Your new backyard oasis is a dream come true. The sparkling pool, a place to entertain family and friends, is meant as a place to relax and unwind. You want to enjoy your pool and make it a stress-free zone.

Then reality sinks in. You have to take care of your pool to make sure it’s clean, running efficiently, and free from leaks.

Owning a swimming pool for the first time can be overwhelming. You’re probably wondering:

• How do I maintain my pool and keep it clean?
• How do I conserve water and keep my energy bills to a minimum?
• What types of chemicals do I need to keep the water clean and sanitized?
• What do I do if I suspect my pool is leaking?

We understand there is a lot to learn when you are a new pool owner. That’s why we’ve been writing about pool maintenance and leak detection for the past year and a half. If you want to become the master of your backyard domain, you need to look no further than some of our past blog articles.

Here’s a rundown of 10 of our favorite articles that provide helpful tips for new pool owners:

Pool Maintenance

What’s the Optimal Water Level for Your Pool describes where your water level should be so that you can easily spot issues and keep your pool’s filtration system operating efficiently.

How to Choose the Best Pool Cover to Reduce Maintenance walks you through the types of pool covers so you can select the best one to reduce evaporation and utility costs and keep your pool cleaner.

5 Pool Maintenance Hacks You Need to Try provides tips that make maintenance easier, using everyday household items.

Chemical Balance

Pool Chemistry: How to Maintain the Proper Chemical Balance guides you through the chemicals needed to keep your pool clean and safe for swimmers.

Water Conservation

Responsible Pool Ownership Starts With Water Conservation describes how to save water and cut utility costs through simple pool maintenance steps that conserve water.

Top 10 Mistakes Swimming Pool Owners Make When it Comes to Water Conservation outlines ways to save water, from covering your pool to checking for leaks.

Pool Pump and Skimmer Issues

How to Know if Your Pool Pump is Leaking will guide you through how the pump works and how to spot issues with your pool pump that can lead to leaks.

Is Your Pool Pump Leaking? Check for a Skimmer Clog illustrates why it’s important to maintain your skimmer to avoid a leaking pool pump and costly repairs.

Pool Leaks

A DIY Guide to Checking for Swimming Pool Leaks will walk you through the types of pools and where leaks are most commonly found.

Why is my Pool Leaking? Top Causes of In-Ground Pool Leaks is a great resource if you suspect a leak and you’re looking for the source.

Looking for more information on owning your first pool? Our Beginner’s Guide to Swimming Pool Maintenance is a great place to start. It includes a printable Pool Maintenance Checklist that you can refer to during your routine pool maintenance so you know what you should be doing daily, weekly and monthly to keep your pool clean and ready for summer fun!

Click the image below to grab your copy of our Guide.

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