Gohlke Pools Blog

Due to the pandemic, this has been the most unusual start of the school year that any of us have likely ever experienced. Some schools have started in-person learning, while other schools have opted to start the year with on-line learning. With that being said, the roads seem to be much busier and more kids are out and about near schools. While drivers are often in a hurry and looking for ways … [Read more...] about Drive Safely for Back to School

August is historically our hottest month of the year, as we average nine days of at least 100 degrees. Our second hottest month is typically July, in which we average six. These two months make up a majority of the eighteen days per year that we reach 100 degrees. Traditionally one of the solutions to dealing with this heat is the cool enjoyment that a swimming pool can provide. That is not … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Cool Your Pool Water

This year started out as one of the wettest we have ever had, but we are now in a period of no rain. It appears that the hot, dry weather will be the case for at least another 10 days—as there is no rain in the forecast. That combined with the hot weather that we are experiencing is really drying out area soils. The north Texas area tends to have pockets of fairly expansive soil—soil that … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool in 2020

Recently, Denton County (as well as many other DFW area counties) issued a “Stay at Home” order. Obviously this is a very unique situation right now that is a first for all of us. We have been getting calls from clients about how the “shelter-in-place” affects them and their pool:  Is the Retail Store open?  Are you going to clean/repair my pool?  Are you stopping construction on our pool? As … [Read more...] about Why Pool Businesses are Considered Essential Businesses