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How to Prevent Freeze Damage
The forecast is calling for extremely cold weather beginning late this weekend into early next week. This can be difficult on pool equipment, as water expands by approximately 9% when it freezes, sometimes resulting in busted pipes or equipment components. What can really be difficult on pool equipment is consecutive number of hours below freezing—which we are expecting from beginning Sunday … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Freeze Damage
A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2024
We always end the year with mixed emotions. We are happy that we get a chance to reflect back on 2023 and we have some great memories, a few successes, and also a few failures. In addition, it allows us to look at the goals that we set and see how we did. Overall, we are pleased with 2023, but we feel that the best is yet to come. 2023 was a very special year for us—we celebrated our 65th … [Read more...] about A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2024
5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready for Summer 2023
The weather as of late has been spectacular and it appears that the cold weather is behind us. As a matter of fact, we can almost be assured that we have had the last freeze of winter 2022/2023. The reason that I say almost is because our latest last freeze on record was on April 13th (1957 & 1997). With that being said, we do know that warm weather is on its way. What does this mean to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready for Summer 2023
Pool Heaters: Heat that Cool Water!
The weather has been wonderful as of late—we have had our share of warm days, but it is starting to cool down considerably, as has pool water. We certainly do not know what the future holds as far as weather goes, but rest assured that 85-degree pool water is over for this year. Average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are now in the high 60’s to low 70’s—of course this depends on if … [Read more...] about Pool Heaters: Heat that Cool Water!
Swimming Pools & Dogs
Disclaimer 😊: I have always been a dog lover. As a child, we always had dogs—several dogs. In my adult life, I have owned four dogs: With that disclaimer out of the way, I am often asked about swimming pools and dogs—especially with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing. Although it is recommended by most in the swimming pool industry that dogs not be allowed in pools … [Read more...] about Swimming Pools & Dogs
Poolside Landscaping
Pool designers and landscape designers definitely agree on the importance of properly landscaping a pool area—it can really transform a backyard pool area. Oftentimes the only difference between a swimming pool that looks good and one that looks great comes down to the landscaping. As we enter the fall and a prime time to landscape (especially for trees & shrubs), now is a great time to plan … [Read more...] about Poolside Landscaping
Home Sweet Home
I think that it goes without saying that our lives have been changed forever due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is something that none of us have ever been through, and there are many things about the future that we do not know: When will this pandemic end? When can we go see our aging parents? When can we go back to church? When will public gatherings (sporting … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home
Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Rainfall
Much like the last two years, 2020 has gotten off to a really wet start. Although we are unlikely to get to February 2018 rainfall totals (the wettest on record — a whopping 11.31 inches of rain measured at DFW airport), it is extremely wet and the ground is saturated. It seems that every yard that we work in is muddy. As can be expected, heavy rain can wreak havoc on swimming … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Rainfall
