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Swimming Pool Automation: Your Guide to a Smart Pool

By Alicia Toedter

Swimming Pool Automation: Your Guide to a Smart Pool

Just like smart home technology, automated pool systems can simplify day-to-day life. Save time and money on maintenance while increasing the efficiency of your pool system with smart pool automation.

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Choosing the Best Above Ground Pool

By Alicia Toedter

Choosing the Best Above Ground Pool

Before you can choose the perfect backyard swimming pool kit, there are a few things to consider. Things like size, shape, height, materials, liner patterns, equipment, and accessories should all play a role in your final decision.

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Saltwater Pool Conversion: A DIY Guide

By Alicia Toedter

Saltwater Pool Conversion

Converting your traditional chlorine pool to a saltwater chlorination system may seem complicated at first. But with this helpful step-by-step guide, we’ll help you learn how to complete a saltwater pool conversion on your own. We’ll also go over common questions related to saltwater pool conversion cost, as well as the pros and cons tied to salt pools.

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How to Change a Pool Light

By Alicia Toedter

how to change a pool light

Some pool owners will call a professional when it’s time to make the switch. But with a little know-how, this is something you can handle yourself. Read on to learn how to safely change or replace a light bulb in an inground swimming pool.

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How to Troubleshoot Hayward Variable Speed Pumps

By Alicia Toedter

How to Troubleshoot Hayward Variable Speed Pumps

When it comes to versatility, reliability, and energy efficiency, Hayward offers a great selection of variable speed pumps for every pool. But when your pump isn’t working as expected, or if it’s throwing an error code, you’ll need to figure out the issue quickly to keep your pool system running smoothly.

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Pool Chemistry 101

By Alicia Toedter

Leslie's Pool Chemistry 101

You know it’s important to regularly test and balance pool water to maintain a clean, safe, and beautiful pool. But why is it so important? If one aspect of your pool water chemistry is out of range, what does that mean? And how does that affect the rest of your pool? More importantly, how do you fix it?!

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Solar Pool Cover Buyer’s Guide

By Alicia Toedter

Solar Pool Cover Buyer's Guide

Solar covers, also called solar blankets, are a lightweight floating barrier for the surface of the pool. They effectively reduce the rate of evaporation, helping pool owners save money on water, pool chemicals, and even heat energy. Before you purchase one of your own, here are all the things you need to know.

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Best Chlorine: Leslie’s 3″ Jumbo Tabs

By Alicia Toedter

Best Chlorine: Leslie's 3" Jumbo Tabs

You may be asking yourself, “What’s so great about Leslie’s 3″ Jumbo Tabs?” Besides, all stabilized chlorine tablets are the same, right?! Nope, not even close. Here’s why.

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Winter Pool Problems (and How to Avoid Them)

By Alicia Toedter

Winter Pool Problems and How To Avoid Them

Winter is here! You can finally prop your feet up and forget about pool maintenance for a few months, right?! Well, not quite. We have a few tips to avoid the most common winter pool problems, including murky pool water, damaged covers, stealthy pool leaks, and cracks in your plumbing and equipment.

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How to Choose the Best Hot Tub Placement

By Alicia Toedter

How to Choose the Best Hot Tub Placement

A portable hot tub can go just about anywhere – patio, gazebo, backyard, indoors, or anywhere else you want. But where’s the best place to put it? We have a few points for you to consider.

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