Pool & Spa Blog

Repairs to look out for when closing down your pool this fall
With fall quickly slipping away, our thoughts turn towards the upcoming winter and how to prepare before that first frost hits. One of the biggest items on that list for homeowners with pools is winterizing them. But before you begin closing down your pool this fall,...

How to keep your inground hot tub heated efficiently
Finding ways to save money is generally something most homeowners want to do, however, owning a hot tub does not come cheap. Hot tubs increase your hydro bills due to the electricity needed to run and heat them, so finding ways to keep your inground hot tub heated...

Ask a Vancouver swimming pool contractor: Why is pool circulation important?
The key to maintaining a clean and healthy pool is proper circulation of the pool water. But why is pool circulation important and how do you improve it? Let the professional Vancouver swimming pool contractors at Trasolini Pools help you out… Why is pool circulation...

What is the ideal temperature for my inground hot tub?
Slipping into a warm hot tub is one of the best ways to end a long day, but how warm is too warm? Choosing the ideal temperature for your inground hot tub is about more than just personal preference, you also need to consider your family’s health and budget too. It...

Ask a Vancouver swimming pool contractor: Can my dog swim in my pool?
Humans are not the only ones that see pools as a great place to cool off on a hot day! Our four-legged friends do too. Before you let your dog swim in your pool, it is worth considering a few safety and maintenance issues first so that everyone can have an enjoyable...

9 tips to help you build a resort-style pool
Have you always dreamed of transforming your backyard into your very own personal oasis? Then a resort-style pool is perfect for you! These luxurious pools can transport you from your daily grind to a tropical getaway, minus the flight. We have gathered up a list of...

Why now is the perfect time to hire a Vancouver swimming pool contractor to build a pool before next summer
If you have finally decided to build a pool before next summer then you must be wondering, when is the best time to get that process started? The first answer to that question is when you are ready and have set aside the funds to do so. As for when you should hire a...

Everything you need to know about infinity pools
Infinity pools have become increasingly popular worldwide thanks to their innovative and eye-catching designs. While you probably know what an infinity pool looks like – those striking pools that seem to stretch out to the horizon – do you actually know how they work...

Ask a Vancouver swimming pool contractor: How do I cool down my pool?
Nothing beats a dip in a cool pool on a hot day. But what happens if your pool is too hot? No matter how well insulated your pool is, its temperature will fluctuate, especially if the temperatures outside remain hot and humid over a long stretch of time. While making...

7 ways to shade your inground pool
Pools and sunshine go hand in hand, but sometimes not even a swim can help you cool down – especially on those blistering hot summer days – that is, if your pool does not have adequate shade. Without shade, your pool deck might become unbearably hot and harmful UV...