Author Archives: Stephanie

  • How Swimming Pool Ionizers Work, the Cost and the Pros, and Cons

    There’s more to cleaning and maintaining your swimming pool than just keeping leaves and twigs out. Invisible parasites and pathogens can also make your pool unsafe for you and your family. And that’s where the Clearblue swimming pool ionizer comes in. Here’s everything you need to know about leveraging Clearblue ionizer for smoother and silkier pool water. […]

  • Problem of the Month: Heavy Algae

    What is it? Algae is a living organism (plant) that can appear in your pool when your sanitizer levels have dropped to a level that cannot control them.  They can enter your pool by various means, including by the wind.  Algae left untreated will continue to bloom, until properly treated. Prevention: Properly maintaining your weekly […]

  • 5 Simple Ways to Create Zen in Your Backyard

    If you’re a fan of action films, you may have noticed scenes where the protagonist visits a Zen temple. Typically, this happens when the person has ‘lost their way’ and requires some soul searching. In case you’re wondering why, it’s simply because Zen gardens are the epitome of tranquility, harmony, and focus. While we don’t […]

  • Problem of the Month: Green Algae

    What is it? Algae is a living organism (plant) that can appear in your pool when your sanitizer levels have dropped to a level that cannot control them.  They can enter your pool by various means, including by the wind.  Heavy rain, high heat and low chlorine levels also add to a rapid algae growth.  […]

  • Top 3 Ways to Reduce Chlorine Consumption

    Everyone with a swimming pool at home knows how things can somewhat go out of control if the chemicals aren’t maintained properly. Your pool’s pH and total alkalinity (TA) should stay at the recommended levels; otherwise, it will negatively impact the function of chemicals—more so chlorine. So, how can you make pool maintenance easier and reduce […]

  • How to Deal with Pool Supply Shortages in 2021

    Mentioning that the world wasn’t prepared for the lockdowns caused by the rapid spread of COVID-19 is an understatement.  With the introduction of safety protocols such as social distancing, goods production and distribution disruptions have had an adverse impact on the supply chain.  So, as a pool owner, how can you effectively deal with potential […]

  • Dive into creating a lifetime of memories

    Are you looking at installing a swimming pool and wondering how you can make it the perfect backyard paradise? No matter what size yard you have, you can maximize your ideas and develop a landscape that will create a lifetime of beautiful memories for you and your family.