How to Measure For an Above Ground Pool Liner
An often-overlooked step in replacing your aboveground pool liner, measuring your pool properly will prevent undue surprises. This is because not all…
Pool Cover Removal, Cleaning, and Storage
Taking care of your pool cover is just as important as taking care of the pool itself! A damaged or dirty pool…
Swimming Pool Paints: A Buyer’s Guide
There’s nothing like a new coat of paint to freshen up the look and feel of your pool. Whether you need paint…
How to wire a 2-speed pool pump
Your new 2-speed pool pump finally arrived, the product of your long study of energy efficient pool pumps (now required in many…
Swimming Pool Heat Pumps: A Buyer’s Guide
Swimming pool heat pumps offer warm pool water at a fraction of the cost of gas pool heaters, and unlike solar heaters,…
How to Properly Size a Replacement Pool or Spa Heater
When replacing a pool heater, is bigger better? If you own a gas pool heater, chances are that you've either replaced it…
Automatic Pool Cleaners: A Buyer’s Guide
With so many options available in the world of automatic pool cleaners it’s easy to be almost immediately overwhelmed. The best way…
How to Really Clean a Pool Filter Cartridge
They look a lot like the pleated air filter in your car, but with a center chamber. Pool filter cartridges trap dirt…
Installing a Replacement Pool Filter
Replacing a pool filter can seem like a daunting task. Not only is your current one no longer functional, but there are…
How to Measure for a Custom Safety Pool Cover
Once you’ve determined that you need a custom pool safety cover, the next step is measuring your pool to ensure a proper…