An aerial shot of a large backyard with a bean-shaped swimming pool. The pool has a curved set of steps and is surrounded by a light-colored concrete deck. The deck has a connected circular hot tub area.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean Your Pool Filters

Pool maintenance is crucial for keeping your pool water clean, clear, and ready for swimming all season long. Properly cleaned filters play a significant role in maintaining water quality and extending the life of your pool equipment. But how exactly do you clean your pool filters? As experts in pool installation, renovation, and maintenance, Carlton Pools specializes in cleaning pool …

A lush, landscaped backyard featuring a swimming pool with a connected circular hot tub. The hot tub has a stone-tiled exterior and a small waterfall. The pool area has an elaborate, multi-tiered waterfall made of stone tiles and a textured wall. The waterfalls cascade into the pool. The surrounding patio is paved with light-colored bricks, and the landscaping includes various green plants and a large potted plant in the foreground. An outdoor umbrella and patio chairs are visible on a higher patio level behind the waterfall.

Which Chemicals Are Used in Pools, and Why?

While everyone loves swimming in pools to cool off and relax during the summer, their maintenance should never be neglected. Adding the right chemicals to the water is an integral part of pool maintenance, and while those unfamiliar with swimming pools might find the process strange, it nevertheless makes the water safe to swim in. Let’s take a look at …

A raised, rectangular hot tub with a light blue interior. The hot tub is connected to a larger, rectangular swimming pool. The exterior of the hot tub is covered in stacked, multi-toned stones, and the coping is a smooth, light grey stone. The surrounding deck is a light-colored concrete.

Tips for Knowing if a Pool Company Is A+

If you’re planning on adding a swimming pool to your backyard for your family and friends to enjoy, then it’s only natural that you’d want to hire the best local company for the job. However, do you know how to choose a pool builder that’s right for your project? There are many factors that can influence whether or not a …

A wide-angle view of a backyard with a large, freeform swimming pool. The pool has a light blue interior and is surrounded by a light-colored concrete deck with a darker, patterned coping. The deck is furnished with multiple seating areas, including lounge chairs, a conversation set under a large blue umbrella, and another patio table with chairs in the foreground. A rock waterfall feature is on the left side of the pool, surrounded by tall ornamental grasses.

The Best Pool Toys for Kids

While nothing beats splashing around in the swimming pool on a hot summer day, having pool toys to play with can help children have even more fun than they were having before! If you’re thinking about purchasing new toys for your family to go with your new backyard pool and aren’t sure what they’d enjoy, check out our best pool …

An aerial shot of a large, custom-shaped swimming pool. The main pool has a free-form shape with several connected sections and a light blue interior. There is a smaller rectangular pool and a hot tub in the background, all surrounded by a light-colored concrete deck. The pool area is equipped with several lounge chairs and large blue umbrellas for shade.

Treat Santa to a Holiday Pool Party!

Do you own a pool? Then it will be the perfect place to host a holiday event! There are many different ways that homeowners can execute their vision for a pool party — but regardless of whether or not you have a floating Christmas treel, there are several things you can do to make it an enjoyable experience. If you …