Is your backyard looking lack luster or unloved? Decking, fences, and worn-out furniture are getting you down? Glam up your backyard and then kick back poolside with these design inspiring tips! Furniture Fixer-Upper If your backyard furniture is bringing you down, it may be time to replace, or up-cycle your patio furniture into a new […]
Nothing compares to a dip in a pool, right? But this might not be that fun if bees, wasps, frogs and ducks are using your pool as their new stomping grounds. Besides being a nuisance, these small insects and animals can be a health concern. Unless you’re ready to face the consequences of a bee […]
What is it? A coating on the wall of the pool along the waterline which feels greasy. Most of the time it is due to oils, lotions and other organic contaminants that enter the water via swimmers, causing a greasy build-up. By not attending to this problem, you may see some staining along the water […]
What is it? Cloudy water is a murky appearance to the water that does not allow you to see the bottom of the pool, whereas Hazy water allows you to see the bottom of the pool, but the water is not clear to the naked eyes. Hazy and Cloudy water are caused by many things […]
As a pool owner, you’ll once in a while make mistakes while carrying out pool maintenance. But it’s your response to such errors that really matters. These slip-ups present an opportunity to learn. Even so, educating yourself on some of the day-to-day pool maintenance mistakes can help you keep your pool cleaner, safer, and running […]
We have been encouraging customers to upgrade to safety covers for many years now as they are one of the most reliable ways to prevent someone from getting into the pool without supervision, such as children and pets. Each safety cover is custom built to your pool. With their ability to allow precipitation to pass […]
What is it? Pollen is a powdery substance that is given off by plants, grass, weeds, and trees to fertilize other plants. Pollen can be spread by insects and by the wind, landing on any surface that finds itself in its path. Although it can be naked to the eye, it will typically leave a […]
Robotic pool cleaners have become increasingly popular, each season, as pool owners keep looking for ways to enjoy their pool lifestyle rather than spending so much time working on their pools. R&R Pools has a long-standing relationship with Hayward Pool Products. We carry many pieces of their equipment, and guess that you likely have at […]
What is it? There are various reasons for water discoloration, and it may be best to speak to your pool professional to determine what the cause is – Algae or Metals. Your pool professional should have a serious of questions they will ask to help determine the cause to help you find the proper solution: […]
In a typical summer, having people over for a swim is an easy joy for those lucky enough to have a backyard swimming pool. Now, it can feel anxious, even as water buffs everywhere are desperate for a swim with the closure of most public pools. But all is not lost. Keep reading to learn […]
