Pool Upgrades Ranked: From a Simple Refresh to a Major Renovation
How much work goes into upgrading your pool? We rank common improvements from simple equipment upgrades to major renovations so you can plan around your budget, schedule, and backyard.
Tampa Pool Heater Maintenance: Get Ready for Cooler Months
Cooler nights don’t have to end your swimming season. Learn when to test your Tampa pool heat pump, what maintenance to schedule, and how to prepare your pool heater for winter use.
Fall Pool Maintenance in Tampa Bay: Common Problems & Fixes
Tampa can experience freezes, particularly farther inland. Before a freeze, follow your equipment manufacturer’s freeze-protection instructions; a cover alone won’t protect the plumbing and equipment. What does that mean for your pool?
Halloween Pool Party Ideas: 10 Easy Ways to Create a Spooky Poolside Vibe
Planning a Halloween pool party? Discover easy Halloween pool decorations, lighting, food, music and safety ideas for a spooky poolside celebration.
The Post-Summer Pool Reset: What Tampa Bay Pool Owners Should Check This Fall
Summer can be tough on a Florida pool. Heavy use, heat, rain, storms and debris can take a toll on water chemistry and equipment. Use this post-summer pool maintenance checklist to get your Tampa Bay pool ready for cooler fall weather and holiday entertaining.
End-of-Summer Pool Party Safety Tips for Kids | Tampa Bay
Celebrate the end of summer with one more splash! These pool party safety tips for kids cover adult supervision, swimming rules, lightning, flotation devices, deck safety, swim breaks, and more to help Tampa Bay families plan a safer backyard pool party.
Why Your Saltwater Pool Isn’t Making Enough Chlorine | Tampa Bay Pool Tips
Low chlorine in a saltwater pool doesn’t always mean your system is broken. Learn the eight most common causes of poor chlorine production, how Florida’s summer weather affects your pool, and what Tampa Bay homeowners can do to keep their water clean, clear, and swim-ready.
Custom Cold Plunge Pools: 10 Must-Have Features Before You Build
Thinking about adding a cold plunge pool to your backyard? Before you build, learn which features matter most for performance, comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term durability. From choosing the right cooling system and filtration to selecting premium materials and smart controls, this guide will help you design a custom cold plunge that’s built to thrive…
Black Algae vs. Green Algae in Pools: How to Tell the Difference & Remove Both
Is your pool turning green, or are stubborn black spots appearing on the walls? While both are types of pool algae, black algae and green algae require very different treatments. In this guide, you’ll learn how to identify each type, understand why it forms, discover the best ways to remove it, and find simple maintenance…
10 Pool Design Tips for Hot Florida Climates | Tampa Guide
Designing a pool in the Tampa Bay area isn’t just about choosing the shape or finish—it’s about designing a backyard you’ll actually enjoy during the hottest months of the year. One of the smartest (and most overlooked) planning steps is to map how the sun moves across your property during the summer before finalizing your pool layout.
Best Patio Furniture Colors for Florida Summers: Stay Cooler & Reduce Fading
Discover which patio furniture, umbrella, and cushion colors stay coolest in Florida’s summer sun and which colors fade fastest. Tips for Tampa Bay pool owners.
Top Tampa Pool Accessory Trends for Summer 2026
…every summer brings new trends, gadgets, and backyard upgrades that promise to make pool ownership even better. Some are worth the hype. Some are destined for the garage by Labor Day. So we took a look at the hottest pool accessory trends making waves for Summer 2026.
