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Easy Mid-Summer Pool Maintenance for Continued Fun in the Sun

Jul 23rd 2025

On those long, hot midsummer days when the sun is blazing, your backyard swimming pool is your favorite retreat. But as the temperature climbs and the splash count rises, your swimming pool needs a little extra attention to stay clean and ready for a quick dip.Mid-season is the perfect time for a pool checkup, not just to keep the water crystal clear but to make sure everything is wo … read more

5 Essential Care Tips for New Pool Owners

Jun 12th 2025

If you’re a first-time pool owner – congratulations! Owning a pool introduces you and your family to fun times and new experiences in your own backyard. Even so, all the new tasks involved in maintaining your swimming pool can seem a little overwhelming, at first.As we dive into swim season, here’s what you need to know to keep things sparkling, safe and stress-free.Stay on Top of Ma … read more

Protect Your Pup: 4 Essential Pool Safety Tips for Dog Owners

May 15th 2025

Everyone enjoys a dip in the pool on a scorching summer day -- including your dog. As a swimming pool owner, however, before inviting your dog to jump in with you, there are certain things you should know.1. Not Every Dog is a Natural SwimmerMany dogs love the water, but not all pups are built for swimming. Breeds like bulldogs, pugs and dachshunds often struggle due to their body sh … read more

Building Water Confidence: Helpful Learn to Swim Aids for Kids

Jun 5th 2024

Whether your child loves the water or is a timid toe-dipper, no child is a natural-born swimmer. Swimming is a skill that must be learned.Learning to swim is an important life skill for children to master. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that “more children ages 1 to 4 die from drowning than any other cause of death.” Since most of those drownings occur in backyar … read more