Archives for 2013

Looks like some cold weather is on it's way - save yourself from expensive repairs due to freeze damage.  Below are things to check before the cold weather gets here: Make sure your main pool pump is functional and is running whenever freezing weather occurs.  Most pool pump timers/controls use a freeze guard to accomplish this.  If the pump doesn't automatically kick on, you will need to … [Read more...] about Upcoming Freeze Alert

One area that is often overlooked by designers is backyard and pool area lighting.  Backyard lighting can be beautiful, and is something that can be enjoyed year-round.  When daylight savings ends, many people arrive home after dark which gives them only the weekends to enjoy the beautiful landscaping and pool environment that they have spent thousands of dollars creating. In addition to … [Read more...] about Backyard & Pool Area Lighting

Well—summer seems to have ended!  This last cold front caused the average water temperature to go from approximately 80 degrees to approximately 70 degrees in just a few days.  That is too cold for many of us to comfortably enjoy it, as most of us prefer pool water temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s.  With the first average freeze date for this area being fairly soon (November 22nd), pool water … [Read more...] about How To Enjoy Your Pool Thru November

It seems like it has been a fairly mild summer overall, especially when compared to the last two summers.  In the summer of 2012—we had 34 days over 100 degrees, and in the summer of 2011—we had a record breaking 71 days over 100 degrees.  But we average only 18 days over 100, and we are currently at 25 days over 100 degrees—so it has actually been a fairly hot summer.  Here is what this summer … [Read more...] about End of Summer Near?

Although this summer appears that it will be much milder than the last two summers, it is still very hot this time of year.  Traditionally one of the solutions to dealing with the summer heat is the cool enjoyment that a swimming pool can provide.  That is not always possible in August—as pool water tends to heat up, oftentimes past the point of being refreshing. Most swimmers like … [Read more...] about How to Cool Your Pool Water

Thus far, our summer temperatures seem to me to be at or below normal, especially when compared to the last two summers. Nevertheless, it is hot, and hot weather can create problems for swimming pools, especially if a routine swimming pool maintenance program is not followed.  We care for several hundred pools on a weekly basis, and although we don’t always succeed at keeping them clear and … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Pool Problems in Hot Weather

Fruit flavors dominate in seasonal concoctions It’s going to get hot again, and the staff at Denton Time decided it was high time to suggest some seasonal libations. Patios all over Denton are ripe for summer cocktails, and the devoted workers at your neighborhood newspaper were good for a round or two. Given the healthy number of bars and restaurant bars in our fair city, this is but a small … [Read more...] about Fruit flavors dominate in seasonal concoctions