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11 Common Pool Maintenance Mistakes

11 Common Pool Maintenance Mistakes

Pool care entails a lot of little details. It's easy to forget one or two of them from time to time. Luckily, all pool maintenance mistakes are fixable.

A Beginner’s Guide to Pool Maintenance

A Beginner’s Guide to Pool Maintenance

Learn proper pool maintenance with easy tips on cleaning, balancing chemicals, and troubleshooting common issues to keep your pool water clear.

How to Get Rid of Foam in a Hot Tub

How to Get Rid of Foam in a Hot Tub

Did you find foam in your hot tub? Don't worry. It's easy to get rid of hot tub foam and even easier to prevent it. Let's learn how...

How to Prime a Pool Pump in 4 Easy Steps

How to Prime a Pool Pump in 4 Easy Steps

A lot of things can happen to keep a pump from working properly, but a lot of those things can be avoided by knowing how to prime a pool pump.

Hot Tub Chemistry 101: What, When, and How to Add Chemicals

Hot Tub Chemistry 101: What, When, and How to Add Chemicals

Do you know which hot tub chemicals you need to keep the water balanced? What about when and how to add them? Get a hot tub chemistry education right here.

The Best Solar Pool Covers in 2025

The Best Solar Pool Covers in 2025

A solar cover can save you money on chemicals, your electric bill, and even reduce water evaporation. We picked the best solar pool covers in 2024.

How Long Should I Run My Pool Pump Every Day?

How Long Should I Run My Pool Pump Every Day?

Well, 24 hours a day would be ideal. But there's a better answer to how long to run a pool pump, and it won't make your electric bill skyrocket.

How to Shock a Pool The Right Way

How to Shock a Pool The Right Way

Been a while since you shocked your pool? You're laying out a doormat for algae and other contaminants. Put up a keep out sign with a dose of pool shock.

How to Clean a Pool Filter (Sand, Cartridge, D.E.)

How to Clean a Pool Filter (Sand, Cartridge, D.E.)

Do you know how to clean a pool filter? Are you sure? Get crystal clear, pristine pool water by keeping any type of filter clean with a few easy methods.

The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners in 2026

The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners in 2026

Gone are the days where you have to manually vacuum your pool. It's not science fiction anymore; you have plenty of robotic pool cleaners to choose from.

7 Household Products to Clean Your Hot Tub

7 Household Products to Clean Your Hot Tub

Before you reach for harsh chemicals, take a look around the house. You may already have all the household products you need to clean your hot tub.

The Best Pool Alarms To Keep Kids Safe in 2024

The Best Pool Alarms To Keep Kids Safe in 2024

A pool alarm is an easy way to keep your family safe. But some alarms are safer than others. Here are the best pool alarms of the year.