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Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Most of us at Gohlke Pools are dog lovers. Whether they are our pets or our clients’ pets, we get attached to them and we want them to have the best life possible, especially during the “dog days of summer” (no pun intended :) ). With that being said, with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing, we sometimes get asked our opinion of whether dogs should be allowed in the family pool. … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
Today, July 29th, is the first time this summer that we have reached 100 degrees. The average date of our first 100 degree day is July 1st, and by now we typically have hit 100 degrees nine times on our way to our annual average of twenty days. It now appears that the heat is here for a month or so. ☹ Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with this heat is the cool enjoyment that a … [Read more...] about Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
We have had a fairly mild and wet first six months of 2025. With that being said, we have now entered the time of year that is typically very hot and very dry. This can impact pools in the north Texas area, and we all need to be aware of it. This area tends to have pockets of fairly expansive soil—soil that contracts when is gets dry and expands when it gets wet. Therefore, extremely dry, hot … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
It has been a very wet spring so far, but before long it will be 100 degrees and rainfall will likely become a distant memory. You might recall that last summer was just above average—as we had 23 days of at least 100 degrees (we average 20). You might also recall that summer 2023 was very hot, as we had 55 days of at least 100 degrees. That summer we also had 26 days of at least 105 degrees, and … [Read more...] about 100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
Hot Tub Purchasing Tips
Hot tubs have continued to increase in popularity in recent years. There are many reasons for this recent trend, such as: With that being said, purchasing a hot tub can be fairly complicated—especially with the differences in quality and price that are currently in the marketplace. In order to help simplify it, we have put together answers to some of the most common questions about hot tub … [Read more...] about Hot Tub Purchasing Tips
