After a glorious summer, closing your pool is not an easy task to think about. When is the best time to close? Do we need to put in chemicals before closing the pool? How can you open cleaner in the spring? What about covering the pool – Do I really need to? Here we […]
We all end up busy during the summer, between vacations, weddings, working longer hours, it seems summer passes us by with the blink of an eye. How can you ensure your pool is always ready when you are? 1. Sanitize / Shock / Test On a weekly basis, spend just a few moments testing your […]
When designing your dream backyard, it is easy to fall into the design “mistake” category. We have compiled a list of some of common mistakes people make when creating their backyard paradise that will hopefully help you on your own journey. 1. Ensure you contact a pool installer with knowledge and experience. A pool installation […]
Taking care of a pool can seem overwhelming and sometimes confusing, especially for new pool owners. Although it does take some time to get into a routine, it’s easy once you get the hang of it. Here are 5 simple tips from a service technician to make taking care of your pool a little bit […]
1. OPEN EARLY! After the winter thaw get ready to start up your pool. Algae loves to grow in dark, uncirculated water. If a heat wave, even a short one, begins before you open the pool, your chances of opening green become greater. Once the pool is green you will need to shock and may develop cloudy […]
There is nothing worse than planning a special pool party and your pool is not ready. Use these tips and tricks to get your pool sparkling before your next big event. 1. As discussed in our last blog, Test your water! Use your test strips or visit your pool professional to see your water conditions […]
It’s that sad time of the year again, time to start prepping to close the pool down. Ugh! We had a late start, but the weather in July and August more than made up for it. Hopefully you all made it through Hurricane Dorian without too many issues. Here are a few helpful tips […]
It’s time to begin prepping! With summer not too far away, everyone is starting to think about opening their pool, but before you do, remember to prepare and ensure everything is in good condition at least a week before beginning. This will provide you with enough time to contact your local pool professional if there […]
So as the year winds down and the season comes to an end, we have leaves falling, the pool is only getting used a few times a week, if at all. A lot of us are so in the habit of doing all of the weekly chemicals that we continue to shock our pools […]
The world of pools is full of myths, ones that often effect how people view their pool or others. We at R&R hear these on a daily basis and we thought we should share with you and debunk the most common swimming pool myths. You must wait an hour after eating before swimming. Oh, […]
