If you are an animal lover, the last thing you want is a little critter getting caught up in your skimmer. The function of a pool skimmer is to catch floating objects before they sink to the bottom of your pool. Pool skimmers pull water into the system from the pool’s surface with a skimming action. Debris, such as leaves, …
What Happens to Your Pool When Too Many People Are Swimming at One Time?
23Aside from being dangerous…I mean, you might be diving in or jumping in right on top of someone without even realizing it…too many people in the pool can be highly unhealthy and – let’s face it – extremely gross. Okay, so here are some things that make you go, “Ewe!” Too many people in the pool can create a soupy …
Why Having a Professional Clean Your Pool Can Save You Money
It’s just plain smart to have your pool tested and serviced by a trusted pool professional, because proper pool maintenance can save you a pile of money. When you use a reputable and affordable pool cleaning service such as SE Pools in New Smyrna Beach, you can enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your pool is perfectly maintained, which …
How to Turn Your Dull Yard into an Oasis with a Pool and Landscaping
Pools are great fun all year long in Florida. They offer a fabulous way to entertain friends, the kids love them and they can even keep us fit. Why not make a big splash this year, and create a backyard pool area that dreams are made of? Beautiful pool and patio areas, surrounded by well-planned landscaping can turn your boring …
What Is the Best Temperature to Keep Your Pool in Florida?
Warm and soothing or cool and refreshing…how do you like your pool water? Preferred pool temperature can be pretty subjective, but here are a few facts about pool temperatures to keep in mind: The warmer your pool, the more of a chance there is for algae to grow, so you may have to use more chemicals, the hotter you decide …
Why Does Pool Water Look Different in Each Pool
Ever wonder why you look at your pool water, it looks clean, but it isn’t that pretty deep blue your neighbor has? Your pool water is impeccably clean, so how do they do that? It’s simple. They probably have pretty, blue pool tiles or a liner that is a beautiful blue. The tiles or liner within your pool can, in …
How to Prevent Debris from Getting into Your Pool
Pools are absolutely fantastic. It’s great to get wake yourself up with some morning laps; jump in during the heat of the day to cool yourself off; or entertain friends with a poolside barbecue, but nothing is worse than finding a bunch of leaves or other gunk, or even dead toads or creepy crawlies in your pool. That’s a great …
Your Pool Can Help You Mentally and Physically
Like a warm, sunny day, the soft sound of your mother’s voice or a warm embrace from a friend, a water source close to home soothes people. Soothe your tired aching muscles and joints. Soothe your troubled mind. In fact, soothe both your body and mind right down to your soul in your pool. Believe it or not, your pool …
The Perks of Grilling by the Pool
Tired of toiling in the kitchen while all of your party guests are having fun in the other room? Don’t retreat into your kitchen like a hermit! Join the party! Make the most of your pool season (which, as we know, can be all year long in Florida) by cooking up your favorites al fresco. Just get your grill on …
Why You Shouldn’t Drink Pool Water
Whatever you do, don’t drink the water! And we’re not talking about when you go on vacation to a foreign country. We’re talking about pool water here. Now I’m going to ask a (very gross) question that will stop you from ever drinking pool water even if you read no further…Did you know that the average adult has approximately .14 …