There are three different types of pools you can choose from: inground gunite, fiberglass or vinyl liner. While many think you don’t have a lot of design options if you choose a vinyl liner pool, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Vinyl liner pools are a fantastic choice for an affordable and durable pool Read More
Owning a pool definitely has its perks. You can go swimming during the summer season whenever your heart desires, host pool parties with your friends and family, and spend relaxing hours waterside. However, owning a pool also means the responsibility of maintenance, which includes keeping it safe and protected throughout the winter before it’s ready Read More
With temperatures starting to take a dip all over the country, many of the swimming pools we spent countless happy hours during the summer are ready to be closed. But closing a pool for the winter means more than simply throwing the cover over the top of it. Proper water chemistry is essential if you Read More
If you’re dreaming about a backyard swimming pool, you are not alone. If you maybe feel a little overwhelmed about getting started on the whole process, you’re also not alone. With all the options out there, it’s easy to get caught up in all the little details. Of course, those will be important later, but Read More
Take a peek outside your window and you’ll certainly see that fall is on its way to Rhode Island. The leaves will soon turn, the winds have kicked it up a notch, and the air is beginning to feel crisp and refreshing. While you may not think about swimming in your pool during these cooler Read More
The allure of hot tubs pretty much speaks for itself, but some people might still be hesitant to make the investment in their health and well-being. So, in case you know someone who might need a little persuading, here are six great reasons why you should buy a hot tub and make a smart addition Read More
In short, yes. The thicker the vinyl liner, the longer it can typically be expected to last. Vinyl liners come in a variety of thicknesses, usually 20, 27, 28, or 30 mils thick. So what’s a mil? It’s not a millimeter as you might expect. It’s actually 1/1000 of an inch. It takes about 40 Read More
There is a growing trend towards giving the gift of experiences rather than goods during the holiday season. While travel is often a top choice, with a swimming pool for Christmas you can give your family their own private getaway mere footsteps away from the comfort of home. If that isn’t reason enough to surprise Read More
Our swimming pools provide us with a sense of pride, joy, and relaxation. But without the right BioGuard pool supplies and expert advice, our backyard aquatic retreats may quickly turn into an unsightly source of stress and frustration. The BioGuard Platinum Dealers at The Pool Doctor of RI are your leading BioGuard pool supplies and Read More
It has been said that nothing lasts forever, and this is particularly true when it comes to the vinyl lining of a pool. There are a handful of reasons why you may want to consider a vinyl liner replacement, some of which may be obvious while others may be less noticeable and could cost you Read More
