Matt Harper

Unless you’re a penguin or a polar bear, jumping into an ice cold pool probably isn’t your idea of summer fun. But then again, when it’s a hundred and eighty-seven degrees outside, no one wants to swim in a giant hot tub either. So, yeah, the comfort of your swimming pool is an issue, but […]

Your pool pump is sort of the center of your pool’s universe. It’s what keeps the water flowing and moving so that it gets filtered properly and stays clean and safe. In other words, if the pump ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! For this reason, it’s crucial to stay on top of any issues that

If you find yourself needing to replace your above ground swimming pool liner, either because of tears or excessive staining, you don’t need to hire a professional. As long as you have a little time on your hands, you can save yourself some serious money by doing it yourself. Hiring a professional can cost well

If you’re considering using bromine tablets as a means of sanitizing your pool, you should be aware of the differences between bromine and chlorine.  Both kill harmful bacteria, but you should use bromine if chlorine is irritating your skin or if you can’t stomach that “chlorine smell”. In this guide you’ll learn what bromine is,

If you want to keep your pool water clean and healthy, you need to be testing it all the time. Testing your pool water is truly one of the most important things you can do as a pool owner. Enter: the pool testing kitYou might think testing your pool water is a difficult task that requires a

If you want to remove calcium scale from your swimming pool, you have a couple of different options depending on where the scale has started to form and how difficult it is to remove. This post lays out the process for removing the scale in the simplest terms possible. There are three primary ways to

In today’s post I’m going to show you exactly what to do if your pool overflows with rain. Because having an overflowing pool can affect your pool chemistry and leave you with a flooded backyard. And no pool owner wants that. So let’s go over how to drain and lower water from your pool after

In today’s guide you’re going to learn how to keep your pool nice and clean by choosing the BEST pool filter. A filter is one of the most important pieces of gear you’ll buy for your pool, so you want to get it right. We’ll go over:The different types to choose fromHow to find the right one

Are you wondering how to winterize an inground pool? Then you’re in the right place. I think you’ll agree with me when I say: pool closing season is not nearly exciting as opening it for the summer, but it’s a job that every pool owner must do. In this guide, you will learn: All the

There’s no way around it: every pool should have a cover. Some pool owners get by without one, but I can assure you they’re spending way more time and money opening, winterizing and maintaining them than people with covers. So, yeah: it’s definitely a good idea to invest in a high-quality cover that will last you years