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    Pool Pet Hair Filtration Problems: How to Keep Fur From Clogging Your Pool System Pool Pet Hair Filtration Problems: How to Keep Fur From Clogging Your Pool System Let's re-examine the fundamentals of pool pet hair filtration problems, because dog hair and other pet fur do not behave like ordinary leaves or surface debris. Fur is light enough to float, fine enough to slip through some baskets, and clingy enough to wrap around skimmer socks, cartridge pleats, pump baskets, cleaner bags, and return fittings. If your pet swims...
    What Pool Valves Do and How to Know If They Are Set Wrong: A Practical Pool Owner Guide What Pool Valves Do and How to Know If They Are Set Wrong: A Practical Pool Owner Guide Owning a pool means learning that clear water is not just about chemicals. Water has to move through the right pipes, at the right speed, in the right direction, and pool valves are the small controls that make that happen. When a valve is set wrong, the pool may still run, but you might notice weak jets, poor skimming, air...
    Pool Renovation Financing Options: Smart Ways to Upgrade Your Pool Without Draining Your Budget Pool Renovation Financing Options: Smart Ways to Upgrade Your Pool Without Draining Your Budget Here is what you need to know before you fall in love with new tile, fresh plaster, a tanning ledge, upgraded lighting, or a complete backyard makeover. Pool renovation financing options can make a major project more manageable, but the best choice depends on the size of the renovation, your home equity, your credit profile, and how long you plan...
    How Lap Pools Differ From Traditional Pools in Cost and Maintenance How Lap Pools Differ From Traditional Pools in Cost and Maintenance There is more to choosing between a lap pool and a traditional pool than deciding whether you want to swim for exercise or lounge with family and friends. The shape, depth, water volume, equipment setup, cleaning routine, and long-term repair profile can all change what you spend after the pool is built. If you are comparing these two pool styles,...
    Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Pool Leaks? What Pool Owners Should Know Before Filing a Claim Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Pool Leaks? What Pool Owners Should Know Before Filing a Claim We can agree that finding out your pool may be leaking is stressful enough before insurance questions enter the picture. One day the water level looks a little low, then the auto-fill keeps running, the deck looks damp, or the equipment pad never seems to dry out. Naturally, the first question many homeowners ask is simple: does homeowners insurance cover...
    Why Is My Pool Deck Always Wet in One Spot? The Hidden Clues Pool Owners Should Not Ignore Why Is My Pool Deck Always Wet in One Spot? The Hidden Clues Pool Owners Should Not Ignore There is a better way to look at that one stubborn wet spot on your pool deck than simply hoping it dries out by tomorrow. A damp area that keeps coming back in the same place is usually telling you something about water movement, drainage, splash patterns, or a possible leak somewhere nearby. The key is not to panic, but...
    How to Tell If a Pool Leak Is Structural or Plumbing Related: Clear Signs Every Pool Owner Should Know How to Tell If a Pool Leak Is Structural or Plumbing Related: Clear Signs Every Pool Owner Should Know The difference between good pool troubleshooting and expensive guesswork often comes down to knowing what the symptoms are trying to tell you. When a pool keeps losing water, the leak may be coming from the structure itself, such as the shell, liner, skimmer, light niche, or fittings, or it may be tied to the plumbing that moves water through the...
    When Should I Drain My Pool? When Should I Drain My Pool? This will save you from one of the most expensive pool mistakes a homeowner can make: draining too much water at the wrong time. A pool can look tough and permanent, but it is designed to hold water, and removing that weight changes the pressure on the shell, liner, plumbing, and surrounding soil. So before you pull out a pump...
    How Do I Find And Fix A Leak In My Pool? A Practical Step-By-Step Guide for Pool Owners How Do I Find And Fix A Leak In My Pool? A Practical Step-By-Step Guide for Pool Owners Think about the last time you walked outside, glanced at your pool, and felt that small jolt of concern because the water level looked lower than it should. A little water loss is normal, especially during hot, dry, windy weather, but a steady drop can leave any pool owner wondering whether something more serious is going on. If you are...
    Pool Tile Cleaning And Stain Removal: How To Restore A Brighter Waterline Without Damaging Your Pool Pool Tile Cleaning And Stain Removal: How To Restore A Brighter Waterline Without Damaging Your Pool This principle applies to almost every pool care problem: the faster you understand what you are looking at, the easier it is to fix it without making the problem worse. Pool tile cleaning and stain removal sounds simple until you realize that white crust, brown streaks, green film, and rough deposits can each point to a different cause. The right...
    How To Know If Your Pool Has A Problem? Early Warning Signs Smart Pool Owners Should Never Ignore How To Know If Your Pool Has A Problem? Early Warning Signs Smart Pool Owners Should Never Ignore A smarter pool routine starts with noticing small changes before they turn into expensive repairs. Your pool will usually give you clues when something is not right, but those clues are easy to miss if you only look at the water when you are ready to swim. Learning how to know if your pool has a problem comes down to...
    Why Are My Pool Tiles Falling Off? Why Are My Pool Tiles Falling Off? Get ready to learn why pool tiles fall off, because the answer is usually more complicated than one bad tile or one rough swim season. When tiles start popping loose around the waterline, spa spillway, steps, bench, or tanning ledge, they are often showing you that water, movement, chemistry, installation, or age has been working behind the scenes for a...