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With the recent cool weather, it appears that 100 degree days are over for this year. But there are no guarantees—we once had a 100 degree day on October 3rd (1951). With that being said, 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 … [Read more...] about Top 3 Winter Pool Care Options for for the Denton Area

It has been a milder summer than we are accustomed to. We average eighteen days of 100 degrees or more, and this year we have only had eight. 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). But with the early September cool front that we had, it appears that 100 degree days are over for this year. Many who like … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool

Due to the pandemic, this has been the most unusual start of the school year that any of us have likely ever experienced. Some schools have started in-person learning, while other schools have opted to start the year with on-line learning. With that being said, the roads seem to be much busier and more kids are out and about near schools. While drivers are often in a hurry and looking for ways … [Read more...] about Drive Safely for Back to School

Labor Day weekend is typically a big weekend for swimming pool parties, probably second only to the July 4th weekend. With the hot weather that we receive every August and into early September, pools and backyards will be a great place to be this Labor Day Weekend! Following is a checklist to assure that your Labor Day weekend pool party goes as planned: Be sure that your pool is readyTo … [Read more...] about Tips for a Great Labor Day Weekend Pool Party

August is historically our hottest month of the year, as we average nine days of at least 100 degrees. Our second hottest month is typically July, in which we average six. These two months make up a majority of the eighteen days per year that we reach 100 degrees. Traditionally one of the solutions to dealing with this heat is the cool enjoyment that a swimming pool can provide. That is not … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Cool Your Pool Water

Needless to say, July & August are our two hottest months. In July, we average six 100 degree days and in August we average nine 100 degree days. As you can imagine, this hot weather can create problems for swimming pools if the pool is not properly maintained. We care for hundreds of pools on a weekly basis, and although we don’t always succeed at keeping them all clear and beautiful, we feel … [Read more...] about 5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines

The July 4th weekend is traditionally the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. With Independence Day falling on a Saturday this year and most area fireworks shows canceled due to the pandemic, pools will be a popular place to be over the July 4th weekend. Following are five tips to assure that your July 4th pool party will be one to be remembered. Be sure that your pool is readyTo avoid … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Insure a Great July 4th Pool Party

As of this writing (June 17th), we have not yet experienced our first 100 degree day of 2020. Our average date of our first 100 degree day is July 1st. We average eighteen 100 degree days per year, therefore we likely have quite a few of them ahead of us. Since weather records have been kept (1898), there have only been two summers in which we did not reach 100 degrees (1906 & 1973). With … [Read more...] about Weekly Pool Maintenance Tips