Pool School
Pool Gas Heater: How to Operate and Maintain It
Learn how to start a gas pool heater safely: pre-start checks, pump flow, lighting the pilot vs. electronic ignition, and the habits that keep it firing.
Above-Ground Pool Maintenance Guide
Keep your above ground pool clear in 15–20 minutes a week. Learn about skimming, liner care, filter cleaning, and dosing chemicals, then grab our printable checklist.
How to Vacuum a Pool: Manual & Automatic
Learn how to vacuum a pool the right way: prime the hose, connect to the skimmer or vacuum port, and pick filter or waste so dirt stays out of the pool.
How to Remove Pool Stains: Identify & Treat
Organic, metal, or mineral? Do two cheap spot tests to identify your pool stain, then use the right treatment and a tool that won't scratch your surface.
How to Treat Pool Algae: Green, Yellow & Black
Learn how to treat pool algae fast. Step-by-step shock and brush fixes for green, yellow, and black algae, plus a dose table for 10,000-20,000 gallon pools.
How to Fix Cloudy Pool Water Fast
Clear cloudy pool water fast. Follow the right order: test and balance, shock only if needed, clean the filter, add clarifier or flocculant, then re-test.