With the relatively cold weather that we are currently experiencing, it is a reminder that freezing weather will be here soon—and pool owners should be prepared. The average first freeze occurring in the DFW area on November 22nd. With many weather forecasters predicting a colder and wetter November than we usually have, it is almost certain that freezing temperatures will be here in a matter of … [Read more...] about Freezing Temperatures Will Be Here Soon: Be Prepared!

Well—the water is starting to cool down, as it is now in the high 70’s in most pools as of this writing. Although quite a few people are still swimming, for others the water is simply too cold—as most of us prefer pool water temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s. With the first average freeze date for this area being just over one month away (November 22nd), pool water temperatures will … [Read more...] about How To Enjoy Your Pool This Fall

The 100 degree days appear to be over for this year.  Soon it will be getting cold, and I have heard several weather forecasters call for a winter that is colder and wetter than normal.  That doesn’t bode too well for pools if preparations aren’t made, especially in the Denton area. If you have ever viewed a Google satellite image of Denton or have flown over Denton in a small aircraft, … [Read more...] about Winter Is On the Way!

Even with the relatively mild summer that we have had, the fall is a great time of year. We are now beginning to have cooler weather and it will be much more enjoyable to be outside. More and more homeowners are beginning to create outdoor living environments in their backyards. While pools were once the focal point and often still are, outdoor living environments, such as kitchens with seating … [Read more...] about Outdoor Living Environments

It has been a great summer! Pete Delkus of WFAA—Channel 8 recently reported that we had the coolest summer that we have had in a decade and the lowest number of 100 degree days from June thru August—which is listed below: Number of 100 Degree Days  - June through August 2014 … [Read more...] about What a Great Summer We Have Had!

Although this information is a bit later in the summer that it should be, maybe it will help you prevent sunburn for the remainder of the summer—especially over Labor Day weekend, which is one of the busiest swim days of the year. Sunscreen is rated by SPF, which stands for Sun Protective Factor.  The higher the SPF, the longer the sun protection.  Applying the sunscreen thoroughly and … [Read more...] about Sun Protection

You probably remember the summer of 2012, when Denton County had the highest rate per capita in the state for West Nile virus (source—WFAA Channel 8 news on August 22, 2012). As of late, there have been a few cases of West Nile virus in the DFW metroplex. Although the numbers are low, we need to be aware of the situation and prevent it from worsening. Swimming Pools While we will never know the … [Read more...] about Let’s Prevent Another 2012