
To help combat the heat, we set up a little swimming pool for the kiddos, and they LOVE it. (Please ignore my husband's hideous mess in the background. It is a work in progress, and has been for over 3 years now) It's small enough at only 3' high that Dawson is able to stand up straight, without fear, but large enough to keep them cool and entertained for a couple of hours a day. I must say though, that for a little pool, it still requires a heck of a lot of maintenance. I check the PH balance daily, and add Pool Shock and Chlorine every day, to prevent algae and keep it crystal clear. The pool has been "open" for almost 3 weeks now, and except for the 3 days that I was too lazy to maintenance it, it has stayed clear and algae free. The trick I learned was to mix the chemicals in a bucket with a little warm water before adding them to the pool. This helps the chemicals dissolve faster, before adding them to the pool. Even though the packages say they dissolve instantly, that is simply not the case. The first time I followed the instructions, there were chemical granules laying on the floor of the pool for days. Needless to say, this was not what I had intended, so I turned to my pal Google, and found this neat little tip from someone clear across the country who had the same problem. Her tip worked like a charm.

However you decide to beat the heat this summer, please stay safe, and make the most of your vacation, if you are fortunate enough to get one. :)
4 comments:
Break out the beer. I'm coming over and lounging in the pool!!!!
Julie
Dave drank all the beer, but would you settle for a Pomegranate Martini? I'll even put one of those cute little umbrellas in it for you. :)
ooohh! martini!
When have you known me to pass up alcohol?
Hello?!
The mix is so strong, that I have to dilute it with water, and add lemon and lime juice, and even sugar to get it down. It's 15% and burns going down. I think I'll stick to my cheap Boones Berry stuff. It's pretty good.
Post a Comment