With the weather getting cooler in Spring, Texas, many people are missing the warm summer days spent by their pool. However, some people may still be enjoying all their pool has to offer, even during the colder winter weather. An indoor pool can provide pool owners with many benefits, and here, we’ve listed out some of the best ones:
December has arrived and many people in the Spring, Texas, area are getting ready for a popular winter tradition: the polar bear plunge. Before you dive into that cold water, you may need to take some things into consideration. Champions Pool Repair & Service knows that winter traditions can make the season more fun, but safety is always important. Here, we’ve laid out what you need to know before taking your polar bear plunge:
Fall is underway and many pool owners in Spring, Texas, are looking to close down their pool for the off-season. Maintaining your pool during the off-season is just as important as maintaining your pool when it is being heavily used. At Champions Pool Repair & Service, we understand that knowing where to begin with off-season maintenance can be overwhelming, so we’ve listed some tips that can help:
The weather is finally cooling down in Spring, Texas, and the surrounding areas. With the weather getting colder and the holiday season coming up, you may be wanting to take a trip somewhere. Champions Pool Repairs and Services believes no vacation is complete without a great pool to relax by, so we’ve listed the top ten pools to visit for your winter vacation:
When most people think of Halloween, a pool party is not the first thing that comes to mind. Fortunately, Texas, offers fall temperatures that allow residents to enjoy their pool, even during the fall. This creates the perfect opportunity for a Halloween pool party. While it may seem unconventional, Champions Pool Repair & Services believes that your pool is a gathering place for friends and family and should be used to celebrate every occasion possible. Here, we’ve laid out some tips that can help you pull of a fantastic Halloween party around the pool.
We are all sad to see summertime go. No more pool parties, laying out working on a tan, cannonballs in the deep end, or watching your kids or grandkids splash around as they laugh and play. Yes, it is a sad time because the season here in Houston, Texas is changing. We don’t get a lot of hard-core winters like most people get across the United States, but we do get a change in the weather. Hurricane season is here and it is that time for most people in Houston close their pool. Winterizing is the most important thing you can do to make your springtime pool opening as easy as possible. Here are a few tips to help you make your pool closing an easier one:
As summer winds down, many pool owners in the Houston, Texas area are wondering how to prepare their pool for the change in climate that fall brings. Champions Pool Repair & Services recommends these five steps to keep your pool in great condition for the upcoming season:
As Houston, Texas prepares for heavy rains and tropical storms, people are wondering how to protect their pool. If you’re a pool owner in the Houston area, how will you adjust to the extreme weather? (more…)
Summertime means fun in the sun and lots of time by the pool. Especially living in North Houston, this gives our community an advantage during the summer. Our summers seem to last longer since the sun sticks around all the way from May to September. So, if you are looking to have some fun this summer in your own backyard, consider a pool party with all your friends and family. Add a few of these ideas to your next party or poolside BBQ and see how many compliments you get for being an excellent host. (more…)
Yes, rain changes the water chemistry in your swimming pool since rainwater is acidic. However, small amounts of rain will not hurt your pool or the water balance. The average pH in your pool is most likely higher than the pH of any rainfall. Your average swimming pool will have a pH level of about 7.5. A pH of 7.5 is safe for swimmers’ eyes and skin so try to maintain this number for a clean pool. If swimmers feel burning in their eyes while swimming, you want to save your pool and adjust the pH balance. You do not want to swim in a pool where the pH is too low or too acidic. Fresh rainfall usually contains a pH level of 5.0. Heavier rains or major storms will alter your swimming pool and the water chemistry. (more…)