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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 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. Another gift idea for the “hard to buy for” is to think … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool Owner
DFW Freezing Weather Information
We really do not know much about what type of winter that we will be experiencing. The Old Farmer’s 2020 Almanac says the following about what will happen in what they call Region 11, which includes north Texas: Winter will be milder and drier than normal, with below-normal snowfall in places that normally receives snow. The coldest periods will be in mid-to-late November and early … [Read more...] about DFW Freezing Weather Information
How to Prevent Freeze Damage
Where did fall go? It seems that we went from extremely hot weather to freezing temperatures almost overnight — I guess that is just the weather that we have here in north Texas! The average date of our first freeze is November 22nd, and this year our first freeze was on October 31st. We do not know what this means for the rest of fall/winter, but we do know that we will have … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Freeze Damage
5 Alternatives for Dealing with the Leaves Falling into your Pool
The combination over the past few weeks of the lower temperatures and the high winds have definitely changed the lives for pool owners who have trees — as the leaves are now falling! What can a pool owner do to combat the leaf problem? Short of cutting the trees down (please don’t do this), following are some suggestions to help: Mesh covers Mesh covers have become increasingly … [Read more...] about 5 Alternatives for Dealing with the Leaves Falling into your Pool
Hot Tub Purchasing Tips
Two years ago, we purchased our first stand-alone hot tub. We have had swimming pools that had spas attached to them, and we have even had a jetted bathtub, but we had never had a stand-alone hot tub until recently. It is the first time in 30 years that we have not had a swimming pool, but thus far our family is really enjoying having a hot tub. Hot tubs have continued to increase … [Read more...] about Hot Tub Purchasing Tips
Poolside Landscaping
What a difference landscaping can make! 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 that looks great comes down to the landscaping. As we enter the fall and a prime time to landscape … [Read more...] about Poolside Landscaping
Fall is the Best Time to Begin Planning a Pool — Do it Now!
Most pool builders are asked two questions more than they hear other questions — and those questions are: “What is the best time of year to build a swimming pool?”“How do I begin the planning process for a swimming pool?” Following are the answers to these very common questions: What is the best time of year to build a swimming pool? The answer will probably not surprise you — it is … [Read more...] about Fall is the Best Time to Begin Planning a Pool — Do it Now!
Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for the Denton Area
Although there are no guarantees, it is likely that the 100 degree days are over for this year. It will continue to get cooler as we venture thru October & November. Our average first freeze is November 22nd, but our earliest freeze ever was on October 22nd (occurred in 1898), therefore, cold weather is just around the corner. What kind of winter do we have ahead of us? I … [Read more...] about Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for the Denton Area
