Saltwater vs. Chlorine Pools: Which Is Right For You?

Smiling children swimming underwater in an inground pool demonstrates the benefits of saltwater versus chlorine water.

If you’re considering a pool for your home, you’ll need to decide whether you want a traditional chlorine pool or a saltwater one. Each option offers its own advantages and disadvantages, so let’s look at what you need to know. How chlorine and saltwater work Both traditional chlorine pools and saltwater pools, also called saline […]

Should You Remove Your In-Ground Pool?

Backyard in-ground pool behind modern single family home with green stagnant algae-filled water before cleaning. There is a palm reflection in the pool water.

Swimming pools can provide lots of relaxing family fun, but maintaining them requires time and money. Homeowners with children may find that when the kids grow up, interest in, and use of a backyard pool wanes. It’s possible to fill in or even remove an in-ground pool, and you may have good reasons for doing […]