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Pool Maintenance – Give Your Pool an Annual Check Up

Posted on: October 13th, 2015 by

Annual Pool Maintenance Swimming pool maintenance usually refers to weekly pool servicing, including water tests, chemical input, debris cleaning, et cetera. Or we are talking about opening and closing a pool, critical to outdoor pool maintenance. But every pool should also get an annual check-up in order to catch and address small problems before they…

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The Value of Swimming Pool Renovation When Selling Your House

Posted on: September 25th, 2015 by

The Value of Swimming Pool Renovation When you are planning to sell your house, there is a lot of focus on fixing it up for sale to get maximum returns. You realtor and staging professional will provide input on what needs to be improved inside the house and will likely discuss potential landscaping changes that…

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Making Your Pool Eco-Friendly: The Right Thing To Do

Posted on: September 22nd, 2015 by

Eco-Friendly Pools We have larger carbon footprints than anyone else on earth. We consume lots of energy by driving bigger cars and powering bigger houses than other countries. As the real impact of this consumption becomes more and more apparent—with rising sea levels, hotter summers, and more intense climate events—Americans and others are taking steps towards…

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6 Steps to Successful Pool Closing

Posted on: September 19th, 2015 by

As summer turns to fall, the days get shorter and cooler, and the opportunity for poolside play dwindles. Sad as it seems, the time has come to close your swimming pool for the winter. Pool closing can be a bit of a process, which is why many homes and businesses entrust Allen Pool Service to…

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Many Atlanta Pools Fail the Clean Test

Posted on: September 9th, 2015 by

After a hot summer day, nothing is better than a dip in the pool to get you feeling cool and clean. But what if the pool is not so clean? Such is the case for an unfortunate number of swimming pools across the nation, and the Atlanta area is no exception. Many pools fail the…

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Fun Pool Accessories for Adults and Kids

Posted on: September 3rd, 2015 by

Everyone has fun in the swimming pool! But when we think about pool accessories, we usually think about toys marketed towards kids: colorful inflatables, water guns, animal floaties. That’s why Allen Pool Service put together this list of all-ages pool accessories to enhance the pool experience for the whole family. Next time you stock up…

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Planning the Perfect Pool Party

Posted on: May 20th, 2015 by

From Memorial Day through Labor day and beyond pool owners love to entertain friends and family with some backyard fun. But, being a pool owner shouldn’t increase your entertainment stress. Your friends at Allen Pool Service know what it takes to throw fun, safe pool parties where guests and hosts alike can have a great…

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10 Essential Pool Maintenance Tips

Posted on: May 20th, 2015 by

At Allen Pool Service in Atlanta, we want your pool to a source of great enjoyment for your family and friends all season long. The key to carefree pool ownership, however, is proper maintenance. Because pool maintenance can be time-consuming, you may want to let Atlanta’s most dependable pool service team help. To ensure a…

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Pebble Finishes for Pools: Natural Elegance and Durability

Posted on: May 12th, 2015 by

With summer now just around the corner, you may be thinking about giving your pool a makeover. At Allen Pool Service, we do pool renovations in a wide variety of finishes to restore the natural beauty of your whole back yard.  Today we want to share some helpful information about the benefits of a pebble…

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Pros and Cons of Converting to a Salt System

Posted on: May 12th, 2015 by

Pool Salt Systems In recent years there has been a definitive shift from chlorinated pool systems to salt water pools. This is a controversial topic because there are strong proponents on both sides. Here at Allen Pool Service, we see the benefits of both systems, but today we want to focus on how and why…

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