Royal Swimming Pools recommends that you pick any day of the week that will be your pool maintenance day for every week. Test your swimming pool water using FROG test strips. Adjust the total alkalinity level to 120 ppm. Any level on the test strip of 80 to 150 is ok. Add baking soda or Royal’s Alkalinity Increaser to increase the level. Add muriatic acid or Royal’s Alkalinity Decreaser to lower the alkalinity. After making adjustments to the total alkalinity, allow the pool to circulate then re-test the pool water before adjusting the pH balance to 7.4 to 7.6 with Royal’s pH Balancing Chemic ..read more

10 COLD HARDY TROPICAL PLANTS (PERENNIAL) THAT WILL TURN YOUR POOLSIDE LANDSCAPE INTO YOUR OWN TROPICAL PARADISE - PROVIDING YEAR AFTER YEAR OF DAZZLING EXOTIC BLOOMS - AND WITH VERY MINIMAL EFFORT Everyone loves the peaceful ambience of the tropics with palm trees swaying in the breeze.  Exotic flowers with beautiful hues and intoxicating aromas.  But did you know you can grow cold hardy tropical plants as far north as New York State?  By incorporating some of these cold hardy tropical plants in your poolside landscape, you can enjoy your own tropical stay-cation without eve ..read more

Infrared saunas have become a very popular health trend and studies suggest that saunas provide a wealth of health benefits. Sauna usage (and it's benefits) have become so popular, most spas and gyms offer them to clients. Even better news is you don't have to go to the gym to get these benefits. You can purchase your own personal infrared sauna and get these health benefits daily in the comfort of your home ..read more

A popular question pool companies often get asked from swimming pool owners in the heat of summer is  "How can I cool down my pool water?"  Below are a few suggestions to be considered ..read more

Some of us love doing things by ourselves. The challenge and personal satisfaction of making something from scratch to perfection are to die for. Plus, we get to save money we could've spent on labor while at it ..read more

There are so many reasons someone may be interested in the idea of burying an above ground swimming pool. A sloping/rolling/rocky yard that cannot accommodate a traditional inground structure An existing deck that needs to be level with the pool but is lower than a traditional above ground pool wall Wanting the look of an inground pool without the higher price tag that goes along with it Whatever your reason may be, the first question that pops up is if it is safe to bury an above ground swimming pool. The short answer is, YES! It can* be. However, it's important to know that not every abov ..read more

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are working remotely in the comfort of their own homes. With this shift in the workplace, there is an added need for our home workspace to be both efficient and inviting. A place that we want to be. Right now is the best time to adapt your poolside patio into a cozy and inspirational workplace. Not only will you leave your video conference viewers in awe, but also have a welcoming patio space to use both during and after work. We’ll explore some tips and product ideas to up your patio game to fit the work-from-home lifestyle ..read more

You may have heard that swimming can cause all sorts of health issues like UTIs, yeast infections, and ear infections. But is that really the case? The short answer: Yes, it's unfortunately true. But once you understand the why and how those occur, you'll be a lot more prepared on how to prevent them from happening. And the better news is that preventing it in the first place is easier than ever! Let's look at the science behind these issues and how to solve them so you and your loved ones can swim safely and worry-free all season long.  ..read more

Choosing your coping type for your swimming pool, whether on a brand new build or a remodel, is one of the main ways you create your backyard's aesthetic and add an extra touch of design quality. What is Coping Coping is what separates your pool's edge from your deck. It essentially is the safety cap that keeps the edge of your splash zone safe from harsh steel edges as well as protects the pool wall from weather, water damage, and general wear and tear when getting out of the pool. Basically, coping is the material that frames the edge of the pool. Coping options have evolved over the yea ..read more

With community pools closing down on top of the stay-at-home order, we in the pool industry welcomed countless new pool owners during the Coronavirus pandemic. But this also left plenty of time for existing pool people to contemplate repairs, consider renovations, and look for ways to overall upgrade their backyard spaces. But with many folks working from home, they also had to keep noise levels in check. While children and pets were one thing conference calls were getting comfortable with or even welcoming, construction zone sounds were another thing.  That was one of many reasons why t ..read more