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Weekly Pool Maintenance Tips
Now that we are into June, temperatures are beginning to rise into the 90’s on a fairly regular basis. Before long, we will likely be seeing 100 degrees, as our average first day to reach 100 degrees is July 1st. With that being said, we know that as the temperatures continue to heat up, swimming pool use will continue to increase, and regular pool maintenance becomes even more important. In … [Read more...] about Weekly Pool Maintenance Tips
Protecting Yourself This Summer
Now that all area schools are out for the summer and the Memorial Day weekend is behind us, the hot weather is beginning to arrive. As of this writing, we have only reached 90 degrees a few times (April 3, May 5, 19, 29), and it has not yet reached 100 degrees. The average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but it will be here soon enough. With the temperatures continuing to heat up, … [Read more...] about Protecting Yourself This Summer
The Pros and Cons of Pool Ownership
Most home improvement contractors, including pool builders, have been very busy over the last 2-3 years. The main driver was both the pandemic and the desire to improve the home, which is where most people were spending their time. Other drivers were the growth of the DFW area and also low interest rates. Now that the pandemic appears to be coming to an end and interest rates have increased, the … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Pool Ownership
Why Are Prices Now Higher?
Inflation in the Pool Industry You have all heard about and experienced the inflation that we have been experiencing over the past two years, especially in 2021 and thus far in 2022. Bloomberg reports that the inflation rate for 2021 was 7%. Obviously, some sectors did not experience 7% inflation rate, while other sectors experienced much more than 7%. One of the sectors that experienced much … [Read more...] about Why Are Prices Now Higher?