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Essential Fall Pool Cleanup & Dormancy Preparation Steps for Sacramento

by pooltime
Mar 09, 2025
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Comprehensive "big cleanup" procedures ensuring optimal winter pool condition The Foundation of Successful Dormancy Comprehensive fall cleaning provides the foundation for successful dormancy period management that prevents expensive spring restoration while maintaining swim-ready water throughout Sacramento’s mild winter months. Professional cleaning ensures pools enter dormancy in optimal condition through systematic procedures proven effective over three […]

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Pool Equipment Upgrade Guide Sacramento: Your Complete Implementation Roadmap

by pooltime
Mar 08, 2025
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I’ve watched too many well-intentioned Sacramento pool owners make expensive mistakes with equipment upgrades. They research the technology, understand the benefits, and even budget appropriately – but then try to cut corners on installation or skip professional planning altogether. The result? They end up with efficient equipment that doesn’t perform efficiently. Over three decades in […]

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Winterization vs Winter Maintenance & Equipment Care in Sacramento

by pooltime
Mar 07, 2025
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When families move to Sacramento from colder climates, they often ask me whether they should winterize their pool like they did back east. It’s a great question because Sacramento presents a unique situation – we have enough mild weather to potentially swim year-round, but we also get occasional freezing nights that can damage equipment. The […]

Close-up comparison of pool surface finishes showing blue pebble texture transitioning to beige/tan pebble texture, demonstrating different color options for pool plaster.

Sacramento Pool Resurfacing: Smooth Plaster or Textured Aggregate Finishes?

by pooltime
Mar 06, 2025
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The texture revelation came for a family in Elk Grove when they visited two neighbor pools on the same day. The first had traditional smooth plaster that felt pleasant but showed every water spot and stain. The second featured NPT StoneScapes Mini Pebbles with a natural texture that felt amazing underfoot and somehow made the […]

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Common DIY Winter Pool Care Mistakes Sacramento Homeowners Make

by pooltime
Feb 24, 2025
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Every spring, I see the same concerning pattern repeat itself across Sacramento. Well-meaning homeowners who tried to save money with DIY winter pool care discover they’ve actually cost themselves thousands of dollars. The phone calls start in March: "My pool is green and cloudy, and nothing I’m doing is working." By the time I arrive, […]

A close-up of blue pool tiles showing calcium buildup along the waterline.

Pool Tile Cleaning Sacramento: Understanding Hard Water Challenges & Professional Solutions

by pooltime
Feb 22, 2025
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After 35+ years of cleaning Sacramento pool tiles, I can tell you that what makes the difference between sparkling tiles and embarrassing calcium buildup isn’t just regular cleaning—it’s understanding how our local conditions create unique challenges that require specific solutions. Here’s what I learned from a project in Granite Bay last month: the homeowner had […]

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Common Spring Opening Problems & Professional Solutions for Sacramento Pools

by pooltime
Feb 13, 2025
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The spring opening call that still haunts me came from a customer in Roseville whose pump had been "making weird noises" for three days. By the time I arrived, the bearings had completely seized, the impeller was destroyed, and metal fragments had scored the pump housing beyond repair. What started as a $200 bearing replacement […]

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Water Chemistry Restoration & Professional vs DIY Spring Opening

by pooltime
Jan 26, 2025
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The most expensive DIY chemistry lesson I ever witnessed cost a customer in Elk Grove $2,800 to fix. They added "just a little extra" muriatic acid to bring down their pH quickly, but didn’t understand that Sacramento’s hard water creates a buffering effect. The acid kept working for hours, dropping the pH so low it […]

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When Your Sacramento Pool Needs Resurfacing: 5 Warning Signs + Cost of Waiting

by pooltime
Jan 17, 2025
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The wake-up call for a family in Elk Grove came during their annual pool party when a guest’s foot caught on a rough patch near the pool steps. What they’d been calling "a little wear" had become a genuine safety hazard that sent someone to urgent care for stitches. The $200 medical bill and embarrassment […]

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