Today we begin a new series of ‘Explainer Posts’, designed to educate and enlighten our readership on the inner workings of pool equipment. The heart of the your pool circulation system, your pool pump is called to perform continuous duty, … Continue reading →

One day you must make a decision. The pool plaster has been looking worse every season. Delaminations, stains, cracks, and generally dull and lifeless. You’ve read of the new types of pool plaster options available (in my previous post), and … Continue reading →

Hello again, we have taken a short break from blogging, since we’ve been busy adding the entire content catalog of poolcenter.com and poolproducts.com, which took a lot of time! We hope you enjoy the fresh information! The In The Swim … Continue reading →

Winterizing your own swimming pool, or thinking seriously about it? Sure, you can hire a local company to button things up for the season. OR you can save some money and close the pool yourself. Winter pool closing steps must … Continue reading →

Aboveground pools – are they safer than inground pools? That is a common statement made by an above ground pool salesman, that because of their height they are harder for small children to get into, and because of their depth, … Continue reading →

One of the early discussions we have with our DIY pool kit customers about construction involves the “pool equipment”, or the pump, filter, heater and sanitizing equipment. Our Deluxe and Deluxe Plus Inground Pool Kits both include the very capable Hayward S-244T … Continue reading →

Critters in the pool! Some people can’t stand to see bugs, frogs, ducks or dogs in their pool, and almost everyone would swim faster at the sight of a snake swimming with them! Fact is, bodies of water are a … Continue reading →

Starting up a salt water pool is similar to opening a regular pool, but there are some distinct differences that should be noted. It starts the same way as every pool opening, and ends nearly the same way – it’s … Continue reading →

If you are considering building your own inground swimming pool – one of the driving factors for wanting to do it yourself could be the cost. Hiring a local pool company to build your pool can add $15-20,000 to the … Continue reading →