Stop the noise! Diagnose why your pool pump is loud. We cover worn bearings, cavitation, and debris jams with simple step-by-step repair tips.

Fine dust in pool water is the worst kind of mess. You vacuum, the floor looks clean for a minute, then the cloud comes back and settles again. If you’re trying to figure out how to get fine debris out of a pool (or remove fine sediment from a

If you are staring at a green pool, your instinct is likely to throw every chemical you have at the water to kill the algae as fast as possible. You might be standing poolside with a bag of shock in one hand and a bottle of algaecide in the other,

It’s a scenario every pool owner knows: You need to shock the pool, but the local pool store is closed, or perhaps you’re simply tired of the markup on "specialized" pool chemicals. Standing in the laundry aisle of the grocery store, you wonder: Is this bottle

If you have ever looked at your swimming pool and noticed a dark, greasy ring around the waterline or water that looks "dull" despite having perfect chlorine levels, you are dealing with organic buildup. This is where many pool owners get frustrated. You shock the pool, you balance

When you set up an inflatable pool, you are essentially creating a large, stagnant body of water. Unlike in-ground pools, which have powerful pumps to circulate chemicals and filter out bacteria, an inflatable pool relies entirely on you to keep the water safe. Many parents worry about adding chlorine to

Suspecting you have a pool leak is stressful. You're watching the water level drop day after day, worrying about high water bills and the potential for a complicated, expensive repair. You know there's a problem, but you can't see the source. A simple dye

A burnt-out pool light is frustrating. Your beautiful backyard pool suddenly looks dark and uninviting at night. But your frustration likely turned to dread at the thought of fixing it. The idea of mixing electricity and water sounds dangerous, and the alternative — draining the entire pool for one light bulb—

It’s incredibly frustrating. You’re ready to swim, but your pool water is a cloudy, murky mess that just won’t clear up. When your filter seems overwhelmed and a clarifier isn’t cutting it, you might hear about a "miracle" solution: pool flocculant. Flocculant is one

Have you ever felt a slimy, slippery coating on your pool walls or tiles, even immediately after running your pump or adding chemicals? That frustrating feeling isn't just regular dirt or grime; it's a highly organized, microscopic fortress known as biofilm. Biofilm is the number one

Keeping your pool water sparkling clean is the top priority for any pool owner, but navigating the pool chemical aisle can feel overwhelming. The biggest debate often comes down to the core of your sanitation strategy: liquid chlorine vs. tablets. Are you torn between the big jugs of liquid and

Trying to keep your pool water perfectly balanced can feel like a losing battle. You fix one thing, and something else goes haywire. If you're tired of fighting with your pH levels or seeing the first signs of algae, the answer might already be in your laundry room.