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Paul Williams

Chlorine provides more benefits that outweigh the risks associated with it when it comes to treating pool water.

Can You Swim in a Pool Without Chlorine? Breaking Down the Risks

by Paul Williams

Chlorine often gets a bad reputation as an irritant. While it sure may mildly irritate your eyes and skin sometimes, chlorine plays a crucial role in keeping our pool water clean. It ensures that our pool water is free of bacteria and parasites, which further helps us prevent illnesses and infections. You can swim in … Read more

Categories General Info, Pool Safety
One LED light is enough for most residential pools.

How Many LED Pool Lights Do You Really Need? How to Decide.

by Paul Williams

If you’re looking into lighting options for your pool, you can’t go wrong with LED lights. But how many LED lights do you need for your specific pool? You need at least one LED pool light for pools 15′ x 30′ or smaller. Once you exceed 30′, an additional light will be required. For residential … Read more

Categories Pool Decor, Pool Features
You can add salt to a pool but it doesn't make it a saltwater pool.

Can You Put Salt in a Chlorine Pool? What Happens When You Add Salt

by Paul Williams

As the weather warms up, everybody looks forward to a cool dip in the pool. Having a pool at home certainly has its benefits, but chlorine pools can require a lot of maintenance. You may have heard about adding salt to your chlorinated pool, but is this a good idea? You can safely add salt … Read more

Categories Saltwater Pools
Pool water can become stagnant if untreated or changed. This can be very dangerous.

What Happens if You Don’t Change Pool Water? The Dirty Truth

by Paul Williams

Having a pool in your backyard is lovely, especially on those hot summer days! However, like most things worth having, a pool requires maintenance—like ensuring the water is always clean—if you are to reap its benefits. Over time, pool water will become stagnant if you don’t regularly change it or maintain the proper chemical balance. … Read more

Categories Common Problems, Pool Maintenance
Small splashes of pool water onto grass will likely not damage it.

Does Swimming Pool Water Kill Grass? 6 Things to Know

by Paul Williams

Having a swimming pool has countless benefits, but it does require regular maintenance. Knowing that pool water contains a series of added chemicals, it’s fair to wonder if pool water will hurt your grass. Swimming pool water can kill grass, but only if you regularly drain your pool water onto it. Occasional splashes with pool … Read more

Categories Pool Landscaping, Pool Maintenance
Pool deck lifting is a common issue in new construction.

Here’s Why Your Pool Deck is Lifting: 5 Common Causes and Fixes

by Paul Williams

An inground pool is an exciting investment that, besides increasing your home’s value, adds a new dimension to family leisure time. However, you might notice that your pool deck starts lifting in certain areas over time. So why is your pool deck lifting?  A pool deck can start to lift when your pool settles fully … Read more

Categories Common Problems, Pool Safety
Fiberglass pools can be a great option for homeowners in Texas.

Are Fiberglass Pools Good in Texas? Pros and Cons for Texans

by Paul Williams

If you’re living in Texas, you’re no stranger to the unbearably hot summers, and a pool seems like the perfect way to cool off while having fun. Fiberglass pools are an increasingly popular investment, but are fiberglass pools good in Texas? Fiberglass pools are ideal in Texas because they are incredibly durable and resistant to … Read more

Categories General Info
Ledge loungers are known for their durability.

Pool Chair Costs: Why Are Ledge Loungers So Expensive?

by Paul Williams

Selecting the right pool chairs can be challenging given the wide range of styles, materials, and price points. One such brand, the Ledge Lounger, is intriguing, but many people object to their high price point. So why are Ledge Loungers so expensive? Ledge Loungers are designed to sit in the pool for an extended period. … Read more

Categories Pool Decor
Burning eyes are common after swimming if the water chemistry is off.

Why Do Eyes Burn in a Swimming Pool? Tips for Prevention and Relief

by Paul Williams

We’ve all experienced the discomfort of your eyes burning after a day in the pool. There have been many times where my eyes have burned so severely that it’s put me off swimming altogether! I am one of many who have sought out ways to relieve and prevent burning eyes. Your eyes will burn in … Read more

Categories General Info, Pool Maintenance
Beautiful above ground pool deck in backyard.

Cost of Above Ground Pool with Deck – How Much Are They Really?

by Paul Williams

This is the year you’ll finally grant the kids’ wish and buy them a swimming pool. You figured you might as well kill two birds with one stone and get an above-ground pool with a deck, but how much will this cost you? Above-ground pools with a deck cost anywhere from $2,500 to $11,200, including … Read more

Categories Pool Features
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ABOUT ME

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I'm a fun-loving husband and father of 3 that enjoys spending pool days with the family! After years of above ground pool fun, we took the leap and got our first in-ground pool installed. What an exciting journey it has been! I have learned so much along the way, and use this site as an outlet to share everything I've learned, researched, or randomly thought of that I found to be interesting. For more info, see my About Me page.

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