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Archives for August 2023
Time to Order a Mesh Pool Cover for Fall
Do you need a new mesh pool cover or an existing one remade? After placing your order, it can take several weeks before installation is possible. Now is the time to take the first step and have us come out and measure your pool. In the fall and winter seasons, falling tree foliage, wind-blown debris and sudden freezes are a part of life in North Texas. Pool covers are an important consideration … [Read more...] about Time to Order a Mesh Pool Cover for Fall
Tips for a Great Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
The summer of 2023 has been a very hot one, and we are glad that fall will be here soon. Oftentimes this summer, especially when the temperatures were between 105-108, it was even too hot to use the pool. We are hopeful that the weather starts cooling down some for Labor Day weekend-which is typically a very big weekend for swimming pool parties, probably second only to the July 4th … [Read more...] about Tips for a Great Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
We have just experienced a very dry spring (March-May), which is typically our rainy season. Some areas in Dallas/Fort Worth have received some heavy rainfall at times but overall, it has been very, very dry in Denton. This is not a good sign as we head into the typically very hot dry months. The north Texas area tends to have pockets of fairly expansive soil—soil that contracts when it gets … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
Gohlke Pools Celebrates 65 Years Serving Denton County!
DENTON, TEXAS - Gohlke Pools was established in 1958 by Gene Gohlke and Bert Moore, and recently celebrated its 65th anniversary of serving Denton County pool owners. The company, then named Royal Pools, constructed many commercial and residential pools still around today. Gohlke bought the business in 1963 and the name eventually changed to Gohlke Pool Supply. Gene and his son Matt formed … [Read more...] about Gohlke Pools Celebrates 65 Years Serving Denton County!
Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
With the hot weather that we are currently experiencing, we are getting asked our opinion of whether dogs should be allowed in the family pool. Although it is recommended by most in the swimming pool industry that dogs not be allowed in pools (due to additional chemical requirements and dog hair in the filter), we have always felt that dogs that enjoy being in the water should be allowed to do so. … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs