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Gohlke Pools Blog
Labor Day Weekend Pool Party Checklist
Labor Day weekend is typically a very big weekend for swimming pool parties, probably second only to the July 4th weekend. Before long, we will start having much cooler weather. With that being said, it is typically still very warm over Labor Day weekend, therefore pools will be a great place to be. Following is a checklist to assure that your Labor Day weekend pool party goes as … [Read more...] about Labor Day Weekend Pool Party Checklist
Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
We have had a very mild summer thus far. As of this writing (August 12th), we have only had three days in which it reached 100 degrees, and we typically have had 10-15 by now on our way to our average of 20 days at or above 100 degrees. Although August is typically our hottest month, there is not a 100-degree day in the 14 day forecast. But I will say this—we could sure use some rain. The hot, … [Read more...] about Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
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
5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend Pool Party
The July 4th weekend has always been the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. With Independence Day falling on a Friday this year—it sets up perfect for a three-day weekend. Perhaps the federal government would consider changing Independence Day to the first Friday of July every year—it seems to make sense to me. Following are five tips to assure that your July 4th pool party will be one … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend Pool Party
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
Protecting your Eyes & Skin 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. It has been a fairly mild, wet spring thus far. As of this writing (June 10th), we have only reached 90 degrees twelve times (April 13; May 13, 17, 23, 24, 25; June 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9. It has not yet reached 100 degrees, but that will likely be happening in the next few … [Read more...] about Protecting your Eyes & Skin this Summer
