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Six Ways to Cool Your Pool Water
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
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool in 2020
This year started out as one of the wettest we have ever had, but we are now in a period of no rain. It appears that the hot, dry weather will be the case for at least another 10 days—as there is no rain in the forecast. That combined with the hot weather that we are experiencing is really drying out area soils. The north Texas area tends to have pockets of fairly expansive soil—soil that … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool in 2020
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Why Pool Businesses are Considered Essential Businesses
Recently, Denton County (as well as many other DFW area counties) issued a “Stay at Home” order. Obviously this is a very unique situation right now that is a first for all of us. We have been getting calls from clients about how the “shelter-in-place” affects them and their pool: Is the Retail Store open? Are you going to clean/repair my pool? Are you stopping construction on our pool? As … [Read more...] about Why Pool Businesses are Considered Essential Businesses
Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs
With the recent news about Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have fielded several questions about the virus and swimming pools/hot tubs. Following is a statement from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control): According to the CDC, there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs
Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Rainfall
Much like the last two years, 2020 has gotten off to a really wet start. Although we are unlikely to get to February 2018 rainfall totals (the wettest on record — a whopping 11.31 inches of rain measured at DFW airport), it is extremely wet and the ground is saturated. It seems that every yard that we work in is muddy. As can be expected, heavy rain can wreak havoc on swimming … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Care Tips after the Rainfall
Don’t Wait – Now is the Best Time to Begin Planning a Pool!
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 Don’t Wait – Now is the Best Time to Begin Planning a Pool!
5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend
The July 4th weekend is traditionally the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. Following are five tips to assure that your July 4th pool party will be one to be remembered. Be sure that your pool is ready To avoid last minute water problems such as cloudy water or a green pool, be sure that your pool water is balanced—have it professionally analyzed at Gohlke Pools sometime before your … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend