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5 Hot Weather Pool Care Tips from the Front Lines
The extremely hot weather arrived approximately 48 days early this year—the average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but this year it is forecast to arrive on May 14th. For those of you who are wondering, last year our first 100-degree day arrived on June 23rd. Actually, it is very rare in the DFW area to have a 100 degree day in May. History says that our two hottest … [Read more...] about 5 Hot Weather Pool Care Tips from the Front Lines
May is National Water Safety Month
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. May has been designated as National Water Safety Month. National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National … [Read more...] about May is National Water Safety Month
The Pros & Cons of Pool Ownership
NOTE: THIS IS THE 1st IN A SERIES OF six 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 … [Read more...] about The Pros & Cons of Pool Ownership
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool or Hot Tub Owner
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 … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Ideas for the Pool or Hot Tub Owner
Enjoy your Pool 10 Months of the Year with a Pool Heater
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 … [Read more...] about Enjoy your Pool 10 Months of the Year with a Pool Heater
Fall is a Great Time to Enjoy the Pool
Now that we are approaching the official end of summer (September 22nd), it is a good time to look back at how hot it has been. 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 … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time to Enjoy the Pool
Your Pool Flooded with the Recent Rain… Now What?
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 … [Read more...] about Your Pool Flooded with the Recent Rain… Now What?
Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Many of us at Gohlke Pools are dog 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” (no pun intended). With that being said, with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing, we are getting asked our opinion of whether dogs should be allowed in the family pool. … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
