Technology has come a long way since the beginning of swimming pools. Swimming pool automation allows a pool owner to control almost all aspects of their pool from a remote device such as a smartphone. There are different levels of Read More …
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Exploring Your Pool Patio Options
In this article we will explore the most common types of swimming pool patios so you can get an idea of what the options are, as well as the pro’s and con’s of each. Concrete-Broom Finished: This is typically the Read More …
Hybrid Pool Options: Featuring Vinyl/Gunite Pools
Al at Ask the Pool Guy was once given the opportunity from a client to create a vinyl liner pool with deck chairs and a swim-up bar. His solution: a vinyl/gunite hybrid. With hybrid pools Al can challenge the boundaries Read More …
Basic Pool Closing Maintenance Guide
If you live anywhere that gets cold, snow, or ice, you know you have to close your pool at the end of each season. The ideal time to close your pool is before it gets cold and especially before the Read More …
Creating the Perfect Water Feature
If you’re looking for a statement piece to finish your backyard oasis, adding a water feature to your pool could be the missing touch. There are many options ranging from fountains to swim up bars that can create a custom Read More …
Weekly Pool Cleaning Schedule
In order to keep your pool up and running properly you’ll need to perform basic weekly cleaning and pool service. You can take care of it yourself or join a weekly cleaning service route so all you have to do Read More …
Tips for a Successful Pool Opening
Here are ten basic steps for opening your pool each spring. Remove the pool cover- You may have a plastic, safety, or automatic pool cover. Either way, it needs to come off in order to use your pool! Plastic covers Read More …
Choosing Proper Fill Water
Pools require fill water for a multitude of reason: they’re new, they’ve been remodeled, too much splashing fun, there may be a leak, or just plain evaporation. Choosing the proper fill water for your pool is essential in order to Read More …