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Matt's Columns
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool Owner
Are you having trouble deciding on a gift for that person that is difficult to buy for? You know, the person who already has everything. 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 use, and are worthy of, your help, especially in this pandemic year. Another gift idea for the “hard … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool Owner
Fall is a Great Time to Landscape
My wife and I recently made a trip to Meador Nursery—it was inspirational to walk around a place like that and think of the potential of our home landscaping. Pool designers and landscape designers definitely agree on the importance of properly landscaping a pool area—it can really transform a backyard pool area. Oftentimes the only difference between a swimming pool that looks good and one … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time to Landscape
Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for for the Denton Area
As pool temperatures continue to cool down, the swim season is over for most in the DFW area—the exception being those who have a pool heater and a few brutes who exist (we have a couple of clients still swimming). Although we haven’t had our first freeze yet, it is likely just around the corner: our average first freeze is November 22nd, but our earliest freeze ever was on October 22nd … [Read more...] about Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for for the Denton Area
DFW Freezing Weather Information
What kind of weather will we have this winter? The Farmer’s Almanac winter weather forecast predicts that Texas will have unseasonably cold temperatures with normal precipitation amounts. With that being said, we will not actually know what kind of winter we will have until it is over. Following is some weather information to help get you in the right frame of mind: Number of days that the … [Read more...] about DFW Freezing Weather Information
Pool Heaters: Heat that Cool Water!
The weather has been wonderful as of late—we have had our share of warm days, but it is starting to cool down considerably, as has pool water. We certainly do not know what the future holds as far as weather goes, but rest assured that 85-degree pool water is over for this year. Average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are now in the high 60’s to low 70’s—of course this depends on if … [Read more...] about Pool Heaters: Heat that Cool Water!
Protect your Pool Cleaner
The thefts seem to be mainly focused around the Fort Worth area, but it is better to be safe than sorry. No one wants to lose their cleaner, especially when prices can range anywhere from $700 to $2,000 for a new one. There have been at least 17 reports of pool cleaner thefts with one person claiming to have been hit twice by the cleaner thieves. Police have been on the lookout and have made … [Read more...] about Protect your Pool Cleaner
Fall is a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool
It has been a very hot summer, as we have had 43 days of 100 degrees or more, with our last 100-degree day being August 17th. Since that time, it has been surprisingly milder. The average date for our last 100-degree day is August 26th, although we did have a 100 degree day as late as October 3rd (1951). Hopefully, we have seen our last 100 degree day for 2022. Many who like spending time … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool
Tips for a Great Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
Labor Day weekend is typically a very big weekend for swimming pool parties, probably second only to the July 4th weekend. Although we have had some much needed cooler weather as of late, summer 2022 has been a hot one! It is typically very warm over Labor Day Weekend, therefore pools will be a great place to be. Following is a checklist to assure that your Labor Day weekend pool party … [Read more...] about Tips for a Great Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
