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Gohlke Pools Blog
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Swimming Pool?
NOTE: THIS IS THE 2nd IN A SERIES OF six ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. One of the most common questions that pool builders get is—“How much does it cost to build a swimming pool?” As with many other purchases, prices vary greatly depending on what the prospective buyer is desiring. We all have different tastes. Following are a few examples of why it is so … [Read more...] about How Much Does it Cost to Build a Swimming Pool?
How to Prevent Freeze Damage
Cold weather is on the way! The forecast is calling for extremely cold weather beginning late this weekend into early next week. This can be difficult on pool equipment, as water expands by approximately 9% when it freezes, sometimes resulting in busted pipes or equipment components. What can really be difficult on pool equipment is consecutive number of hours below freezing—which we are … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Freeze Damage
How Long Does it Take to Build a Swimming Pool?
NOTE: THIS IS THE 3rd IN A SERIES OF six ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. THE NEXT ARTICLES WILL BE: One very common question that we receive is: “How long does it take to build a swimming pool?” This can be a difficult question to answer, as each project is different. Much like building a home, there is a considerable amount of planning that takes place before … [Read more...] about How Long Does it Take to Build a Swimming Pool?
The Pros & Cons of Pool Ownership
NOTE: THIS IS THE 1st IN A SERIES OF six ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. THE NEXT ARTICLES WILL BE: Most home improvement contractors, including pool builders, have been very busy over the last 4-5 years. The main driver initially was the pandemic and the desire to improve the home, which is where most people were spending their time. Other drivers were the growth of … [Read more...] about The Pros & Cons of Pool Ownership
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool or Hot Tub Owner
As we enter the holiday season, we start thinking of potential gifts for our family and friends. Sometimes it can difficult to find that special gift for someone. One special way to honor that person is to make a contribution in their name to a worthwhile charity. Denton has many excellent non-profit agencies that could always use some financial support. Another gift idea for the “hard to buy … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool or Hot Tub Owner
Is Your Pool Leaking?
How to Determine if Your Pool is Leaking Generally speaking, pools lose approximately ¼” of water per 24-hour period* on average due to evaporation, although this can vary due to factors such as humidity, wind, air temperature, and water temperature. With that being said, pools CAN lose up to ½” of water per 24-hour period* due to evaporation if the right atmospheric conditions … [Read more...] about Is Your Pool Leaking?
DFW Freezing Weather Information
What an interesting year weather-wise that we have had so far—it started out very wet, then the summer didn’t want to end, and it got very dry. But what kind of winter will we have this year? According to WFAA Channel 8, we should have a warmer and drier winter than normal, which is typical for La Nina years. With that being said, they remind us to not count out a few cold snaps or winter storms. … [Read more...] about DFW Freezing Weather Information
Fall is a Great Time to Landscape
Poolside Landscaping Tips Last summer, we built a pool for my family, and, of course, this resulted in doing some landscaping as well. Going thru this project and seeing our backyard before and after the landscaping was done was a real eye opener for me—it truly is amazing what a difference well planned landscaping can make. Pool designers and landscape designers definitely agree on the … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time to Landscape
