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Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Patio Area
ByMatt Gohlke August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

According to my calculations, today, August 13th, is the eighteenth time this summer that we have reached 100 degrees. With the weather forecast for the next few weeks predicting temperatures of over 100 degrees almost daily, it appears that we will far exceed our average of 20 days per year of temperatures over 100 degrees. It now appears that the number will be in the 30-40 range. This is far below our record of 71 100 degree days in 2011. For you old timers, like me, you likely remember the summer of 1980—69 100 degree days. As a reminder, last year we only reached 100 degrees seven times. Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with this heat is the cool enjoyment that a swimming…

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The Dog Days of Summer
ByMatt Gohlke July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Most of us at Gohlke Pools are animal lovers. Whether they are our pets or our clients’ pets, we get attached to them and we want them to have the best life possible, especially during the dog days of summer. With that being said, with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing, we sometimes get asked our opinion of whether dogs should be allowed in the family pool. Although it is not recommended by most in the swimming pool industry due to additional chemical requirements and dog hair in the skimmer baskets, pump basket, & filter, we have always felt that dogs that enjoy being in the water should be allowed to do so. The exception to that would be vinyl-liner pools, as a dog’s claws could…

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5 Hot Weather Pool Care Tips from the Front Lines
ByMatt Gohlke May 29, 2026June 1, 2026

So far this spring/summer, it has been fairly mild. With that being said, we know that it will be getting hot soon. The average date of our first 100 degree day is July 1st. Last year it didn’t arrive until July 29th, but the three years prior to that it was in June (2024-June 23rd; 2023-June 25th; 2022-June 11th. As you can imagine, this hot weather can create problems for swimming pools if the pool is not properly maintained. We take care of many pools on a weekly basis, and although we don’t always succeed at keeping them all clear and beautiful 100% of the time, we feel that we can offer some sage advice. Following are 5 hot weather pool care secrets from the…

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May is National Water Safety Month
ByMatt Gohlke May 1, 2026August 14, 2026

National Water Safety Month is a campaign that is observed every May in order to raise awareness about drowning prevention and overall water safety. The campaign primarily focuses on educational programs, public service announcements, and other resources (such as posters, safety toolkits, life jackets, etc.) to get the word out. It is coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation & Park Association, and the World Waterpark Association. As pool season kicks off for many of approximately 40,000 swimming pools in Denton County, it is important to be aware of pool safety and to be proactive. Swimming is an excellent activity that family and friends can enjoy together, but we must always…

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Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool or Hot Tub Owner
ByMatt Gohlke December 1, 2025

As we enter the holiday season, we start thinking of potential gifts for our family and friends. Sometimes it can difficult to find that special gift for someone. 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 always use some financial support. Another gift idea for the “hard to buy for” is to think practical. Do they have a swimming pool or a hot tub? If so, then there are many gifts that can be used by the pool owner to help make their life more enjoyable. It seems like each year we have to buy someone a gift that we are not sure they will like…

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Now is a Great Time to Enjoy the Pool
ByMatt Gohlke September 24, 2025

Now that we have come to the official end of summer (September 22nd), it is a good time to look back at how hot it was: Looking at the long-range forecast, it appears that we have likely seen our last 100-degree day for this summer and have now entered what is likely the best time of year for outdoor activities—the fall. Many who like spending time outdoors agree that fall in the north Texas area is hard to beat for weather. The average temperatures for the next three months are as follows: September -78 degrees (average high=88 degrees; average low=67 degrees)October – 67 degrees (average high=78 degrees; average low=56 degrees)November – 55 degrees (average high=65 degrees; average low=45 degrees) These temperatures are ideal for being outdoors,…

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Protecting your Eyes & Skin this Summer
ByMatt Gohlke June 10, 2025

Now that all area schools are out for the summer and the Memorial Day weekend is behind us, the hot weather is beginning to arrive. It has been a fairly mild, wet spring thus far. As of this writing (June 10th), we have only reached 90 degrees twelve times (April 13; May 13, 17, 23, 24, 25; June 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9. It has not yet reached 100 degrees, but that will likely be happening in the next few weeks as the average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st. With the 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…

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The Pros & Cons of Pool Ownership
ByMatt Gohlke January 2, 2025

NOTE: THIS IS THE 1st IN A SERIES OF seven ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. THE NEXT ARTICLES WILL BE: Most home improvement contractors, including pool builders, have been very busy over the last 4-5 years. The main driver initially was 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. There are still many people moving to the DFW area, but now that the pandemic is over and interest rates have increased, the demand for home improvement seems to be returning to pre-pandemic levels. While many people in the area already have pools, others are trying to decide…

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Enjoy your Pool 10 Months of the Year with a Pool Heater
ByMatt Gohlke October 23, 2024

Summer seems to be hanging on longer than most of us would like for it to, as we are having unseasonably warm weather. In addition, our last rain was on September 25th, which is alarming because October is typically our second wettest month. There have only been two Octobers in which we did not received any measurable rainfall—1924 & 1975. Looking at the 10-day forecast, it appears that we might get a third one. With that being said, the nights are getting much cooler. With these cool nights, average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are dropping. We are seeing water temperatures in the low 70’s right now, down from the low-to-mid 90’s that we experienced in late August. According to the National Oceanographic Data Center, 70-78 degrees…

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Your Pool Flooded with the Recent Rain… Now What?
ByMatt Gohlke September 4, 2024

Heavy rain can wreak havoc on swimming pools—by exposing problems such as poor drainage and also 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 which causes rain water draining into the pool, corrections should be made. Many pool elevations are dictated by the elevation of the house, which sometimes are too low to begin with. But oftentimes drainage can be dealt with by the use of drainage systems and/or retaining walls. In addition, installing gutters on the house usually helps with pool-area drainage….

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