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Gohlke Pools Blog
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
We had a very wet first six months of 2024—our 30-year average is 36.14” of rain per year, and we are at 28.74” so far this year*. With that being said, we have received no rain in the past month—the last rain was on June 5th. Although there is now rain in the forecast, we have entered a time of year that is typically very hot and very dry. This can impact pools in the north Texas area, and we all … [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 Thursday this year—many are also celebrating the weekend before (June 29-30) and/or the weekend after (July 6-7) July 4th. Following are five tips to assure that your July 4th pool party will be one to be remembered. There are many other pool games that can be found by … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend Pool Party
Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips
It has been an extremely wet spring so far. But now that we are into June, temperatures are beginning to rise into the 90’s on a fairly regular basis and based on our weather history, the rainy weather will likely lessen. 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 … [Read more...] about Swimming 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 (May 28th), we have only reached 90 degrees ten times (May 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27), 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 … [Read more...] about Protecting Yourself This Summer
2024 BIG SALE DATES ANNOUNCED!
39 years ago, the Retail Store of Gohlke Pools started having an annual sale—called The Big Sale! This sale has historically been a great opportunity for pool owners to stock up for the upcoming pool season at special discounted prices and to begin preparing their pool for the season. In an effort to accommodate the needs and timing of all of our Retail Store customers, we have decided to have … [Read more...] about 2024 BIG SALE DATES ANNOUNCED!
Now Is The Time To Start Planning That New Pool: Don’t Wait Any Longer
NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF FOUR ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. 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 beginning the … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time To Start Planning That New Pool: Don’t Wait Any Longer
A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2024
We always end the year with mixed emotions. We are happy that we get a chance to reflect back on 2023 and we have some great memories, a few successes, and also a few failures. In addition, it allows us to look at the goals that we set and see how we did. Overall, we are pleased with 2023, but we feel that the best is yet to come. 2023 was a very special year for us—we celebrated our 65th … [Read more...] about A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2024
Swim thru November with a Pool Heater
After a very hot summer, the weather has been much cooler as of late. We have had some warm days followed by cool days and even cooler nights, which has resulted in lower pool water temperatures. With these cool nights, average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are dropping. We are seeing water temperatures in the mid 70’s right now, down from the low-to-mid 90’s that we experienced in … [Read more...] about Swim thru November with a Pool Heater