When you wish to add a pool to your yard, you will begin to notice there are different types of pools you can install. You will note there are above ground pools and in-ground pools and each are made with different materials and methods. When doing your research you may come across vinyl liner inground…
Choosing the right place for your new in-ground pool can be a tricky proposition; the location is often based on your property’s size keeping the following factors in mind: grade changes, distance from the house to the property line, distance to run electrical or gas lines, sunlight, and safety concerns. Metropolitan Pools offers helpful tips…
If you are looking to buy a home that features one, you will need a pool inspection. Homes that feature a gorgeous pool are often more attractive to potential buyers. Quite a few people picture lounging by the pool to unwind. Pools can cause far more headache than they do fun without the right care…
When most people think about a vinyl liner pool, they are under the impression that they are above ground pools. However, they are in-ground vinyl liner pools and they are growing in popularity every year. There are a lot of benefits when it comes to having an in-ground vinyl liner pool. If you are considering…
All pools, including vinyl liner, fiberglass, concrete and marcite pools can develop stains. Occasionally, you may get a metal stain in your pool from a ladder or from the steps. When it comes to a vinyl liner pool, they can be a bit more challenging when it comes to removing stains as you do not…
Vinyl liner pools are an excellent fit for many households. With the simpler maintenance and easy installation process, many consumers opt for vinyl. When choosing vinyl liner pools, you should clean it as it is needed. Today, we at Metropolitan Pools would like to share how to clean a vinyl pool. How Do You Maintain…
As it will determine just how long your liner lasts, the way you use your pool and more importantly, the way you maintain it, matters. Eventually, all vinyl pool liners require replacement. You will likely notice preliminary signs of normal wear and tear after 5-10 years. Today, we at Metropolitan Pools would like to continue…
Winter in Ohio can last about three and a half months. It starts in early December and lasts through mid-March. The average temperatures in winter can have a high of 46 degrees and get as low as 24 degrees. Needless to say, snow and ice is normal for an Ohio winter. For those with pools,…
There are annual maintenance and care costs that come with the ownership, as most homeowners understand when you invest in a beneficial vinyl pool. Your vinyl pool liner would need to be replaced eventually. Considerably, how long you can expect your vinyl pool liners to last is what we at Metropolitan Pools would like to…
At this point in the season, you should have winterized your pool and have it tucked safely up for the winter season. With winter, you no longer have to worry about maintaining your pool, right? No, your pool still needs ongoing care even in the winter. Winter has its own effects on a pool and…
