Blog by Hopkins Custom Pools

Tips to Improve Your Swimming Pool

It's fantastic to have a swimming pool at your home. During the hot summer months, you have the convenience of cooling off in your...

Choosing the Best Pool Coping

Pool coping helps make the area around your pool look fabulous while providing functionality. Installed in the space between the pool...

How to Shock Your Pool

Shocking your pool is a surefire way for you to swim in crystal clear water again. When we say “shock your pool,” we don’t mean throw an...

The Basic Components of a Swimming Pool

Anyone who's ever taken a dip in a creek or lake might think that a swimming pool is a reasonably simple apparatus. However, it is a very...

Tips for Prepping Your Pool Before a Major Storm

Summertime is a great time to enjoy your pool. The summer heat also brings the chance of severe weather. When inclement weather is...

Pool Chemistry 101

When it comes to swimming pools, the right chemicals are needed to keep the water sparkling clean and crystal clear. However, these...

The Importance of Water Circulation

The trick to a good swimming pool is proper maintenance. When well maintained, your pool will give you optimal results. If it is not,...

Is Your Swimming Pool Heated?

A heated swimming pool gives you the opportunity to open your pool earlier in the year and keep it open a little past the end of summer....

Protecting Your Pool From Freezing Weather

The cold weather can cause your pool to suffer damage. It can be expensive to have parts of your pool repaired or replaced. Fortunately,...

Tips for Maintaining Your Pool

Owning a pool can be a lot of work, but with a proper maintenance plan, you can establish a routine that will keep your swimming pool...