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Pool Care Tips & Advice
Things I Wish I Knew Before Installing My Pool
Here’s a riddle every Floridian is bound to appreciate: Q: What’s the difference between a boat and a swimming pool? A: No one ever regrets owning a swimming pool. Several strong emotions are tied to the acquisition of a swimming pool. Without exception, they should...
Stay Cool and Keep Fit by Taking the Plunge: Get into the Swim this Summer
Count me among the zillions of aging boomers who have damaged every joint in their bodies trying to stay forever young and fit, somehow believing our bodies would never rebel against us for all the abuse we heaped on them in the name of exercise and good health. But...
Taking the Plunge: Examining the Pros and Cons of Above Ground vs. In Ground Pools?
As you might expect, the areas of the U.S. with the warmest average temperatures are where you will find the highest percentage of homes with swimming pools. Phoenix, with its average daily mid-summer temperature of 106ᵒ, tops the list, with 32.7% of all homes...
What Tools and Materials Should be in a Starter Kit for Do-it-Yourself Pool Maintenance?
As the proud owner of a swimming pool, the last thing you want is to spend more time maintaining the pool than you actually spend using it. Maintaining your own pool is not rocket science. It isn’t difficult to do and takes no special talents or a PhD in chemistry....
What Happens if you Swim in a Green Swimming Pool?
Recently after a neighbor’s swimming pool turned pea green while the family was away on vacation, his children were forbidden to swim in it until it cleared up and became blue again. “But we swam in a green lake a grandma’s,” came their puzzled response. “What’s the...
Which Beaches allow Dogs in Sarasota – A Limited Guide
There is nothing like spending your day off with your dogs, soaking up the sun, splashing in the cool turquoise blue waves, and watching your furry buddy dash, kicking up the glittering Sarasota sand. Although Sarasota technically has one dog beach, Brohard Beach,...
The Best Snook Fishing Spots in Sarasota and How to Catch Them
Florida is a hotspot for anglers looking to find and catch snook. Not only are snook great to capture for sport, but they also make a delicious meal. These feisty guys are known as one of the most challenging fighting fish to catch, which is why it is a special moment...
Can I Get Fined For Not Maintaining My Pool in Florida? Can I Get Fined For Having Mosquitos In My Pool in Florida?
The short answer is yes. But there are a lot of caveats that go alongside that answer and your pool would either have to be in awful condition, or you would have to have drawn the ire of your neighbors. Let's dig into how Florida law addresses unkempt pools as a...
Do I Need a Permit to Build a Pool in Manatee County? Everything you need to know.
We previously wrote a piece concerning the pool permits and requirements in Sarasota County, but we neglected to provide a piece for our Manatee County residents, which have different building codes and rules! I found that it was quite difficult to track down the...
Things You Should Avoid Doing with a Residential Swimming Pool
If this picture makes you immediately cringe, you're on the right track. Unfortunately plenty of first-time pool owners and uninformed guests can make potentially disastrous decisions around pools that could leave you with either an expensive and time consuming...
Building a Lap Pool is Perfect for Your Small Backyard
Sometimes when we look at backyards of smaller homes, we think that there's no way a pool is an option for me! Additionally, "shotgun" style homes are often on narrow lots, and homeowners may think that they have no viable options for a pool. We would like to...
Can I Leave Pool Toys and Floats In the Pool?
To frame an immediate and simple answer: no. You should not leave floats and toys in your pool for an extended amount of time. But if you do, no need to panic! Here's the issue with leaving foreign objects in your pool: clogging, and microplastics. Inflatable pools...