Galati Pools & Spas

How much would a pool like this cost?

I like that there is an automatic cover over the pool. I am thinking of doing a narrow and long rectangular lap pool with a spa on one end and a beach entry on the other. I'd like an automatic retracting cover that can be walked on when closed.

How to Unfreeze a Pool Pump

A frozen pool pump can be caused by two different things. The first, and most common, is that the pump has not been winterized -- totally drained of water -- and has literally frozen because of low temperatures. This situation can be completely rectified and the pump will run again. The second cause is that the motor ...

Keep the Splash In Your Pool: Is Your Pool Leaking?

IS YOUR POOL LEAKING? In our dry, Arizona desert climate, the typical swimming pool can evaporate its equivalent water volume in one year - up to 25,000 gallons of water. But leaks are also a major cause of water loss. We'll help you figure out if you have a leaky pool that's costing you money and wasting water.

How to Change Pool Filter Sand

Save money, clarify pool water, and keep your family safe from dangerous water-borne illnesses by changing pool filter sand yourself, quickly and easily.

How to Keep Wildlife Out of Your Pool

You’re enjoying a wonderful summer weekend, or perhaps you’re busy planning a pool party, and the last thing you want is wildlife joining you. Unfortunately, you might find ducks, rats, snakes, frogs, raccoons, squirrels, birds, and more in your swimming...

10 Classic Swimming Pool Games

Remember how much fun you had as a kid swimming in the pool with your friends and playing Marco Polo or sharks and minnows? Do you remember the rules? What are some other classic pool games out there?

Different Ways to Enjoy Your Hot Tub

With erratic working hours and a hectic lifestyle, a modern family hardly gets time to spend some pleasurable moments with their loved ones. After a long and tiring day, it is pretty sure that you want to relax and rejuvenate yourself in the best possible manner.

10 Tips to Keep Your Swimming Pool Safe for Your Skin

Check out these top 10 tips for maintaining your swimming pool so that your skin stays glowing! Be sure to take a look at our blog for more pool and spa tips.

Hot Tubs, Swimming Pools Not as Clean as You May Think

Hot tubs and swimming pools are not always as clean as you might think, even when disinfected. In a new study in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology, scientists have found that the more these facilities are used, the more potentially harmful compounds they contain.

You Won't Believe How Much Pee There Is in Pools

What Should I Look For When Buying A Hot Tub?

There are hundreds of hot tubs out there, but which one is right for you? We layout key features and specs you should look for when buying a hot tub.

Smart Water-Saving Ideas for Pools and Spas

That swimming pool uses lots of water. While you don't have to get rid of it, there are many ways to conserve. We offer tips for getting water wise.

Beyond swimming pools: Spas, kitchens add to outdoor living experience

What was once a simple backyard swimming pool has now evolved into a full-blown outdoor living space with a spa and outdoor kitchen and dining spaces.

Step-by-Step Guide to a Hot Tub Drain and Refill

As a hot tub owner, you should be able to perform a standard hot tub drain and refill. It’s typically required anywhere from every 3-4 months, less...

Why Concrete Swimming Pools Are the Best

Are you in the market for a new backyard pool? Hilltop Pools and Spas explains the benefits of concrete pools and why they’re the better option for your home.