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A curvy backyard pool with a spa, stone features, and patio seating wraps around a two-story house.

Common Hard Water Mistakes & Long-Term Pool Health in Sacramento

by pooltime
Jul 16, 2025
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The most expensive lesson Sacramento pool owners learn is usually the one they teach themselves. I’ve watched countless families spend years repeating the same mistakes, throwing money at problems that keep returning, never understanding why their "perfectly reasonable" approach keeps failing. A customer in Antelope recently calculated that he’d spent over $2,000 in three years […]

A curved pool features a built-in stone bench and a decorative ceramic urn along a stone retaining wall.

Pool Chemical Automation Sacramento: Achieve Perfect Water Chemistry 24/7

by pooltime
Jul 14, 2025
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Throughout my career in Sacramento’s pool industry, I’ve watched countless families struggle with the weekly ritual of water testing, chemical calculations, and the constant worry about whether their pool chemistry is right. It’s frustrating when you just want to enjoy your pool, but instead you’re playing chemist every weekend. Chemical automation represents one of pool […]

A young child with floaties swims near the edge of a pool with a brick border.

Pool Safety Education Sacramento: Supervision, Training & Emergency Preparedness

by pooltime
Jul 12, 2025
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The most sobering conversation I ever had with a family happened after they experienced a near-drowning incident despite having "all the safety equipment." Their 4-year-old slipped past multiple safety barriers and was found floating face-down in their pool. Fortunately, immediate CPR saved his life, but it forever changed how I discuss pool safety with families. […]

Tropical-themed swimming pool with beach entry featuring tan pebble finish transitioning to blue water, natural rock waterfall, large decorative boulders, lush tropical plants including banana trees and palms, wooden privacy fence, and wet concrete decking.

Foundation Shrubs & Ornamental Grasses for Sacramento Pool Areas

by pooltime
Jul 10, 2025
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When I’m working with families on pool design, one of the most common questions I get is: "What should we plant around our pool?" After three decades of watching pool landscapes succeed and fail, I can tell you that the answer starts with foundation plants – the shrubs and grasses that create the structural framework […]

A pool with a dark tiled floor curves alongside garden plants and bright red flowers.

Sacramento Pool Covers & Alarms: Advanced Safety Technology for Family Protection

by pooltime
Jul 08, 2025
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While pool fencing provides the essential first line of defense, today’s families have access to remarkable safety technology that creates multiple layers of protection. Over my years helping Sacramento families with pool safety, I’ve watched technology evolve from basic alarms to sophisticated systems that provide 24/7 monitoring and automatic protection. These advanced systems don’t replace […]

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Pool Landscaping Sacramento: Understanding Climate Challenges & Strategic Planning

by pooltime
Jul 06, 2025
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After building pools in Sacramento for over three decades, I’ve watched countless families struggle with landscaping around their pools. They’ll spend $80,000 on a beautiful pool, then plant the wrong plants and end up with dead vegetation, cracked pool decking from invasive roots, or constant cleanup from debris falling into their pristine water. The truth […]

Multi-tiered rock waterfall feature flowing into swimming pool, constructed with large natural boulders and stones, surrounded by extensive landscaping including ornamental grasses, evergreen shrubs, and perennials on terraced hillside with stone retaining walls.

Pool Automation Installation Sacramento: Choosing the Right System & Professional Setup

by pooltime
Jul 04, 2025
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In my three decades installing pool equipment in Sacramento, I’ve watched automation evolve from basic timers to sophisticated systems that literally think for themselves. But here’s what I’ve learned: the most advanced technology in the world won’t deliver its promised benefits if it’s not selected properly and installed correctly. The complexity of modern automation systems, […]

Jets of water shoot up from a modern pool with glass fencing and a view of distant hills.

Pool Fencing Sacramento: Your First Line of Defense Against Drowning

by pooltime
Jun 24, 2025
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When I talk with families about pool safety, I always start with this sobering fact: drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and most of these tragedies happen in residential pools. But here’s the encouraging news – proper pool fencing reduces drowning risk by 83%. After helping hundreds of Sacramento families […]

A vibrant, lagoon-style pool with waterfalls glows with colored lighting among lush greenery.

Sacramento Fire Feature Safety, Maintenance & Investment Value Guide

by pooltime
Jun 23, 2025
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While fire features create magical outdoor experiences, I’ve learned that proper safety and maintenance are what separate families who love their fire features for decades from those who end up with problems or regrets. After installing hundreds of fire features throughout Sacramento, I can tell you that the most important conversation isn’t about which type […]

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