An in-ground pool is a gorgeous asset and enhancement to your home. It can provide your family with hours of fun and countless memories while adding to the value of your home.

But just how long should that pool last you? Here are a few aspects to consider.

Vinyl Pool Liners

You need to line your pool with a vinyl liner to make it waterproof if it isn’t covered with tile or some other watertight coating. Pool liners can be easily damaged if you use the wrong cleaning equipment or let kids play rough in the pool. … Continue reading

Priming a pool pump is part of the basic maintenance that will keep your backyard pool clean. Priming involves flushing air out of the pump system so that it creates a strong enough suction to maintain a constant water flow.

But what if your pool pump won’t prime?

Check to see if the issue is something you can easily remedy.

Pool Water Level Too Low

If your pool is an in-ground one, then the water level should reach the halfway point on the skimmer opening. If it’s too low, the skimmer could be taking in excess air that prevents your pump from priming.

If you have an above ground pool, then you need to make sure the pump is located close to the pool, ideally within 10 feet. It too should be at water level. … Continue reading

Has your backyard pool been showing its age this summer? Now may be a good time to start thinking about a swimming pool remodel since the summer season is about to end.

Here are some things to consider as you dream up your backyard getaway for years to come:

Harmonize with Your Home

A backyard pool is so much more than just a tub of water. You want it to complement your entire home’s style and atmosphere. … Continue reading

Pool automation means connecting basic pool machinery to a portable device, so you can control certain features of your Miami backyard pool even when you’re away.

Once you give pool automation a try, you may never want to go back!

No Longer a Slave to Your Pool

You may struggle to find time to skim your pool or remember to put in the chemicals at the right time. … Continue reading

Peeling liners, cracked tiles, drab cement, and an outdated design could make your pool a money pit and eye sore for your entire property.

Here’s why it’s worth it to remodel your backyard pool.

Warm Climate Homes Need Pools

If you live in or near Miami, then you know how much everyone in the area loves swimming pools. A private pool to cool off and splash around in is a staple in homes situated in hot environments. Keep it current! It may be time for a remodel to make sure your backyard isn’t looking dated. … Continue reading

You can easily do a lot of pool cleaning and maintenance on your own. Still, there are some good reasons why you might want to hand the reins over to a professional.

Be Alerted to Potentially Serious Problems

You may not notice small changes in your swimming pool as they happen over time. The only time you’re around the pool is when you’re in it splashing around. If you don’t pay close attention to its condition, then you risk developing some serious problems overnight. … Continue reading

Identifying a leak in your pool is critical, since the lost water can cause significant damage to the structures around it.

How do you know if there’s a leak in your Miami swimming pool? Look for these signs… … Continue reading

As summer draws closer, it’s time to start preparing your backyard pool.

But splashing under the sun comes with a shadow of danger. The CDC states that children ages 1-4 are at the greatest risk for drowning. Sadly, most of these tragedies occur in home swimming pools before parents’ eyes.

To ensure a fun-filled swimming season, you want to keep the environment around your pool as safe as possible, so that everyone can enjoy it! … Continue reading

Chlorine burns eyes, stings skin, discolors hair and clothing, and just smells bad.

While you do need to have some chemical agents in pool water to keep it hygienic, you want to keep the chlorine to a limit.

So here are some of the best ways to keep your pool clean without adding chlorine chemicals. … Continue reading

One of the most frequent complaints pool technicians hear is that the pool pump is not working properly or not working at all. There can be a number of reasons that the pump is malfunctioning. When the pump is broken, the water will not be passing through the filter, making it vital to get the pump back in working order as quickly as possible. Here are some of the most common pool pump problems: … Continue reading