We are amid the sweltering Florida summer. You may have noticed; your pool chemistry needs a little extra attention this time of year. That’s because the sun and the heat have an impact on your pool chemicals (let’s face it, they influence pretty much everything when it’s this hot). This blog will touch on a […]
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The real estate market has been hot lately and there are many new homeowners and pool owners in our area, so we thought it would be a great time to touch on some of the basics of maintaining your pool. These basic maintenance items will help make your pool look more inviting and will help
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This is the second blog in our two-part series focusing on expecting the unexpected. It is important in the remodeling business to expect the unexpected. Unlike new construction, in remodeling you don’t begin with a clean slate. Often, remodels are constrained by the quality of the initial construction or by its unique features. When
This is our third blog in our series diving deeper into the main steps in resurfacing your swimming pool. We have had a short hiatus from our regular blog posts for the holidays but are very excited to continue this series covering the basic steps of pool resurfacing! As a short recap: there are five
You may already know it’s time to resurface your swimming pool, but do you know what that work entails? The most frequently asked questions we receive in the office are about the pool refinishing process, how long it takes, and how does it work. While there are concrete pools of many shapes and sizes, the
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From time to time we have homeowners that contact us, asking if we can repaint their pools. Painting your swimming pool might seem like a quick and inexpensive alternative to resurfacing your swimming pool but we strongly discourage anyone from painting their pools. Painting your swimming pool will cost you more in the long run
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Is your pool well loved by all the members of your family? Even the four-legged ones? Some dogs are natural swimmers and L-O-V-E getting in the pool. Dog breeds, such as Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundland Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Portuguese Water Dogs, and Golden Retrievers even have webbed feet which help them be more proficient swimmers.
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Why do so many pool owners struggle to take care of their swimming pools? The first reason is simply not understanding the technical aspects of pool maintenance such as water chemistry. If you do not understand pool water chemistry values or how to interact with these values then it would seem obvious that you might
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Skim all debris from pool surface to keep it free of floating leaves, bugs and organic matter Vacuum all debris from the floor of the pool (failure to do this will impair your ability to maintain chemical balance) Keep skimmer strainer basket and pump strainer basket free of leaves and debris at all times Maintain
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As the Florida spring arrives, it is time to start thinking about getting your pool primed for the swimming season. When opening your pool, our favorite approach is to take stock of what chemicals you have on hand as well as checking other pool supplies like your net, brush, skimmer, lights, and other accessories to
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