pool maintenance The July Pool Checklist Every Backyard Owner Actually Needs Your pool water hit 89 degrees last Tuesday, and by Thursday the free chlorine reading had dropped to almost nothing. That is not a mystery — it is just July doing what July does to a body of water sitting in direct sun for twelve hours a day. Between the heat,
pool pump How to Install a Pool Pump and Filter System in Spring 2026: A Complete Guide A new pool pump and filter installed yourself can save $1,200-$2,800 in labor and cut your seasonal energy bill in half. Here is how to size, plumb and wire the system correctly for spring 2026.