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Swimming Pools, Stagnant Water, & Mosquitos
Back in 2012, we were dealing with the West Nile encephalitis epidemic being spread by mosquitos. In 2016, the Zika virus (also spread by mosquitos) was in the news. Recently it was reported (Denton Record Chronicle on June 24, 2019) that a mosquito trap in Frisco tested positive for a West Nile mosquito. Regardless of the disease or the year, it is safe to say mosquitos can cause real problems … [Read more...] about Swimming Pools, Stagnant Water, & Mosquitos
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5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend
The July 4th weekend is traditionally the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. Following are five tips to assure that your July 4th pool party will be one to be remembered. Be sure that your pool is ready To avoid last minute water problems such as cloudy water or a green pool, be sure that your pool water is balanced—have it professionally analyzed at Gohlke Pools sometime before your … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend
Upcoming Pool Schools
As a service to pool owners in the DFW area, we provide the following seminars. Pool School This is a great opportunity for you to learn how to properly maintain your pool saving you time and money. Topics include: Basic Pool Operation and TerminologyBasic Equipment MaintenanceWater ChemistryAlgae PreventionBasic Troubleshooting Upcoming seminar dates: June 8th, July 13th, August … [Read more...] about Upcoming Pool Schools
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Tips for Enjoying Your Memorial Day Weekend
Hopefully the rain is over for now and the weather will continue to warm up. Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching (May 25th-27th) and is traditionally considered the beginning of swim season. If you are planning on using your pool that weekend—hopefully you have a plan in place (mowing the yard, planning the food, inviting guests, etc.). Following are some tips to assure that your … [Read more...] about Tips for Enjoying Your Memorial Day Weekend
Gohlke Pools Top 10 Pool Retail Store
Gohlke Pools in Denton, Texas has been named one of the Top 10 Pool Retail Stores in the United States. The AQUA 100 is an exclusive honor bestowed to just 10 North American Pool and Spa Retailers each year. The AQUA 100, presented by Aqua Magazine, is an industry-leading competition designed to honor excellence in pool and spa retail. In light of the adversity specialty retailers of all … [Read more...] about Gohlke Pools Top 10 Pool Retail Store
Buying a House with a Swimming Pool
We are now entering the time of year when people move. On average more than 40 million people move each year in the United States, and it is estimated that 80% of those moves occur between April and September (movinglabor.com). An inordinate amount of these moves are occurring right here in north Texas. Many of these moves will be to homes that have existing swimming pools. … [Read more...] about Buying a House with a Swimming Pool
