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Articles & Books From Kristine Blanchard
Article / Updated 08-03-2023
When you have a pool in your backyard, testing the water on a consistent basis is crucial to keeping up with the changing water chemistry. With an outdoor pool, all of the elements around it affect the water inside of it, and it’s your responsibility to keep the chemicals in check during the season. ©Eveniya Sheydt / Adobe StockA pool water testing stripCommon questions among new pool owners are about how often to test pool water.
Article / Updated 08-03-2023
You never think it will happen to you, but sometimes it does. I’ve heard some wacky stories in my pool maintenance career; some are more common than others. In this article, I cover some of the most common mishaps that I see in the wonderful world of pool ownership, and how to gracefully handle them with as little panic as possible.
Article / Updated 07-06-2023
If you’re going to be responsible for an expensive investment into your staycation wonderland, you’re going to want to know how to keep your swimming pool clean, and how to keep it safe and protected. ©Rocklights / Adobe StockA pool isn’t a self-sustaining environment with an ecosystem and natural water chemistry to keep it in check.
Crystal-clear advice for maintaining a crystal-clear swimming pool Keeping a swimming pool ready for use requires some chemistry know-how, an understanding of how pool mechanics work, and some time spent doing good old-fashioned cleaning work. Pool Care For Dummies offers a reliable, comprehensive resource for building the knowledge that lets you turn pool maintenance into a do-it-yourself task.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-03-2023
Swimming pool maintenance can be intimidating to someone who may be new to pool ownership, and it can be even more intimidating to go to a pool store seeking out help. To make your life a little easier, this Cheat Sheet offers some helpful tips so you can become a mindful pool owner.Calculating your pool sizeBefore you can go shopping or test your water, you need to know the amount of gallons that your pool can contain.