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What Is a Pool Skimmer Plug (and Why is it Valuable?)
As water freezes and expands, your skimmer becomes another vulnerability within your system. Without protections in place, that pressure can easily crack your skimmer body or damage the connection plumbing!...

Installing Pool Cover Anchors: Paver Anchors
Anchor installation can feel like drill, drop, and done. Let’s dive into the details that make a perfect install. Drill bit and length are important factors within your installation. Consult...

Wrap Up Your Pool Right: Winter Kits That Work
If you live in a colder climate, you know how winter pool prep can be. Considering freezing temps, metal stains, murky water, and even the possibility of cracked surfaces -...

Installing Pool Cover Anchors: For Different Surfaces
Let’s take a closer look at the different models of cover anchors: the types available, and how to install your chosen anchor to ensure your pool cover stays secure year-round....

The Simple Guide: Chlorine vs. Chlorine Tablets?
When it comes to keeping your pool water safe and clear, chlorine is essential. But here’s where things can get conflicting: liquid chlorine and chlorine tablets both are chlorine, so...

Pool Care 101: What Is CYA (Cyanuric Acid)?
CYA, an abbreviation for cyanuric acid, is what you may have heard pool pros call the pool stabilizer, and.. It's a big deal when it comes to protecting your chlorine....

What Are Expandable Pool Liners?
Thinking about adding a little more depth to your above-ground pool? If you've heard of expandable liners but aren't quite sure what they are or why people use them, you're in...

The Checklist: Why’s My Pool Cloudy?
Cloudy water is the calm before the storm, and more often than not, your first visible warning sign of a potential problem. All pool owners have been there, even the...

The Quick Guide: Finding the Right Pool Heater
Whether you're prepared to dive-in in the early spring, late fall, or really just love warm water year-round. A pool heater makes it possible for you to enjoy your pool...

Above-Ground Pools: Buttress or Buttress-Free?
If you're considering an oval above-ground pool, you will likely come across two variations of structural options: buttress and buttress-free. What Is a Buttress? In the above-ground pool world, a...

The Debate: Chlorine vs. Saltwater Pools?
If you're a pool owner, you’ve likely heard or even had the debate: chlorine or saltwater pools? With summer looming in the distance, Spring is the perfect time to weigh...

Pool Care 101: Prepping for an Above Ground Pool
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of getting a new pool! We’re all about making swimming simple, safe, and fun. And unfortunately, that starts with a little prep work before...

Pool Care 101: Stress-Free Maintenance
Owning a pool can be one of the best parts of summer, whether you're lounging on a float, hosting a pool party, or simply enjoying a refreshing swim in the...

Dive into Accessibility: Pool Access Lifts
In both public and private pools (e.g., hotels, resorts, swim clubs, and sites of events open to the public), the implementation of ADA-compliant pool lifts are not only essential but required. ...

The Simple Guide: Selecting the Right Pool Steps and Ladders for Your Swimming Pool
Selecting the right pool steps is essential to making the pool safe and accessible! At Poolzilla, we offer a range of innovative above-ground pool steps, and our spotlight series In-Ground...

Dive into Pool Safety: The Importance of Fence Caps and Sleeves
Ensuring the safety of your pool area is essential, and sometimes the smallest details can make a big difference for children, pets, and guests. Pool fences are the crucial first...