When the weather heats up there is no better place to cool off and relax than your own swimming pool and the memories created with you, your children, and eventually your grandchildren are certainly priceless. Just as most things in life that are valuable and enjoyable, ownership comes with a price and a responsibility. Today, however, with a properly designed and outfitted pool, the seemingly endless tasks of old have long been eliminated by technology that has automated many processes. We employ all that are available and they are included in our basic package, but still there are items beyond our control. If you are not inclined to do these or don’t have the time, we do offer weekly service and we can ensure that all the following are tended to:  #1….

The big day has come – your pool construction is finished and it’s time to start swimming! And to get the most out of your pool, there are some important things you should know about managing the water in your pool. Filling your pool for the first time One of the first mistakes people make may be a costly one. When it’s time to fill the pool, we recommend having a soft cloth tied to the end of the hose to diffuse the water pressure as your pool fills. Why? This prevents having too much water pressure on a particular spot in the plaster and risking a crack! The hose end should be placed on the main drain grate in the deep end of your…

Maintaining good quality water is crucial in order to get maximum enjoyment from your pool and keep maintenance issues to a minimum. And while every pool is different, this guide to pool water chemistry will teach you what to look for and help you avoid common mistakes which can cause problems with your water. What is pH? Simply speaking, pH is a measure of how acidic or how alkaline your water is. On this scale that runs from “0” to “14”, a reading of “7” indicates that your water is neutral (neither acidic nor alkaline). As the reading gets below “7”, the water becomes increasingly acidic and as it rises above “7”, it becomes increasingly alkaline. The recommended pH is slightly alkaline, or 7.4-7.6. The…