Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
29 articles
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Florida pool decks need drainage, regular cleaning, and the right sealer to resist sun, rain, humidity, and algae. Early crack checks help prevent bigger repairs.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Match the repair to the damage: clean and patch small cracks or spalls, but call a concrete professional for sinking, widening cracks, or unstable edges.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Use a skimmer for daily surface cleanup, a pool net for quick pickup, and a leaf rake for heavier or sunken debris to keep your pool clear and safe.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
Weak suction, cracked baskets, repeated clogging, or a sticking weir door can signal skimmer wear. Learn when maintenance is enough and when to upgrade.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
If chlorine changes by morning, confirm the test, review bather load, rain, circulation, and equipment, then get help before overcorrecting.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.