You’ve finally done it – you’ve gotten a beautiful swimming pool destined to be the envy of your friends and neighbours, while providing your family with enjoyment all summer long. With a little routine maintenance and basic pool cleaning equipment, you can keep your pool safe and healthy for years to come, and avoid costly […]
Filter Media – What choices do I have? Its pool opening season, but before you begin connecting your equipment, how old is your filter media? The most common type of pool filter for our region is the Sand Filter. Although DE and cartridge filters are readily available, today we will focus on the sand filter […]
Perhaps all those summer afternoons spent drifting in the pool turned your mind a bit mushy. All that time to serenely think your own thoughts, let your mind wander, or simply relax into a meditative silence can’t be good for you, can it?! Okay, it’s wonderful and you miss it. But all is not lost. […]
It had to happen: Winter! While the season probably won’t last several generations like in your favourite HBO fantasy series, it can certainly feel that way – and worst of all, the pool you enjoyed all summer (or meant to, anyway) is off limits. What will fill the recreational void? Here are our top tips for fun […]
If you are planning on working or playing around the pool during the winter, we have compiled a few tips on safety as well. Keep the snow and ice clear from around the pool deck to reduce the risk of slipping or falling into the pool. Refrain from shoveling the snow and ice off the […]
Winter Closing We all know having difficulties opening a pool in the spring can be a headache. Winterizing your pool is the most important thing you can do to make your spring opening as easy as possible. There are enormous benefits to correctly closing your pool, including protecting your pool surfaces and equipment and keeping […]
Well that time is upon us, the leaves are changing color, pumpkin pies are baking, apple cider is brewing, and the nights are cooler. Autumn is here and it’s time to start thinking about winterizing the pool. UGH! Is it really that important to winterize the pool? Pools that are not properly winterized are vulnerable […]
It’s almost here. The blowing leaves, the cooler nights and that real “fall” moment- Thanksgiving. As we begin to get the kids ready to go back to school and look towards the end of pool season now is the time to start thinking about ordering your new winter pool cover. The cover choice you make today […]
If you’ve got a backyard pool, your house will automatically be party central, right? True, everything is better when you just add water, especially get-togethers. But if the thought of poolside entertaining makes you cringe, maybe you’ve been reading too many issues of Martha Stewart Living. Relax. You can have the ultimate pool party, without elaborate preparations, Michelin-starred chefs, or heart-pounding […]
Your pool is your pride and joy – in fact, when you’re not luxuriating in its cool blue waters, you feel you could stare at it all day. Why on earth would you want to cover it up? Well, possibly when the ice and snow hit, but surely not before then? Surprisingly, swimming pool covers […]
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If you have a service emergency please reach out to us via email to info@rrpools.ca and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you have an inquiry about a service or new pool installation for next season please send us an email to info@rrpools.ca and we will be happy to assist.
