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Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
Fortunately, it hasn’t been a brutally hot summer thus far. We started off with a very wet spring and then it started to get hot, but fortunately we had a cool front or two mixed in. As of this writing, we are at eight 100-degree days, compared to twenty-two at this time last year. Last year we ended up with 55 days of 100-degrees or more, which was much more than our average of 20 days. Although … [Read more...] about Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
As of this writing (July 22nd), we have had eight days at or above 100 degrees, which is about the number that we would expect at this point on our way to our annual average of 20 days at or above 100 degrees. Although we are having some unseasonably cool weather right now, we know that it is just a matter of time before it heats up again. Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with … [Read more...] about Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
The extremely hot weather arrived approximately one week early this year—the average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but this year it arrived on June 23rd. History says that our two hottest months are July and August—we average 1.6 days of at least 100 degrees in June, 7.4 days in July, 9.7 days in August, and only 1.4 in September. As you can imagine, this hot weather can create … [Read more...] about 5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
We had a very wet first six months of 2024—our 30-year average is 36.14” of rain per year, and we are at 28.74” so far this year*. With that being said, we have received no rain in the past month—the last rain was on June 5th. Although there is now rain in the forecast, we have entered a time of year that is typically very hot and very dry. This can impact pools in the north Texas area, and we all … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
Swim thru November with a Pool Heater
After a very hot summer, the weather has been much cooler as of late. We have had some warm days followed by cool days and even cooler nights, which has resulted in lower pool water temperatures. With these cool nights, average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are dropping. We are seeing water temperatures in the mid 70’s right now, down from the low-to-mid 90’s that we experienced in … [Read more...] about Swim thru November with a Pool Heater
Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for for the Denton Area
It has been a summer to remember—very hot and very dry. We have had 55 days of 100-degree weather, which is good for 4th place since records have been kept (late 1800’s). It is likely that we have seen our last 100-degree day, as our last one is August 26th (average), with the latest ever being October 3rd (1951). Although this is probably the best time of year to use a pool (milder … [Read more...] about Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for for the Denton Area
A Look Back to a Brutally Hot Summer and A Look Forward to Fall Pool Use
Needless to say, it was a summer to remember when it comes to heat, and oftentimes it was even too hot to be outside enjoying the pool. With that being said, we have likely seen our last 100-degree day for this summer and have now entered what is likely the best time of year for outdoor activities—the fall. Many who like spending time outdoors agree that fall in the north Texas area is hard to … [Read more...] about A Look Back to a Brutally Hot Summer and A Look Forward to Fall Pool Use
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
