Category Archives: Pools

Floating liners are not a good thing…

The good news is that Ask the Pool Guy Allan Curtis has been in the business a really long time. He’s got a solution that he implemented on three pools this past weekend (the last weekend in May) here in … Continue reading

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Online Special

Click the image above to book your appointment, or call to schedule today! 248-478-4978 Book your opening, service, repair or renovation today! Appointments available. Schedulers standing by. Pietila Pools Services has been in business for over 30 years. Prompt, professional … Continue reading

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What is pH, and why should I care?

 pH measures how basic or acidic a substance is, on a scale from 0-14. If a liquid is under the measurement of 7, it is acidic; over, and it is basic. At seven, a substance is considered neutral. The average … Continue reading

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Water Features

I want a pool, and I want it to be unique… but how? Well Mr. or Mrs. Pool Wanter, have you considered adding a few water features to take your pool from nice to stunning: a fountain, a waterfall, a … Continue reading

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Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool

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Custom Style Pool

Cool off in the summer with a nice dip in the pool, yes? But that’s not the only use for a pool. We love our pools for the exercise, an activity for the kids, and of course, the most important … Continue reading

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Close, Close, Close your pool!

Have you scheduled your swimming pool closing yet? In Michigan, the summers are warm enough for swimming fun, but winter comes quick as lightning, leaving you wondering where summer went. But don’t fret about your swimming pool as long as … Continue reading

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Replastering a Pool? Read This Quick Tip First.

Due to perceived state of the economy, many homeowners are staying in their homes and are allocating funds into making what they have current.  Instead of installing new, inground swimming pools, renovations are becoming popular in certain areas of the … Continue reading

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Go Green!

Over the past few decades, we have come far in terms of being aware of our surroundings.  This environmental awareness carries through all aspects of our lives, even when it comes to the swimming pool industry.  The customers are going … Continue reading

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My pool chemical levels are showing a high ph. How can I change this? We always check alkalinity and adjust that first, and then deal with the ph. The muratic acid (highly caustic, don’t splash on you or the pool … Continue reading

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