Does the CuLator really remove metals from the pool water? There are a lot of variables that you need to account for and you need a proper testing met...

Is there a good time and a bad time to start a weekly pool cleaning service? The answer is yes, there is prime time to launch your business or expand ...

Servicing pools in cold weather adds a unique wrinkle to pool service. Do you close the pool entirely? How do you deal with the cold weather and cold ...

It is said that if you own a business you will lose money. That is true but I think there are ways to prevent loses and I go over some of the things t...

There are millions of above ground pools across the nation. But why do so many pool companies pass on them? I go over some of the pros and cons of abo...

When is too much when it comes to price increases? Is there a point where you will price yourself out of the market? I think there is a ceiling and in...

Here are some essential tools and products you should have on your service truck. From a rubber mallet to duct tape all of these items can save you ou...

The Polaris 280 is the workhorse of the pressure side cleaners. Not only has it been around for 40-plus years but it is the most popular model in the ...

Business failure is part of the risk you take when you start a pool service company. The failure rate can be as high as 50% in 5 years and one of the ...

There are many bizarre things that can happen on your pool route. I’ve experienced a lot of them and go over some of the weird and bizarre happenings ...

Installing a suction cleaner at a pool may seem easy. But every pool is a little different and each setup has there particular challenges. I go over s...

The little things mean a lot in business. Not watching out for these small things can put you out of business. I go over some common character issues ...