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May is National Water Safety Month, and there’s no better time to put safe practices in place! Time in the pool is sure to increase as families stuck at home look for fun activities, and as summer approaches that will only bring more opportunity for days in the pool. Increased time in the pool also … Continue reading Water Safety Made Fun for the Family →

Like everyone else, the coronavirus quarantine has us spending most of our time at home these days. While that sounds a bit daunting and restrictive at first, a small change in perspective turns this situation into a great opportunity for cleaning and organizing our outdoor spaces. Not to mention it’s spring, and with that comes … Continue reading 10 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Pool & Yard →

While spring and summer may look a little different than normal, it’s still important to get outside! Just because you’re social distancing doesn’t mean that your backyard activities have to take a hit. After all, the CDC has explained that coronavirus, or COVID-19, is not spread through pools or hot tubs as long as they … Continue reading How to Enjoy Your Pool During Social Distancing →

For pool owners across the country, rising temperatures means summertime and getting the pool ready! This task jumps to the top of the to do list every spring! While many in the southern, warmer areas of the country don’t have to worry about pool opening service, the majority of pool owners debate when and how … Continue reading Pool Openings 101 →

As the old adage goes, when you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go! And for those of us who are old enough to remember Caddyshack, we know the impact that “doody” can have on your pool and pool goers – cue the screaming and yelling children (and moms) at the country club pool.  … Continue reading When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go! Tips on how to clean your pool after an accident →

Tips To Keep You Relaxed During Hurricane Season Every fall in conjunction with the falling leaves comes hurricane season and it can be stressful. In Virginia Beach (where the Pool Scouts headquarters is located) we shut down schools in anticipation of an impending storm that never hit, literally, not one drop of rain! But the … Continue reading Tips To Keep You Relaxed During Hurricane Season →

Have you ever seen those shows on the DIY Network or the Discovery Channel where they build these big, beautiful pools with grottos and lazy rivers? Yeah, me too. As a Do It Yourself enthusiast, I have come to realize that you don’t have to demo your pool and start over to achieve a pool … Continue reading Turn Your Pool Into A Destination →

Is your pool still stuck with the basic equipment package? Chances are, your pool builder most likely installed what was best for them and not for you. Innovations in technology have taken leaps and bounds in the pool industry over the past few years, everything from coordinated lighting to sophisticated water features. We’ve compiled a … Continue reading 5 Simple Upgrades for Your Pool →

Spring is here! And that means it’s time to get your yard (and your home) in tip-top shape. That’s right, it’s time for some good, old fashioned spring cleaning. Now while all of us might not exactly become giddy with excitement at the thought of spring cleaning, it’s a great way to make a fresh … Continue reading Spring Cleaning Your Home, Inside and Out →

This time of year, the weather can keep us guessing. Just when you expect the warmer temperatures to roll in, a Polar Vortex hits.  What happens in the winter, and even early spring, can impact your summer fun by the pool. So let’s talk about how to keep your pool in good condition when the … Continue reading Deep Freeze: Pool Tips for Freezing Temps →