q: I was wondering if you can tell me which is a better safety cover for an in Read More …

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Pool Leaks and Pressure Testing

September 13, 2013September 10, 2013 Ask the Pool Guy

Pressure Testing is one way of finding the cause of a swimming pool leak in the plumbing system. Pressure testing: if your plumbing lines are suspect a pressure test may be performed to determine if one of the lines is Read More …

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