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you should not drain your pool below six inches under your skimmer

How Far Below the Skimmer Should You Drain a Pool?

by Shelby Hatcher

Pool skimmers are crucial parts of a pool because they draw in and trap debris that could clog the pool pump, thus interfering with the pool’s water circulation system. Therefore, when draining a swimming pool, you must consider the distance between the skimmer and the water level. When draining a pool, maintain a distance of … Read more

Categories Common Problems, General Info, Pool Equipment, Pool Maintenance
it is recommended to wait 72 hours after plastering your pool

How Soon Can You Swim After Plastering a Pool?

by Shelby Hatcher

Plastering your pool makes it look more aesthetically pleasing and can extend the structure’s lifespan. It creates a watertight seal for in-ground pools that prevents leaks from forming. However, plastering your pool can also cause a significant issue: you will have to wait for some time after you plaster your pool before you can start … Read more

Categories Pool Features, Pool Maintenance, Pool Safety
Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants.

Can You Plant Hostas Around a Pool?

by Shelby Hatcher

Figuring out what plants to install around a pool can be challenging. For one, you need to choose varieties that don’t create debris in the pool that you will need to clean frequently. However, you also need to choose options that work in your pool’s microclimate and are easy to take care of—which is why … Read more

Categories Pool Features, Pool Landscaping
Does Chlorine Affect Evaporation Rate?

Does Chlorine Make Pool Water Evaporate Faster?

by Shelby Hatcher

Keeping your pool clean is one of the most important things you must do to maintain. While there are multiple ways to ensure your pool water is safe to swim in, using chlorine is one of the most efficient methods to ensure you don’t have to refill your pool constantly. However, you might wonder if … Read more

Categories General Info, 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
Swimming pool overflows into drain.

Swimming Pool Overflows: How to Handle an Overflowing Pool

by Paul Williams

It’s rained seemingly nonstop for days straight, and the water levels seem on the verge of overflowing. What do you do when the rain pushes your pool water levels over the waterline? Do swimming pools overflow when it rains? Swimming pools will overflow with enough rain if no preventive steps have been taken to avoid … Read more

Categories Pool Maintenance

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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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