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How to get rid of algae in your pool – Every tip you should know

Posted on July 5, 2022December 12, 2022 by Tre Golding

Let’s imagine the best summer day you can think of. The sun is shining, the drink in your hand helps you mitigate the thirst you feel, and the suffocating hot temperatures are inviting you to refresh yourself in the swimming pool you’re so proud of. So, you begin to walk, slowly, towards the pool, feeling…

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National Pool Opening Day

Posted on April 14, 2022November 12, 2022 by Tre Golding

Hooray!!! It’s Almost Pool Opening Day According to NationalDayCalendar.com, National Pool Opening Day was started by Leslie’s in 2016 Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies and it is the last Saturday in April.  This year, it’s on the 30th of April! – So it is a time to open pools and get them back in shape before…

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Pool diving boards – Choosing the best kind

Posted on December 3, 2021November 12, 2022 by Tre Golding

Who says a diving board is limited to a public swimming pool? Some of the best childhood memories involve jumping into the water, performing the most outrageous stunts from a diving board. Times have changed (and thankfully safety around the pool is tighter now), so if your pool is large enough, why not add a…

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How to choose the right pool ladder

Posted on October 20, 2021November 12, 2022 by Tre Golding

A pool ladder is one of the most obvious -yet overlooked- pool accessories there are. After all, at some point people need a proper way to get in or out of the swimming pool with ease and safely. There are many pool ladder options to choose from and considerations to take before buying one. If…

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Best pool floats for kids & adults

Posted on August 19, 2021November 12, 2022 by Tre Golding

One of the best perks of owning a pool is – well – using it as much as you can! And there’s no better way to enjoy the summer away than lounging in some good old pool floats. There’s no denying that the best pool floats can really make a difference and are a must-have…

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How to heat a pool

Posted on August 11, 2021March 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

Pool owners who live in climates that are cold but not freezing during the winter, or owners that just want to extend their season, knowing how to heat a pool comes in handy, so owning a pool heater is the first step (as well as measuring your water temperature) Let’s heat things up and take…

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How to Winterize and close a Pool

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by Tre Golding

Winterizing, or closing your pool, is necessary if you live in a climate that sees temperatures below freezing for any length of time. If that’s your case, you must learn how to winterize a pool to prevent any possible damage. In this post, you’ll learn how to winterize a pool in 10 easy steps. Why…

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How to open a pool

Posted on April 9, 2021November 7, 2022 by Tre Golding

Pool opening or pool startup typically refers to “taking a pool out of hibernation” for our friends in colder climates and for our friends that keep their pools “open” year round then it means getting ready for your first swim or your first pool party of the season. Either way, it means you’re ready for…

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How long to run a pool water pump and filter

Posted on April 8, 2021April 9, 2021 by Tre Golding

This is a very, very common question and the answer is “it depends.” However, the quick and easy answer is 1 hour for every 10 degrees F of the temperature of the water. More accurately though you should run it as long and as much as is required to keep your water clean and clear….

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Pool safety for dogs

Posted on April 7, 2021March 16, 2022 by Tre Golding

Pets are like children in many ways, and if you have owned a pet you know that they are an important part of your life and emotional attachment is very strong. Just as parents of children need to keep their kids safe, pet parents need to keep their pets safe too. Generally speaking, when people…

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How to get rid of Algae in my pool?

How to clear Cloudy Pool Water

How to Open an Inground Pool for the Summer

How to Raise or Lower pH and Alkalinity

How to fix water imbalance

How to lower/raise Alkalinity in Pools

Pool Chemicals – Learn how to use pool chemicals

Pool Brands for your Pool

Chlorine Pool Tablets

Algaecide for Swimming Pools

Pool Stabilizer – What is it and how to use it

Alkalinity Up – A way to increase alkalinity

Pool Chemicals – All you need to know

What is Flocculant and how to use it in the pool

Metal Sequestrant – What is it?

pH Up to raise the pH of your pool

Pool Brands

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Leisure Time Renew

Leslie’s Power Powder Plus

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Trevi Non Chlorine Shock

Trevi Blue Clarifier

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Trevi pH Minus

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