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Fine mesh skimmer sock wrapped around a pool skimmer basket for pre-filtration.

Aiper US: Pool Knowledge

What is a Skimmer Sock? The Ultimate Guide to Pool Pre Filters

A skimmer sock is a fine mesh liner for pool skimmer baskets, acting as a cheap pre-filter to trap fine debris (pollen, dead algae, hair) before it clogs the pump and main filter. It improves water clarity and protects equipment but requires frequent checks to avoid flow restriction and pump damage.

Lush residential backyard with hydrozoned lawn, flower beds, and trees showcasing water-efficient landscaping design.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

What is Hydrozoning? A Complete Guide to Save Water and Protect Plants

Hydrozoning groups plants by water needs to cut usage by 20-50%. Learn to map your yard, create 4 irrigation zones, and use smart tools for efficient watering.

Gentle pool aerator fountain spraying water to cool and balance pool chemistry.

Aiper US: Pool Knowledge

What is a Pool Aerator? Your Guide to Cooler, Balanced Water

A pool aerator cools water 3–10°F through evaporation and naturally raises pH without increasing total alkalinity. Affordable and easy to install, it improves circulation and ambiance as a low-cost alternative to pool chillers. Run it at night for best cooling and watch pH levels.

Split image showing dry cracked soil with yellow grass on the left versus healthy green lawn with good soil moisture retention on the right.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

How to Improve Soil Water Retention with Smart Irrigation

Improve soil water retention by combining physical amendments like compost and clay with smart irrigation. This dual approach optimizes soil structure and watering precision, reducing water bills and ensuring a drought-resilient lawn.

Close-up of textured Pebble Tec pool surface with clear water, showing the crevices that trap fine debris.

Aiper US: Pool Care

The Best Pool Vacuum for Pebble Tec: Why Most Cleaners Fail (And What Actually Works)

For Pebble Tec pools, a robotic cleaner with continuous tracks, active scrubbing, and fine filtration is the best choice. This design effectively handles the rough surface, removing fine debris from crevices to deliver consistent cleaning results.

Hand holding smartphone with smart irrigation app controlling water spray on a lush green lawn.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

What Is Smart Irrigation? The Ultimate Guide to Saving Water and Your Lawn

Smart irrigation uses real-time weather/soil data to water lawns only when needed, cutting water waste by up to 40% vs. timer-based systems. It builds stronger roots, detects leaks early, and works via app control—no heavy digging required for modern all-in-one systems.

Well water filling a pool, with water flowing into the swimming pool.

Aiper US: Pool Care

Can You Fill a Pool With Well Water? (A Practical Safety Guide)

You can fill a pool with well water safely by testing water for metals/hardness first, using a hose pre-filter, pacing the fill to protect the well pump, adding a metal sequestrant promptly, and removing sediment before balancing pool chemistry to avoid pump damage and discoloration.

Smart irrigation system waters flowers and lawn properly vs overwatering damage to shrubs in garden.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

How Often to Water New Shrubs (And Avoid Root Rot)

New shrubs need a gradual watering schedule in their first year: frequent light watering initially, then deep, less frequent watering to avoid root rot. Use mulch to retain moisture and choose a zoned smart irrigation system to meet the different needs of lawns and shrubs.

Standing water puddles on a lawn due to overwatering, indicating potential root suffocation and rot.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

Is Your Overwatered Lawn Dying? 5 Signs and the Smart Way to Fix It

Overwatering drowns grass roots and invites disease. Switch to deep, infrequent watering and use smart irrigation tech to fix runoff and save water.

Aiper IrriSense smart irrigation system automatically watering the lawn outdoors.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

Rain Sensor for Irrigation System vs. Weather Sense: Which Do You Need?

Upgrade from reactive rain sensors to predictive Weather-Sense technology. Smart systems save water, prevent disease, and automate lawn care by adjusting to forecasts rather than just reacting to moisture.

Smart irrigation app displaying weather forecast and watering schedule on a smartphone, with a lush green lawn in the background, illustrating how to save water through smart scheduling.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

How to Save 40% on Your Water Bill with Smart Scheduling

Switch to weather-based smart scheduling to cut water bills by 40%. By using real-time evapotranspiration data, you prevent overwatering and keep your lawn healthy without wasting resources.

Guide to detoxing from lawn pesticides using diet and smart irrigation technology.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

The Ultimate Guide on How to Detox from Pesticides Safely (Body & Lawn)

Detox from lawn chemicals by boosting liver enzymes with cruciferous veggies, sweating toxins out via saunas, and upgrading to smart irrigation to stop pesticide use at the source.