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Top pool trends of 2015! It’s the start of a new year! As we ring in the new year, check out these top pool trends of the year’s past! Infinity pools. Despite the fact that these pools have been around for several years, their exquisite look remained a staple in pool design in 2015. Their design is perfect for adding a

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El Niño is coming! Use this guide to avoid an overflowing pool and safety hazards. El Niño isn’t always a concern for Northern California. This year, however, it’s going to have to be. Climate experts are predicting that the coming El Niño will be one of the biggest in recent memory, and will likely rival 1997’s El Niño. In case you’re

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This delicious holiday recipe for cheesy potato soup is perfect for outdoor entertaining during winter. The weather outside might not be particularly frightful here in Northern California, but it’s definitely cooling off. Fortunately, it doesn’t get so cold that you have to give up using the outdoor spaces at your home. If you’re planning to throw an outdoor party to

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Here are a few easy options for removing leaves from your pool when your cover is broken. As winter settles in across Northern California, the leaves are still falling. The trees around your home are likely in the process of shedding the last of their leaves, and that can be a problem if you own a pool. It’s a hassle to

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If you have repairs to do, it’s important you know that you don’t need to drain your pool for them. When you need to complete repairs on your pool, the natural tendency is to assume you need to drain it. After all, it will be much easier to tackle issues when they’re not underwater, right? Actually, draining your pool can have

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Winter Weather Pool Cover Care If you have any type of swimming pool, you will need to protect it from the winter elements, otherwise it could be damaged or destroyed. If a particularly cold snap were to happen in Northern California, your pool could be prone to ice damage. The most common mistake is that pool owners will think that

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Turning Your Back Garden into a Winter Wonderland Now that the winter season is steadily approaching us in Danville, California, festivities and holidays are rapidly heading our way too! While you’re busy prepping the tree for ornaments and stringing lights in your much-loved annual wreath, spare a thought for your unseasonal, undecorated back garden. Before the holidays hit, take your

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Winterizing Your Swimming Pool Winter pool maintenance is simple and should be completed as regularly as possible. With the cooler weather threatening to hit Danville, California, it is now the perfect time to prep your pool for the winter season ahead. While you think that maintaining your pool ends at preserving the pool chemicals and pulling the cover on every

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Stop Sharing Your Pool with Local Wildlife Large bodies of water, such as a swimming pool, are a natural habitat for many animals. Unfortunately, this means finding a few friendly faces in your pool! Removing a snake from the water is not ideal before taking a swim, so read below for tips on how to keep critters away from your

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Pool Chemistry 101 The key to keeping your pool crystal clear all year round is pool chemistry. Luckily, you do not have to be a scientist to understand the chemistry of your backyard pool! There are two main elements to pool chemistry that you should focus on – sanitation and water balance – that will help to keep your pool

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