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I have a two level house, with basement walkout to pool. There are two sliding doors and set of French doors on both basement and main level. Main level of house walks out to balcony with stairs down to pool level. We added sliding doors to leave open during the agreeable NC weather months -...

All good notes, I'm getting a much needed education! I'm trying to figure what is typical so I can monitor. I plan to buy a test kit just to educate myself, like recommended. I'd love to find someone I trust to do the work, I have no problem paying someone trustworthy to do a good job. Again, I...

NEW POOL I'm worried the Pool Maintenance Company the Pool Builder handed me off to is ripping me off. (Note: Both businesses are all one family.) After the initial startup we incurred over $1300 in fees from the Pool Company in the first 6 weeks. Summary of visits: June 26-27 - Pebble Tec...

Thank you for replying! I didn't see a diffuser at Lowes, but did see a "bubbler" for "delicate watering" at Home Depot that comes up in searches for garden hose diffusers. I assume this is what you mean. Thanks! Any feedback about the quality of workmanship? I'm curious if this is what is to...

We just had Pebble Sheen Blue Surf installed and it is not as uniform as I thought it would be. There are areas where it is very blue, and areas where it is very gray. I would appreciate opinion from anyone knowledgeable.

Pebble Sheen Blue Surf pre water