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Guides from Poolside, Inc.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Planning a Hot Tub or Spa: Concrete, Fiberglass and Everything Around It
A spa is a smaller project than a pool, but the same questions apply: what it's made of, where it goes and how you'll care for it.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Keeping Pool Water Balanced After a New Install
Pool chemistry is less mysterious than it looks, and a new owner who understands a few basics saves a lot of frustration.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Closing Your Pool Before a Traverse City Winter
A good closing in the fall makes opening day in spring far easier, and the details are worth getting right.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
From First Dig to First Swim: How a New Pool Gets Installed
A new pool looks like a mess for a while before it looks like a pool, so here is the order of work and why each step matters.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Fiberglass, Vinyl or Concrete: Choosing a Pool for a Northern Michigan Yard
Every pool conversation comes back to what the pool is made of, so here is how the three main types differ before you sit down with a builder.