Q: Hi Rob. Thank you for your column. I’ve actually picked up a few hot tub tips since I started reading it here. So, thank you for that. I actually have a question I’m sure you can answer. The nights have been getting a little...
Read MoreHi pool and spa owners. And, to anyone who simply enjoys reading the articles. I decided this week to address the basics facts of pool and spa ownership. This is a perfect week for this column, due to the number of similar...
Read MoreQ: We just purchased a new hot tub and we love it! But, the walls feel rough. They were smooth when we first filled it. It’s actually getting worse to the point it’s uncomfortable on the skin. I’m sure there is something we can...
Read MoreQ: Hi Rob. I have been reading your articles for a few weeks, and find them pretty interesting. We are long time pool owners. I thought I was pretty in tune with my pool, but now something weird is happening. We are starting to...
Read MoreQ: Ok, this might sound strange, but our pool seems to be going through chlorine like crazy! We just purchased a home in Los Banos that has a pool. This is our first in-ground pool. We’ve had above-ground pools in San Jose, but...
Read MoreQ: Thank you for your column! Based on what I have been reading of your articles, I thought I would run my question past you. We have had our hot tub for over 6 months. After about a month in, I started to itch after each...
Read MoreQuestion: Hi Rob. I hope you can help me solve our spa issue. It’s driving me crazy because I take care of the spa. My husband refuses to have anything to do with the spa’s maintenance. So here is the story. We decided to buy a...
Read MoreQuestion: I keep getting algae in my pool. How do I get rid of it and keep it away? Brian D. Answer: One of the biggest menaces of owning a pool is the presence of algae. Algae removal/prevention is actually not a difficult...
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