Pool Chemistry and Maintenance From a Backyard Pool Owner
Nadia Caldwell · July 15, 2026
It’s July in Scottsdale. You went to bed last night with a crystal-clear pool, and you woke up to what looks like a swamp. I’ve been there—actually, I’ve seen enough pools around the Southwest to tell you that this scenario plays out almost weekly during monsoon season. The worst part? That panic moment when you … Read more
Nadia Caldwell · July 11, 2026
A neighbour called me in a full panic last summer. Her 25,000-gallon pool had turned into something resembling swamp water between sunset and sunrise, and the family was expecting people over at noon. I asked three straightforward diagnostic questions, pinpointed the issue in under 120 seconds, and walked her through a complete fix that same … Read more
Nadia Caldwell · July 3, 2026
A pool store clerk once told a customer standing in front of me: “Just crack open that cover and dump a bucket of shock in there—your chlorine will handle the rest.” That advice fails the moment you test for it. The water stays green, the customer comes back furious, and nobody bothers to explain why … Read more