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Doctors and physical therapists regard swimming as a very beneficial form of exercise because it works the entire body without impact stresses on the joints. Poor circulation causes muscle pain for many people, especially if blood flow is restricted in the arms and legs.  Swimming works the entire upper and lower body and improves oxygen… Read More »

As it gets colder and summer makes way for the winter months, many people long for one more swim in the pool or a nice relaxing evening surrounded by water. However, the chill in the air can translate into an extremely cold swimming pool, which effectively eliminates any desire to swim. Just like jumping into… Read More »

So many pool owners focus on chlorine, they forget about keeping their water properly balanced. For those that are not sure what the water should be balanced with, there are three main parts: PH, alkalinity and calcium hardness. Here is a quick snapshot of how each contribute to the balance of your pool water. PH… Read More »

Wow, can you believe spring break is only a few weeks away. For some it will mean traveling on vacation, or perhaps arriving houseguests, such as the in-laws or the newly popular, stay-cation. No matter how you decide to spend spring break, chances are your time might be spent with your children or watching others… Read More »

Checking your equipment and maintaining your support system is the best way to solve the small correctable problems before they become large, expensive ones. Start with your circulation system by following the path of the water. Clean out the pool’s skimmer basket and empty all of its contents. Next, open the pump strainer basket and… Read More »

Normal water levels in pools are easy to accomplish.  Maintaining them could be a challenge, especially in the middle of the rainy summer season or the dry winter season in South Florida. Rain water not only throws off your chemical balance, but also can create a water level that is too high, which could be… Read More »