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How to Keep Frogs Out of Your Pool

By Merrick Miller

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.

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How to Patch a Vinyl Pool Liner

By Merrick Miller

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.

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How to Get Rid of Water Bugs in Your Pool

By Merrick Miller

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?

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How to Treat Mustard Algae in Your Pool

By Merrick Miller

This post is about mustard algae. Specifically, how to treat mustard algae in your pool, and how to prevent it from coming back once it’s gone. Before we explain how to kill off the mustard algae in your pool, let’s dive into what mustard algae is and where it comes from.

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How to Treat Black Algae in Your Pool

By Merrick Miller

Unfortunately, ridding your pool of black algae is no easy feat. But before we discuss how to get rid of black algae, it’s important to understand what it is and where it comes from.

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How to Troubleshoot Polaris Robotic Pool Cleaners

By Merrick Miller

Unless you have the owner’s manual handy, it can be difficult to find a solution to your pool cleaner problems. Thankfully, you’re in luck! We have prepared a straightforward troubleshooting guide for Polaris robotic pool cleaners, so you can easily reference the problem and find a solution quickly.

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How to Troubleshoot a Hayward AquaRite Salt System

By Merrick Miller

How to Troubleshoot a Hayward AquaRite Salt System

Hayward is known for producing top-of-the-line pool equipment, and the Hayward AquaRite salt system is no exception. In this guide, we’ll teach you how to recalibrate and troubleshoot your AquaRite salt system, should problems arise.

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How to Vacuum a Pool

By Merrick Miller

There are many fancy, high-tech pool cleaners on the market today that offer a hands-off approach to pool cleaning. But oftentimes, a little physical labor and elbow grease can’t be beat. We’ll help you learn how to manually vacuum your swimming pool.

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4th of July Pool Party Planning

By Merrick Miller

4th of July Pool Party Planning

Summertime is right around the corner, and you know what that means? Spending warm sunny days poolside with friends, and celebrating summer holidays. Don’t let a dirty pool or flat floats ruin your Independence Day bash. We’ll show you how to prepare your pool and backyard so you can host the best 4th of July pool party ever!

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How to Balance Cyanuric Acid in a Pool

By Merrick Miller

How to Balance Cyanuric Acid

If you’re unfamiliar with Cyanuric Acid, think of it like chlorine’s bodyguard. Also known as a pool water “stabilizer” or “conditioner,” Cyanuric Acid’s main job is to stabilize and protect the chlorine in your water.

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