A veteran pool boy once told me that with great pools comes great responsibility. This is especially true for inground pools. Proper inground pool maintenance is the key to keeping your water clear, your equipment running efficiently, and your primary investment (your pool!) protected. If you don’t know how to maintain your inground pool, however, … Read more
Ask any inground pool owner about owning an inground pool, and many will have great things to say. One may assume that an inground pool would require basic maintenance and care, but remember, these are luxury products and should be treated as such. You guessed it, guys: owning an inground pool means regular upkeep. You … Read more
So you’re one of many people who don’t like the feel of chlorinated water on their skin. Totally understandable. You’ve probably been researching different pool water chlorine alternatives and are curious about salt. Saltwater pools have grown in popularity over the past decade, and many homeowners choose them as a “chlorine alternative” for their inground … Read more
When it comes to inground pool decks, nothing beats concrete. Whether you’re going with standard broom-finished concrete or stamped concrete, a concrete pool deck offers everything you need to support your pool. Plus, it just looks really nice around a pool! Of course, that’s not to say that there are no problems that can be … Read more
How does water flow through an inground swimming pool? How does a pool stay clear and clean? The answer is *drumroll* pool equipment! Your pool equipment is the respiratory system and heart of your swimming pool. When something stops working, whether it’s the pool pump, pool filter, or pool heater (if you have one), your … Read more
The seasons without pools are a sad one. Especially here in the greater Chicagoland area, where recent springtimes provide 20-degree, 75-degree, 40-degree, 15-degree, and 80-degree days multiple days in a row. With the rise of inground pool popularity in the region, there are multiple pool builders eager to transform your backyard. If you’re considering purchasing … Read more
When it comes to building something, utilizing the best materials and proper practices is the key to a successful project. This is true for buildings, houses, garages, decks, cars, computers, and especially inground pools. Like many regions in the U.S., the Midwest is home to multiple options for swimming pool contractors. For anyone looking … Read more
An inground pool is only as good as the quality of its surface. This is especially true in the case of vinyl liner swimming pools, which require liner replacements every 7-10 years. You can extend your liner’s lifespan by maintaining balanced water chemistry, but it will still fade over time. Hence: liner replacements. Royal Pools … Read more
Is your pool an odd shade of green? Well, you might have an algae problem and whether it’s big or small, you’ll need to take care of it so your pool is safe to swim in once again. While restoring your pool to proper conditions and eliminating the presence of algae isn’t much of a … Read more
I think we’re all in agreement that a cloudy pool is not a pretty sight. Not only is it unattractive, but also it signals the need to conduct maintenance on your pool. A cloudy pool is likely the result of the presence of bacteria that can damage your pool and the equipment along with it. … Read more