The R&R Blog

You’ve finally done it – you’ve gotten a beautiful swimming pool destined to be the envy of your friends and neighbours, while providing your family with enjoyment all summer long. With a little routine maintenance and basic pool cleaning equipment, you can keep your pool safe and healthy for years to come, and avoid costly […]

Filter Media – What choices do I have? Its pool opening season, but before you begin connecting your equipment, how old is your filter media? The most common type of pool filter for our region is the Sand Filter.  Although DE and cartridge filters are readily available, today we will focus on the sand filter […]

With the generosity of   BioGuard Canada, R&R Pools is proud to present all loyal customers with a free Closing Kit at the end of the season, for those who use our BioGuard products and follow our advice on their water test analysis. Just to remind all our customers, we have outlined the requirements needing to be […]

Have you ever dreamed of living life in exotic resorts and high-end hotels? Or maybe something like in the pictures of the homes of the rich and famous?  You can get the look and feel of these dream spaces for much less then you would expect.  The following swimming pool features are practical, sophisticated and beautiful.  They will […]

5 ways to refresh your aboveground pool THIS summer Is your aboveground pool feeling a little tired? Is the liner faded or just outdated? Do you not have enough space to entertain or use your pool area the way you want to? You can fix that! With a little bit of this and a little […]

Perhaps all those summer afternoons spent drifting in the pool turned your mind a bit mushy. All that time to serenely think your own thoughts, let your mind wander, or simply relax into a meditative silence can’t be good for you, can it?! Okay, it’s wonderful and you miss it. But all is not lost. […]

It had to happen: Winter! While the season probably won’t last several generations like in your favourite HBO fantasy series, it can certainly feel that way – and worst of all, the pool you enjoyed all summer (or meant to, anyway) is off limits. What will fill the recreational void? Here are our top tips for fun […]

If you’re looking out the back window at snowflakes flying – or avoiding the windows altogether because you can’t bear to see your beloved pool freezing all alone outside – you might be the type that’s tempted to pull on your Sorels and head out back to give your pool some TLC. That’s right, let the rest […]

If you are planning on working or playing around the pool during the winter, we have compiled a few tips on safety as well. Keep the snow and ice clear from around the pool deck to reduce the risk of slipping or falling into the pool. Refrain from shoveling the snow and ice off the […]

Winter is coming… Are you ready? With winter quickly approaching it is time to close your pool if you have not already completed the task.   Here we have 5 Tips to help you prevent Winter Damage this season. 1. Check the pool and surrounding area for leaks before you close.– It is cheaper to address […]