Whether it’s cloudy water or a slimy surface, every pool will eventually have some water chemistry woes. Today, we’ll help you address some of the most common ones that we see.

Every pool type comes with trade-offs.

Read on to learn a little about the differences in upfront cost, customizability, or ease of maintenance between concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools.

The classic pool-opening weekend, May 24th, is coming up. We thought that now would be a good time to give you some advice on opening your pool if you find that it is filthy green. Since none of your friends or loved ones would be interested in a cool and refreshing algae bath, here are some basic suggestions for clearing up a pool…

Safety covers are becoming more popular every year. The ease of opening and closing a pool with a safety cover is hard to argue against, even with a bit of a cost up-front for the fancy cover.

No matter how nice it once looked, your old liner will eventually start to fail on you. Small tears and folds will add up to big problems over the course of a season. Maybe you're reading this because you already know that your liner needs to be replaced, or perhaps you're just looking ahead. Either way, what follows are a few quick pros and cons for the two most common liner-replacement times.

There are a lot of decisions to make when buying a new pool.

A rectangular pool may not have the exact aesthetic that you are looking for. You're looking at your options... Humpback Kidney, Lagoon, Roman... It can be hard to decide. Unfortunately, if cost is a factor for you, choosing a pool shape may make a bigger difference in the long run than you expect.

When you're getting ready to close your pool this year, you will probably reach for some algaecide and some antifreeze. Sometimes, next to these familiar products will be a less familiar one: Hivercide.

Gas heaters can seem expensive up-front. For a typical inground pool, those heaters start around $2000. In comparison, some solar heating units are sold by the roll or by the sheet at $100 per unit. With a price difference so dramatic, it's common for people to wonder if solar is worth a shot.

The variety of algaecides on the market can become confusing. Some have percentages, while others do not. Some contain copper sulfate, while others do not. Below is a basic breakdown of the differences between your algaecide options.

A robotic pool cleaner is a self-contained unit that operates independently from your existing pool equipment. Robotic pool cleaners are powered by electricity and usually come with a power cord between 50 and 60 feet in length. Robotic cleaners contain software that drive the unit and are moved by an internal motor.

Testing your pool’s chlorine levels is just as simple as looking at one number, right? Unfortunately, no. There are three different chlorine ‘levels’ that you should track if you’re trying to keep your water balanced.

Many London, ON pool-owners struggle to maintain the clarity of their water.

Due to a mild winter, without a ‘hard freeze,’ algae has much more time and freedom to grow. With such a difficult struggle, it’s no surprise that pool owners are looking for something to blame. For some people, the scapegoat became phosphates.

A suction-based pool cleaner is a self-propelled vacuum that travels around your pool by using the suction created from your pump. A hose connects from the head of the cleaner to the opening in your pool skimmer.