We became pool owners for the first time at the end of last summer. I never fully felt like I had a handle on our pool, using pucks and test strips exclusively (yikes, I know!) and in general, blindly trusting pool store advice.
After an eye-opening experience at the start of this season at Leslie’s, I became determined to actually properly learn how to care for our pool and stumbled upon this site. Thank goodness I did! Just returning one unnecessary start-of-the-season pool store purchase after finding this site saved me $100 and my monthly costs are already trending much lower than last year. But I quickly learned that TFPC isn’t solely about cost savings. It’s about learning your pool, following scientifically-proven guidelines for keeping your pool safe, understanding what your pool needs and the effects of certain chemical additions. Because of what I’ve learned in the past month, I now have the confidence that I CAN handle any issues that arise. It’s very empowering! I no longer feel reactive, but proactive!
I probably spend more time tending to my pool now (more than average, I’m sure!), but it’s by choice and it’s fun now. I also know I will be rewarded with crystal-clear, sparkling water and a sanitary, swim-ready pool.
It may sound corny but finding and adopting the TFPC methodology has been life-changing. To know that I can properly care for my pool now is worth its weight in gold as is knowing that if things go sideways, I can come to this site and get great advice from the experts – who are VOLUNTEERS. Whenever we have a pool question, my boyfriend now tells me to “go ask my people”!
So, I am taking my pool store savings and giving it to the people who actually deserve it! If you have come here with a problem or seeking advice or recommendations and have tapped into the endless knowledge available on this site, please consider donating. If this site has assisted you in cleaning up a “swamp” or you’ve learned to prevent issues you’ve always dealt with (and spent tons of $$ to fix), isn’t that worth a few bucks? Believe me, it is. You WILL end of saving time and money by embracing this site and its methodology – you can take that to the bank! Please consider taking a fraction of that savings and help this site be here for many years to come!