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Red, White, and Specially Blue: The Science of the Perfect Holiday Sparkle

With America’s 250th anniversary just around the corner, every backyard in the neighborhood is getting ready for the spotlight. But if you’re hosting the big 4th of July bash, you know the stakes are a little higher for you. You don’t just want a "clean" pool, you want that deep, electric, "specially blue" sparkle that […]

Backyard Command Center: Ensuring the Mission (Your Party) is a Success

America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner! It’s a milestone that deserves a serious celebration: and for most of us, that celebration centers right around the swimming pool. But let’s be honest: hosting a 4th of July party can feel more like a high-stakes military operation than a relaxing holiday. Between the guest list, […]

Is a Saltwater Conversion Right for Your Backyard?

You’re standing on your pool deck, the sun is hitting the water just right, and you’re ready to jump in. But as soon as you get close, that familiar, sharp smell of heavy chlorine hits your nose. You know the drill: after twenty minutes of swimming, your eyes will be red, your skin will feel […]

Hard Water Woes: How to Handle Calcium Buildup on Your Pool Tile

If you’ve lived in our area for more than a few months, you know the struggle of hard water. It’s in our showers, our kettles, and: most frustratingly: it’s all over our pool tile. You know the look: that stubborn, white, crusty line that forms right at the water’s edge. It looks like a bathtub […]

The Standard of Freedom: From Military Duty to Your Backyard

When you spend years in the military, you learn a few things that never really leave you. You learn that "on time" actually means fifteen minutes early. You learn that a mission isn't over until the paperwork is filed and the site is cleaner than you found it. But mostly, you learn that people depend […]

Planning a Summer Getaway? Don’t Come Home to a Science Experiment

You’ve been counting down the days. The bags are packed, the out-of-office reply is set, and you’re finally ready to trade the backyard for the beach. It’s the summer getaway you’ve worked for all year. But as you’re locking the front door, a nagging thought creeps in: What is my pool going to look like […]