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Green grass and trees next to swimming pool on terrace during summer. Real photo

Can Tree Roots Damage Swimming Pools?

by Shelby Hatcher

Pools can provide some much-needed cooling relief during unbearably hot summers. Proper maintenance is crucial to keeping your pool functional for longer, so you must consider issues such as how tree roots impact swimming pools. Tree roots can damage swimming pools. Trees with extensive root systems that grow too close to a swimming pool that … Read more

Categories Pool Landscaping, Pool Maintenance, Pool Safety
fiberglass pools can be installed quickly

Are Fiberglass Pools Good in Florida? Tips for Floridian Buyers

by Shelby Hatcher

As a Floridian, having a swimming pool in your backyard is ideal for beating the heat that persists here almost all year. Before you started researching, you had never realized there were so many types of pool materials. You decide to look into fiberglass pools. Are they right choice for your Florida home? Fiberglass pools … Read more

Categories General Info, Pool Features, Pool Landscaping
Black bottom swimming pools tend to be warmer than lighter lined pools

Black Swimming Pools: A Complete Overview of Black Bottom Pools

by Shelby Hatcher

Most swimming pool owners love looking straight down into their pool’s depths to see where grime has accumulated. However, not everyone shares that sentiment. Some pool owners prefer black-bottom pools, which make the water look darker due to the black liner. So is a black-bottom swimming pool right for you? Black bottom swimming pools certainly … Read more

Categories Pool Decor, Pool Features
Robotic pool cleaners do not damage vinyl liners.

Do Robotic Pool Cleaners Damage Vinyl Liners? What to Look For

by Paul Williams

Robotic pool cleaners are the easiest and most effective way to attain and sustain spotless floors, coves, steps, and walls. However, robotic pool cleaners do not have identical specs, and there are various pool surface types. So, do robotic pool cleaners damage vinyl liners? Most robotic pool cleaners do not damage vinyl liners as their … Read more

Categories Pool Equipment
Concrete pools do not have liners.

Do Concrete Pools Have Liners? Why Some Might and Probably Shouldn’t

by Paul Williams

Concrete pools can be an excellent option for your backyard. They are durable and will last for decades. But they aren’t the only options on the market. Liner pools are another popular pool type. This raises an important question. Does a concrete pool have a liner?  Most concrete pools won’t have a liner, because unlike … Read more

Categories General Info, 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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