Salt is the life source for saltwater pools, and properly balancing the salt levels in your saltwater pool is crucial to maintaining a clean and healthy pool.

In this post, we will discuss what Total Dissolved Solids are, how they affect your pool’s health, and how to properly manage them.

Phosphates can lead to gigantic pool issues, so knowing how to manage them is vital. In this post, we will discuss how phosphates end up in your pool, and how to get rid of them to keep your pool clean and healthy.

The presence of metals in your pool water is inevitable, and in small quantities, it’s not a problem. As long as the metal content is below 0.2 ppm (parts per million), you’re in the clear.

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer for many pool owners, and is the perfect time to host one more backyard pool party!

Who doesn’t love a weekend DIY project? With a little creativity and elbow grease, you can transform any area inside or outside your house into a beautiful new space. Even your pool deck. That’s right, we said your pool deck! With a gallon or two of pool deck paint and some know-how, you can give your pool deck a fresh new look.

It’s common for many pool owners to leave their cleaner in the pool for long periods. But should you leave automatic pool cleaners in the pool? No, not really…

Whether you find them cute, or they send shivers down your spine, you’ve likely dealt with a few frogs in your time as a pool owner. While most frogs are harmless outside your pool, they can be problematic when they move into your swimming pool.

Affordable, fully customizable, and easy to install, vinyl pool liners are a popular choice for both new and veteran pool owners. While known for their durability, even the most meticulously constructed vinyl pool liners are susceptible to damage, like liner leaks. Knowing how to patch a vinyl pool liner can prevent serious budget-busting problems, like flooding, equipment damage, and water chemical waste.

Whether they’re in your home or in your pool, bugs are an unpleasant and unwelcome guest. But did you know that water bugs in your pool are often indicative of an underlying pool problem?