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Acts as a protective barrier if it’s a properly installed solid safety cover; like a horizontal fence or wallKeeps debris and snow melt out of a poolCuts down on chemical useEases the load of the pump and filterSaves water by reducing evaporation; good for drought-prone or hot regionsSaves energy by reducing heat loss from evaporation […]

I once asked a Pool Builder that had designed and built many pools with automatic pool covers why so many of his customers wanted pool covers. He said when starting a design I simply ask one question, “Do you want to look at your pool or swim in it?”  With a small laugh and grin […]

We all know what it feels like when our vehicle makes a new, worrisome noise. Or, we find a nail in our tire and we need it pulled and plugged ASAP. We have daily needs that require the use of our vehicles, and we rely on professionals who have the experience combined with the right […]

Our pool covers come with a touch pad to open and close your cover.  We include our touch pads as a standard part of our pool cover system, not an “upgrade” that you have to pay extra for. There are many benefits of having a touchpad for your swimming pool versus a key switch. Here are […]

If you have an existing pool and need swimming pool safety in the form of an automatic pool cover or a mesh pool fence, there are many things that can and should be considered.  A few of these considerations include: your budget and space constraints a solution that best suits your needs functionally and stylistically Our […]

Living in California provides many benefits, one off the most noticeable is the weather. Even the Fall has good weather with many warm days; some people even swim year-round. Many people consider having a pool a necessity in several parts of the state. With that being the case, we need ways to keep our pools […]

When building a new swimming pool many cities require installing a ‘primary barrier’ around the swimming pool area.  This can be met by several types of fencing and in some cases an automatic pool cover or a manual pool cover from Poolsafe.  Many yards have existing fencing along the property line which may already meet all […]

I have the great opportunity every day to meet with parents working hard to keep their pool safe for their children. I’ve been to thousands of homes over my career and love how every home is a new experience. Every yard has its own unique design and challenges.  More importantly every family is unique with […]

Preparing a swimming pool for summer-time usage varies based on the climate. In warmer areas, there isn’t much to do other than the normal routine of maintaining proper water chemistry and removing yard debris like leaves from the pool.  In colder climates, pools are often closed, or shut down, for the winter in preparation for freezing […]

Is there anything better than a hot summer day spent swimming in the back yard with your family and friends?  But what about the rest of the time when you are at work or not using the pool? What about the times when you cannot be home to supervise your children? Or when the neighbor […]