Pool repair articles
How to Fix a Green Pool: A Step-by-Step Recovery Plan
A safe, methodical plan for clearing a green swimming pool, from testing and brushing to shocking, filtering, and preventing a repeat.
Pool Water Chemistry Basics for Homeowners
Plain-English explanations of free chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and stabilizer, and how they work together in a home pool.
How to Find a Pool Leak: The Bucket Test and Beyond
How to tell evaporation from a real leak, run the bucket test, and narrow down whether a leak is in the shell, the plumbing, or the equipment.
Pool Pump Troubleshooting: Common Problems and Safe Fixes
Diagnose a pool pump that will not prime, loses pressure, makes noise, leaks, or will not start, with clear safety guidance on what to leave to a pro.
Sand, Cartridge, or DE: How to Maintain Your Pool Filter
How each type of pool filter works, when to backwash or clean it, how to read the pressure gauge, and signs that media or parts need replacing.
Why Is My Pool Water Cloudy? Causes and Fixes
The main causes of cloudy pool water, including low sanitizer, poor filtration, high pH, and fine particles, and how to clear each one.
How to Patch a Vinyl Pool Liner (Even Underwater)
How to locate a tear or pinhole in a vinyl pool liner, choose a patch, and apply it underwater or dry, plus when a liner needs replacing.
Opening and Closing Your Pool: A Seasonal Checklist
A practical checklist for opening a pool in spring and closing or winterizing it in fall, with tips to avoid damage and algae surprises.