Having cloudy pool water is one of the largest issues when owning a pool. It is caused naturally by the particles suspended in the water. These particles can be a remnant or a result of many things: dirt, dust, lint, Read More …
Category: Pool Guy – Bonus Material
Are you Shocked?
Reasons you should shock your pool Your pool is outside and therefore is exposed to large amounts of foreign, organic materials. Anything you can think of can make its way into your pool: dirt, dust, leaves, animal droppings, bugs, sunscreen, Read More …
SikaFlex for Horizontal Expansion Joints
The joint between the pool coping and patio is an area that should be sealed to prevent water from weeping in and affecting your swimming pool. Many people mistakenly believe the joint is simply cosmetic. It is also functional and Read More …
The Truth about Truck Bed Swimming Pools {a fun info-graphic by DualLiner}
This was sent to the pool guy via DualLiner and we just had to share with you! You’ve got a pickup truck, a tarp, and a garden hose — the first logical thought is truck bed swimming pool, right? This Read More …
Furniture Lift: CR Plastic Products
Liven Up Your Backyard Nothing beats sitting out in your backyard, laying on a lawn chair, and having a drink. However, if your furniture is old, weather-worn, and uninviting looking, it can definitely ruin the mood. This might be the Read More …
Keeping the Little Ones Safe
Swim time should be fun time. However, having a pool and having young children can prove to be quite the stressful adventure. This does not need to be the case. All that is needed is a healthy attitude towards swim Read More …
Salt Pools: The Right Way to Add Salt
At Ask the Pool Guy, we get asked all the time, “How do we add salt?” So let’s see what Al Curtis from Ask the Pool Guy has to say about this common dilemma. How: When adding salt to a Read More …
Adding Shade to Your Yard
Thankfully, today there many ways we can enjoy the great outdoors without having to enjoy the sun directly. Adding some sort of shade feature to your backyard landscaping can create a cooling atmosphere and help your pool be even more Read More …