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Here in the Northeast, weather forecasters have informed us that 20 of the 31 days in May have had some sort of rain. Whether it is light sprinkle or heavy downpours, the rain is affecting us [...]

THE POOL IS OPEN! TIME TO PARTY!?!   It’s finally here. The unofficial start of summer is beckoning and the pool is open. Let’s party! This is the mantra of many now. While we LOVE a good pool [...]

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” –    Robin Williams   Here in the Northeast, spring has always been something of an anomaly. We usually go [...]

    Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to think about cleaning up the pool. Before you have your pool opened, you want to clean up your yard. Whether you open the pool yourself [...]

It’s a new year! You’ve made your resolutions and are ready to hit the ground running in 2019. While you are focusing on all the ways you will improve your life, don’t forget about your pool. Now [...]

Winter is officially here!! Your pool is now closed, and the pool cover is securely in place. Most people tend to forget about the pool until all the snow has melted and spring has sprung. [...]

While our favorite season at POM is summer, many look forward to the crisp days of autumn and the changing foliage. Soon, the beautifully colored foliage will fall into your pool or onto your [...]

You have a pool service that comes once a week to care for your pool. During your weekly valet visit, your technician will typically test and balance your water, clean your pool, empty baskets, [...]

When testing your water chemistry, most check for sanitizer (chlorine and bromine) and pH. Others testing for commercial pools and on a weekly basis for homeowners include tests for alkalinity, [...]

  The grass is always greener. You always want what you can’t have.  Can I get an upgrade? We all have heard the idioms. When it comes to your pool, many homeowners like to peek over the [...]