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  • Not All Pool Quotes Are Created Equal

    Not All Pool Quotes Are Created Equal

    Let’s discuss how to choose the right company for your pool project, and how Oak Wells Aquatics stands out from the rest! When planning your dream pool, it’s natural to gather multiple quotes from different pool companies. However, it’s important to remember that not all pool quotes are created equal. The cheapest quote may not…

  • Emergency Preparedness for Pool Areas: Ensuring Safety for Community Pools

    Emergency Preparedness for Pool Areas: Ensuring Safety for Community Pools

    At Oak Wells Aquatics, we believe that a community pool area should be more than just beautiful and functional—it should be safe and ready for any unexpected event. As hurricane season looms and weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, it’s essential to have a solid emergency preparedness plan in place to protect your pool area. Here’s…

  • Why Custom Pool Designs Are a Year-Round Investment

    Why Custom Pool Designs Are a Year-Round Investment

    When it comes to custom pool designs, most homeowners think that summer is the prime time to start building the pool of their dreams. However, the truth is, designing and planning your custom pool in the fall is not only ideal but also a wise year-round investment. At Oak Wells Aquatics, we believe that investing…

  • Planning a Pool for Next Summer? Here’s Why You Should Start Now

    Planning a Pool for Next Summer? Here’s Why You Should Start Now

    If you’re dreaming of having a custom pool ready to enjoy next summer, the best time to start planning is right now. While it might seem logical to wait until spring to begin the process, fall is actually the perfect time to lay the groundwork for your dream pool. At Oak Wells Aquatics, we’ve seen…

  • Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Pool Renovation Project

    Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Pool Renovation Project

    Thinking about giving your pool a fresh look? Fall is the ideal time to begin your pool renovation project, and at Oak Wells Aquatics, we’re ready to help you transform your pool into a stunning new space just in time for next summer. While most people associate pool renovations with spring or early summer, the…

  • A Quick Guide On How To Maintain A Saltwater Pool

    A Quick Guide On How To Maintain A Saltwater Pool

    When choosing swimming pools for their homes, homeowners consider many factors to help them have a functional, comfortable, safe, and good-looking pool. In addition to the relaxing and wonderful moments you enjoy in your pool, a swimming pool increases the value of your home, making it attractive to buyers. Saltwater swimming pools are slowly becoming…

  • What to Know About How Often You Should Resurface a Pool

    What to Know About How Often You Should Resurface a Pool

    Swimming pools are a pleasant oasis in the backyard. They add beauty, increase the market value of your home, and provide the ideal reason to spend time under the sun. However, pools, unlike yards and gardens, are frequently neglected, vulnerable to harsh weather, and deteriorate over time. Fortunately, there is a method to restore them…

  • Swimming Pools and Spas: Custom Designs & Fun in Luxury

    Swimming Pools and Spas: Custom Designs & Fun in Luxury

    Swimming pools and spas have gradually transformed into beautiful architectural works that offer an escape from the summer heat and act as a centerpiece for your home. Luxury pools give off the air of adoption of improved technology, sophistication, and the homeowners’ taste for finer things in life. With a unique and detailed design, an…

  • Keeping Frogs Out of the Pool

    Keeping Frogs Out of the Pool

    Do you struggle with frogs in your pool? Frogs are naturally drawn to water, and your pool can seem like an inviting oasis to them. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies to keep the frogs away!  Start by keeping the pool area well-lit. Frogs are nocturnal creatures that prefer dark, damp environments. By illuminating your…

  • Salt Chlorine Generator or Traditional Chlorine?

    Salt Chlorine Generator or Traditional Chlorine?

    Did you know that most residential pools now use saltwater systems instead of old school/traditional chlorine sanitation? Salt systems use a milder form of pure chlorine which can help with the red eyes, itchy skin, and green hair that you may remember so vividly prior to the 2000s.  Saltwater systems are fortunately much gentler on…