Photo: Getty Images Carrots are very nutritious because they are rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals. They also contain nutrients that improve eye health and lower cholesterol levels. You can consume them as whole pieces but an easier way is to juice them. There are two main types of juicers: … Read more
Photo: tyentusa.com Although we’ve been drinking water our entire lives as an essential source of health and hydration, not many people are aware that it can have different levels of acidity. Here, we offer you a detailed overview of acidic water, its characteristics and causes, and the impact it has … Read more
Photo: poolsbydesignaz.com Wouldn’t it be great if all you hard to do once you get a pool was to fill it with water and forget about it? Well, this would save you a lot of time and effort in maintenance but unfortunately, owning a pool comes with lots of responsibilities … Read more
Photo: thepoolbutler.net Heavy and consistent rainfall can drastically increase the level of water in your pool, in just a short period. After the rain has leveled out, it may be necessary to remove excess overflow water from your in-ground pool to prevent the many challenges associated with this occurrence. If … Read more
Photo: aquamasterspool.com Phosphates are ever-present in pools, but it’s not until the pool turns green that we get concerned because its likely that an algae bloom has struck. Elevated levels of phosphates in your pool can cause a surge in algae growth, which can, in turn, make for a terrible … Read more
Photo: levelgroundpool.com It is quite rare to have to empty your above-ground pool either fully or partially. This is because most of them rely on the weight of the water pressing down and outward to maintain their shape. However, some instances require you to drain them. In this article, we … Read more
Photo: andyspoolservice.com It is not uncommon to find tap water with high hardness levels. Water hardness is caused by high calcium levels, which is usually found in well or borehole water. If you use such water in your pool, there is a high probability that scaling will occur, especially if … Read more
Saltwater pools offer several benefits over the traditionally chlorinated pools, such as being gentler on your skin and having softer water. But, many saltwater pool owners tend to have issues when it comes to maintenance as most are not sure what to do. One of the biggest maintenance challenges is … Read more
Besides the obvious cost that comes with installing a swimming pool, you will also need to maintain it to keep it safe and protect your investment. Maintaining a pool often requires the use of different chemicals like chlorine and cyanuric acid (CYA). Adding cyanuric acid ensures the chlorine will not … Read more
Photo: Getty Images Maintaining your pool is often relatively straightforward once you get used to the job. However, the challenges often arise when you have to deal with things like algae, which is quite a common occurrence if you do not take precautions to prevent it. While it is still … Read more