Algae blooms happen to even the most experienced pool owner from time-to-time. But where does it come from? Unlike most plant life, algae does not grow from seeds, but from spores. Those spores are, unfortunately, all around us, looking for the ideal place to settle and grow. The ideal real estate for these spores is […]
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It’s finally that time of the year—pool party season! With the kids at home, it’s important to think of pool safety. There are a few easy steps to take to ensure safety for everyone. Always have an adult nearby. Even if you’re a great swimmer, you never know when you might need help. Never swim […]
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The Mineral Springs program utilizes easy-to-apply minerals and is an amazing alternative to regular pool salt. It takes only five minutes a week to maintain – in fact, once you’ve begun the system, you only have to add the Renewal® product once a week. Mineral Springs works in two easy steps! Step 1: Adding Beginnings, […]
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1. Waiting until after a rainstorm to add chlorine/balancing chemicals. While we do not recommend doing anything with your pool in the middle of a rainstorm, we definitely don’t want you to wait until after it rains to add chemicals. If it’s going to rain later in the day after your analysis or later in […]
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Spring is officially upon us and it’s (finally) feeling that way too! Warm weather is headed our way, so that means it’s time to open that pool! You don’t want to wait until it’s time to swim to open your pool. The earlier you do it, the easier—and cheaper—it is to maintain! We recommend opening […]
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As a pool or spa owner, you know by now just how important it is to your pool’s liner/shell and equipment to keep your water balanced. What you may not realize however, is how much of a difference having a clean filter really is. You probably know that your filter should be deep cleaned at […]
Continue reading2018 is in full swing and our motto this year is “new year, new yard”! We’ve started this year with a lot of frigid weather and even a snow storm! But you know what they say, “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant”. We’ve taken a look ahead and have predicted this years […]
Continue readingIf you’ve taken a look at the forecast, you know it’s about to get cold! Most of us here in the Lowcountry aren’t use are not used to cold weather so here are a few easy tips to make sure your pool equipment makes it through the brisk weather. If you aren’t already, make sure […]
Continue readingBig Green Egg grill Thanks to its design and ceramic body, the Big Green Egg takes grilling up a few notches and is a major upgrade over that rusty charcoal grill sitting on your back patio. Whether smoking steaks or cooking a pizza, it’s a barbecue home run. Yeti Roadie 20 The YETI Roadie® 20 […]
Continue readingOkay, so it’s winter. If you’re like us you are impatiently awaiting the arrival of next May when the weather is warm, the flowers have bloomed, and it’s time to get back to the pool! We know we aren’t alone, so we have compiled a list of amazing gift ideas that those of us longingly […]
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