The question on how frequently to clean your pool is a challenging one to answer as cleaning a pool isn’t any simple task! You must be observant and care for problems when they arise. Maintenance of Swimming Pool It is vital to keep your pool clean. It’s one of the ideal methods of avoiding pool maintenance issues. Taking a bit … Read More
You Still Have Time to Install A New Pool Deck
Part of planning for a new pool remodel or installation involves designing a functional, safe, and attractive deck. You’re certain to spend just as much time upon your deck as you do inside the water; therefore, it is vital to put careful consideration into its design. Pool decks are critical because they’ll be the basis for your whole outside experience … Read More
We Do Underwater Pool Repair, No Need to Waste Money and Water!
If you’ve been delaying your pool repair because you have not wanted to have your swimming pool drained, UV Pools can help. Not having rebar rust stain removal or additional cosmetic work performed makes your swimming pool look less-than-attractive. Crack Repairs Is your swimming pool cracked? Over a period of time, cracking may happen on the wall and floor of … Read More
Fall Is Here, Time to Close Your Pool
We’re oftentimes asked when the best time is to close a pool for a season. There are various factors which dictate when you ought to close the pool, from water temperature to the quantity of debris which could get inside the pool. The industry standard includes “opening your pool early and closing the pool late”. While that is the standard, … Read More
When Do You Know It’s Time to Get A Pool Renovation?
There isn’t anything you love more than swimming in your pool all summer; however, admit it – it is looking a bit rough this year. Is it time for a pool renovation? Read on about these 5 signs your pool may need a bit of restoration: Fading Colors and Patterns on the Vinyl Liner Is the color on … Read More
Surf Vs. Turf: Competitive Running and Swimming
A surf and turf is a great supper for those of us who eat meat; the delicate flavour of lobster or other seafood paired with bold taste of steak. The combo is aesthetically appealing because it brings sea and land together on your plate, uniting the two essential elements of that make up our Planet Earth. Just as swimming and … Read More
Swimming Etiquette 101
Etiquette is important wherever you go; upscales restaurants, driving around, the maximum of 12 items express checkout at the grocery store, you always need good etiquette so the people around you won’t be tapping their foot and sighing about how impolite you are. The pool is no exception to this rule, except that it’s a bit harder to tap your … Read More
Slippery When Wet
When we’re on surfaces that aren’t properly gripping, we find ourselves slipping and tripping. That’s not an old saying, but it sounds like one, and it might as well be because it’s good advice. Metaphorically, it might mean “when you’re in a situation you don’t have a handle on, you may make avoidable mistakes”; literally, it means tractionless, wet surfaces … Read More
Closing Your Pool for Winter
It’s that time of year again; the time before it’s actually cold, but when the dread of winter starts taking its hold over Winnipeg. The stores start filling with Halloween candy and back to school deals, pumpkin spice lattes abound on social media. It’s a melancholy time, where we reflect on the fun things we did during the summer, while … Read More
The Best Time of Day To Take A Swim
Good morning, good evening or good night! You’ve got a pool in your backyard, and you’ve decided to take the plunge, both metaphorically and literally, into improving your fitness through swimming. Congratulations to you; swimming is an excellent way to get fit. You want to build a schedule, so that you’ll be able to kick yourself if you don’t adhere … Read More
Cool Pool Toys
It’s summertime, which means it’s time to keep cool, but we know you don’t just want to keep cool, you want to be cool. We’ve got good news; you’re already pretty cool, with that pool in your backyard; we bet all the neighborhood kids wish their parents were cool like the people with the pool. You know what else is … Read More
5 Gross Things About Public Pools
You’re here, reading the blog of Winnipeg’s pool repair and renovation experts; that means you probably already have a pool. We’re really glad you do, because that means you don’t have to go to public pools. We don’t mean to sound too harsh, but public pools…are gross. You’re really better off having your own. There’s a few reasons why that … Read More