Green Algae Again Because You Skipped Brushing Your Pool
Think you’re doing everything right with your pool? Think again. If it’s green again, you likely skipped brushing. Here’s a blunt guide to fixing that.
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Shocked Your Pool But It’s Still Cloudy? Here’s What to Do Next
The pool was still, but not silent. Beneath her cloudy veil, she whispered secrets of imbalance, of neglect, of hopes poured in chemical form that never quite landed. I gave her chlorine, expecting gratitude. But she gave me fog. I…
How to Fix Cloudy Pool Water Fast: Expert Tips That Work
Chapter One: The Clues The case landed on my deck on a sweltering Tuesday morning. A homeowner, we’ll call her Lisa, she had a complaint. Her pool looked more like a bowl of skim milk than the sparkling oasis she’d imagined.…
Why Is My Pool Still Cloudy After Shocking? Common Mistakes to Avoid
You shocked your pool. You followed the instructions, dumped the chemicals in, and figured you’d wake up to water so clear you could see a dime on the floor. But nope. It’s still cloudy, maybe even cloudier. Now you’re standing…
Opened the Pool. Saw a Swamp. Panicked Slightly.
It was warm. Too warm for April. I felt brave. I peeled back the winter cover like a bandage, expecting maybe some leaves, maybe some dust. But it looked back at me. The water was alive. Not just murky. It…
The Curious Case of the Pool That Wouldn’t Circulate
It was Monday. Water looked still. Too still. The homeowner said everything was “on,” but nothing was moving. Chlorine wasn’t mixing. The pool looked flat. Like it had given up. So I stepped in. Chapter One: The Clues The pump…
Your Pool Pump Sounds Like a Blender Full of Rocks. Cool.
You know that sound. That angry, gurgling, metallic grind that makes you flinch every time you walk past the equipment pad. That’s your pool pump, trying to tell you something. Actually, it’s yelling. You let it run dry First rule…
I Opened the Pool in April and Regretted Everything.
The sun came out. The birds sang. I felt powerful. So I pulled back the cover like a magician revealing the finale. And there it was. A pool-shaped vat of mossy regret. I thought I was early. I was not.…
Stop Blaming the Pool Vacuum. Fix It Right.
You took it out of the box. It had parts. Tubes. Wheels. Maybe a hose that looked way too long. You skimmed the manual for about six seconds before muttering, “I got this.” But now it’s stuck in the corner…
This Is Why Your Filter Isn’t Doing Its Job
I got the call late Saturday afternoon. The client swore their pool pump was running “just fine” but the water still looked like ghost broth. Slightly cloudy, faintly green, and completely untrustworthy. They’d shocked it. Brushed it. Ran the pump…