The R&R Blog

If you enjoy watching the seasons turn, you might be excited to welcome fall: turtlenecks, red leaves, crisp air, yada yada yada. On the other hand, you might still be outside shivering in your Speedo and cursing the cloudy gray skies. Whichever type of pool owner you are (but mostly if you’re the second kind) […]

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 […]

Before you pull your hair out over pool maintenance – hair that might fall into the pool and clog the filter – read these 10 commonly asked pool maintenance questions. If your question isn’t listed here, please visit our pool maintenance guides for more information. How often does my filter need backwashing? Backwash your filter […]

If you’re the kind of person who likes to store the summer clothes out of sight before pulling out your winter wardrobe, put burlap around your cedars and draw sharp lines around your seasons, you might be tempted to drain your pool to get it ready for winter. Before you perform unnecessary pool maintenance that […]

With our safety month nearing an end, I wanted to take a moment to make you aware of the Swim to Survive program (through the Lifesaving Society) which R&R Pools has been a sponsor of for many years now. Swim to Survive is a program the Lifesaving Society puts together for Grade 3 students in Nova […]

Safety Month at R&R Pools continues with some safety tips for the water aerobics lovers and the pet lovers! Water Fitness: Water fitness is both healthy and effective.  It increases stamina, agility, and strength while assisting in weight loss.  Physical exercise in a swimming pool also helps safeguard bones and joints from the grueling effects […]

Water Safety Water safety is a huge concern for everyone.  Follow these tips and you can greatly lessen any chances of an accident. Adequate Adult Supervision!  A child can drown in as little as 2 inches of water. If you must leave the pool area for any reason such as to answer the phone or […]