Leaf Stains in Your Pool: Why They Happen and How to Get Rid of Them

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Leaf Stains in Your Pool: Why They Happen and How to Get Rid of Them

Those brown shadows on your pool floor in late fall aren’t dirt you can just sweep away. They’re leaf stains,

Best Winter Cover for an Above Ground Pool

Best Winter Cover for an Above Ground Pool: Solid, Mesh, or Safety?

The cover you put on in fall decides what you find when you pull it off in spring: clear water

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Is an Above Ground Pool Worth It? Why Midwest Families Say Yes

If you’ve been dreaming about a backyard pool but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve probably asked yourself: is an

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Pool Patio Trends 2027: 7 Backyard Ideas Midwest Homeowners Will Love Next Summer

The best backyard summers are planned in the off-season. If you’re picturing next year’s pool days, the space around the

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The History of Swimming Pools: Ancient Baths to Backyards

Today a backyard pool feels like a classic part of summer, but for most of human history, a pool of

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How to Keep Leaves Out of Your Above Ground Pool This Fall

Fall in the Midwest is beautiful until those red and gold leaves start landing in your pool by the hundreds.

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Buying a Pool in the Fall vs. Spring: When’s the Smartest Time to Buy?

If you’ve been dreaming about a backyard pool all summer, you might assume the shopping season ends when the kids

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Inflatable Pool vs. Above Ground Pool: Why the Cheap Option Costs You More

Every spring, big-box stores fill their aisles with inflatable pools promising instant backyard fun for a fraction of the price.

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Is a Pool Heater Worth It for Your Backyard Pool?

If you’ve ever cannonballed into your pool on a 70-degree June morning and immediately regretted it, you already know the