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Ways to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
The heat has arrived early this year and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon. If the current trend continues, it appears that we could be breaking some records. As of this writing (July 13th), we have had eighteen 100 degree days, which already exceeds the number of 100 degree days that we had in each of the last three years. In addition, there doesn’t appear to be any relief in … [Read more...] about Ways to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
How to Protect Your Eyes, Skin, & Hair this Summer
Well, school is out for the summer and now the hot weather has arrived. Although we have not yet had a 100-degree day, but it is likely not far off as the average date of the first 100 degree day is July 1st. With temperatures continuing to heat up, swimming pools use will increase. As swimming pools are being enjoyed this summer, it is important to try to prevent irritants such as eye & skin … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Eyes, Skin, & Hair this Summer
The Pros and Cons of Pool Ownership
Most home improvement contractors, including pool builders, have been very busy over the last 2-3 years. The main driver was both the pandemic and the desire to improve the home, which is where most people were spending their time. Other drivers were the growth of the DFW area and also low interest rates. Now that the pandemic appears to be coming to an end and interest rates have increased, the … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Pool Ownership
Hot Weather Pool Care
Here we are again; it is getting hot. As you can imagine, these high temperatures can create problems for swimming pools even when a routine swimming pool maintenance program is followed. Two of the most common pool problems that pool owners experience this time of year due to the heat are cloudy water and algae. Cloudy water due to water chemistry imbalance Low sanitizer (chlorine) levels … [Read more...] about Hot Weather Pool Care
5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready
Although we had a few cold spells, it really hasn’t been a memorable winter like it was last winter (the deep freeze of February 2021). Now that we are into late March, it is unlikely that we will have another freeze (as the weather continues to warm up. For the record, our average last freeze is March 13th and our latest freeze on record is April 13th. What does this mean to pool owners? It … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready
Putting People First During the Pandemic
The following article at SpaRetailer.Com, sponsored by Sundance/Jacuzzi, mentions Gohlke Pools for "Putting People First During the Pandemic". Please read below: For Gohlke Pools, a Sundance® Spas retailer in Denton, Texas, putting people first during the pandemic meant making sure its customers knew the mental health benefits of hot tubbing, and that they felt safe interacting with the … [Read more...] about Putting People First During the Pandemic
Hot Tubs Play Role for Improving American Lifestyles
The following article published by Sundance/Jacuzzi for Business Wire CHINO, Calif.--A majority of Americans believe having a hot tub would have a role in improving their lifestyles, according to a survey commissioned by Jacuzzi Group, a global manufacturer of premium spas, and conducted online by The Harris Poll. According to the survey of more than 2,000 Americans adults, 71% say a hot tub … [Read more...] about Hot Tubs Play Role for Improving American Lifestyles
Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Spring 2021 Rainfall
As can be expected, heavy rain can wreak havoc on swimming pools—by exposing problems such as poor drainage and 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 … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Spring 2021 Rainfall
