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Gohlke Pools Blog
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
Enjoy your Pool 10 Months of the Year with a Pool Heater
Summer seems to be hanging on longer than most of us would like for it to, as we are having unseasonably warm weather. In addition, our last rain was on September 25th, which is alarming because October is typically our second wettest month. There have only been two Octobers in which we did not received any measurable rainfall—1924 & 1975. Looking at the 10-day forecast, it appears that we … [Read more...] about Enjoy your Pool 10 Months of the Year with a Pool Heater
Hot Tub Purchasing Tips
Hot tubs have continued to increase in popularity in recent years. There are many reasons for this recent trend, such as: With that being said, purchasing a hot tub can be fairly complicated—especially with the differences in quality and price that are currently in the marketplace. In order to help simplify it, we have put together answers to some of the most common questions about hot … [Read more...] about Hot Tub Purchasing Tips
Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for for the North Texas Area
Although this is probably the best time of year to use a pool due to milder temperatures, pool water is not as hot, etc., many pool owners have turned their focus to other things such as returning to school, football, camping/hiking, etc. once Labor Day arrived. Even though our average first freeze is not until November 22nd, we have had quite a few pool owners ask about winter pool … [Read more...] about Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for for the North Texas Area
Your Pool Flooded with the Recent Rain… Now What?
Heavy rain can wreak havoc on swimming pools—by exposing problems such as poor drainage and also by creating problems such as debris in the pool and water chemistry issues. Poor drainage If you have drainage issues, heavy rain can really expose them. The best way to determine if poor drainage exists is to observe the pool area during heavy rain. If poor drainage is an issue which causes rain … [Read more...] about Your Pool Flooded with the Recent Rain… Now What?
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
