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a crystal-clear blue swimming pool on a sunny day, representing the final result of using borax.

Aiper US: Pool Tips

How Much Borax Should You Add to Your Pool?

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.

beautiful green lawn

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

What Kind of Grass Seed Do I Need? Best Grass Seeds for Lawns

A healthy, resilient lawn starts with one key decision: choosing the right grass for your climate and site. Whether you’re new to lawn care or repairing a patchy lawn, remember this: cool-season grasses thrive in northern, cooler regions and slow down in hot southern summers, while warm-season grasses flourish

a box of baking soda and a water test kit resting on the edge of the pool deck.

Aiper US: Pool Tips

How to Raise Alkalinity with Baking Soda (And What to Use for pH)

You've probably heard the tip: "Just add baking soda to your pool!" It sounds like a simple fix, but what does it actually do for your pool's pH? And are you using it correctly? The truth is, many pool owners get this common advice

A clear, sparkling backyard swimming pool at twilight with string lights reflecting on the balanced water.

Aiper US: Pool Tips

How to Lower Phosphates in Your Pool: A Complete Guide to Clearer Water

It's one of the most frustrating feelings for a pool owner: you do everything right—balance the water, run the filter, add sanitizer—but you’re still fighting off stubborn algae and cloudy water. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with a hidden culprit: high phosphate

Lush green lawn after proper care in the U.S.

Aiper US: Lawn Maintenance

Lawn Care for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Seasonal Guide

Maybe you’ve looked out at your yard and noticed the grass looking a little tired; brown patches here, weeds creeping in there, and spots where the soil feels hard as a rock. You’ve mowed, maybe even watered, but nothing seems to change. That frustration is where most beginners

The sun setting behind palm trees reflects on the soft pool water.

Aiper US: Pool Tips

How to Soften Pool Water: The 3 Best Methods

Is your once-sparkling pool now looking a bit cloudy? Do the walls and floor feel rough to the touch? You're likely dealing with one of the most common issues for pool owners: hard water. While frustrating, it’s a problem you can absolutely solve. This guide will provide

Vibrant rain garden with native plants and butterflies beside a sparkling pool deck.

Aiper US: Pool Lifestyle

Rain Gardens Around Pools: Design Your Way to Cleaner Runoff and a Greener Backyard

If heavy rains turn your pool deck into a slip-and-slide (and send dirty water across your yard), a rain garden might be the prettiest fix you’ll ever plant. A rain garden—also called a bioretention area—is a shallow, planted basin that catches stormwater from hard surfaces, lets it

A pool sand filter is placed next to the swimming pool with a white wall behind it.

Aiper US: Pool Knowledge

What Is the Best Pool Filter Sand?

You know that moment when you dip your toes in and realize the water looks a little off? That’s your filter media telling you it needs attention. Choosing the right pool filter sand can make all the difference between crystal-clear water and murky frustration. This guide breaks down the

Autumn leaves floating in swimming pool highlighting fall pool maintenance and debris prevention tips.

Aiper US: Pool Care

Fall & Winter Pool Maintenance: Your Complete Seasonal Care Guide

As summer fades and cooler weather moves in, your pool shifts into a quieter season—one that still needs attention. Fall and winter bring challenges like falling leaves, freezing temps, and water quality issues. Skip the prep, and you’ll pay for it with costly repairs and swampy spring water.

Pool ladder showing calcium scale buildup as a sign of high calcium hardness.

Aiper US: Pool Care

How to Lower Calcium Hardness in Your Pool—A Complete Guide

Attention Pool Owners! Have you had your pool damaged, or are you worried that it could happen? It will happen if you don’t know how to lower the calcium hardness in the pool. But how do you even know that you have an adequate amount of calcium hardness in

Luxury pool, turquoise water, palm trees, ocean view. Highlights balanced total alkalinity and pH for a perfect swim.

Aiper US: Pool Care

Total Alkalinity in Swimming Pools: Why It Matters and How to Manage It

Pool owner, have you ever experienced skin irritation from the swimming pool? The reason is so simple, but you might not be aware of it due to the pool water balance. When the total alkalinity in swimming pools changes, you face problems like skin, ear, or eye irritation or even

A swimming pool, which has been treated with the BBB method, is sparkling.

Aiper US: Pool Care

The BBB Pool Method: A Cost-Effective Way to Keep Your Pool Sparkling Clean

Are you tired of spending a fortune on pool chemicals? The BBB pool method might be your solution. But what is the BBB pool method? As a pool owner, you know pool maintenance is such a hassle. You might be surprised by the cost-effective pool care, which is often just