Congratulations on your brand new pool! It’s amazing to be able to walk out your door and hop into that cool, clear water. And the satisfaction you get from taking care of something like that is wonderful. But what are you going to do with all of these supplies?

If you want to keep your pool clean and healthy, you have to put a few chemicals in it. But why is that necessary? What does chlorine actually do to your pool? Let’s take a look at both the positive effects and the potential negative effects of chlorine in your swimming pool.

Some people treat their backyard like an empty canvas ready to be painted, while others may need a little nudge figuring out what to put in their yard. Wherever you fall in the spectrum, Pristine Pools would be honored to help you make the best decisions about any of these five ways to improve your backyard.