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2026
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Pool Safety Inspection, Fall Edition: What Changes Before Closing
Mon-Oct-26
Pool Safety Inspection, Fall Edition: What Changes Before Closing Monday, October 26, 2026 • Your Happy Dolphin Pool & Spa Team Images are AI generated and do not depict an actual pool or Dolphin Pool & Spa location. Most Minnesota pool owners do a safety check in May. Few do one in October. But...
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Where Should Your Pool Chemicals Live All Winter?
Thu-Oct-22
Where Should Your Pool Chemicals Live All Winter? October 22, 2026 | Your Happy Dolphin Pool & Spa Team Images are AI generated and do not depict an actual pool or Dolphin Pool & Spa location. The pool is closed. The cover is on. Now you have a few jugs, tubs, and buckets of chemicals left over. Where...
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Saltwater Pool Winterizing: What's Different From a Standard Closing
Mon-Oct-19
Saltwater Pool Winterizing: What's Different From a Standard Closing Monday, October 19, 2026 | Your Happy Dolphin Pool & Spa Team Images are AI generated and do not depict an actual pool or Dolphin Pool & Spa location. You own a saltwater pool. Good news: closing it takes the same basic steps as...
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Choosing and Installing Your Pool Cover: Mesh vs. Bag vs. No Cover
Thu-Oct-15
Choosing and Installing Your Pool Cover: Mesh vs. Bag vs. No Cover Your Happy Dolphin Pool & Spa Team | Thursday, October 15, 2026 Images are AI generated and do not depict an actual pool or Dolphin Pool & Spa location. Your pool cover does one job all winter. It keeps your pool in the same shape you...
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Blowing Out Your Lines: DIY vs. Hiring a Pro
Mon-Oct-12
Blowing Out Your Lines: DIY vs. Hiring a Pro Monday, October 12, 2026 | Your Happy Dolphin Pool & Spa Team Images are AI generated and do not depict an actual pool or Dolphin Pool & Spa location. Water expands when it freezes. Inside a pool pipe, that push has nowhere to go. The pipe cracks. You...
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Winterizing Your Pump and Filter Without Cracking Anything
Thu-Oct-08
Winterizing Your Pump and Filter Without Cracking Anything Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Your Happy Dolphin Pool & Spa Team Images are AI generated and do not depict an actual pool or Dolphin Pool & Spa location. Water expands when it freezes. It pushes on whatever holds it. A pump housing, a filter...
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The Best Pool Decking Maintenance Tips for Minnesota Homes
Wed-Oct-07
A well-maintained pool deck can enhance the beauty of your Minnesota home and provide a comfortable and safe space for you and your family to enjoy. Regular maintenance is key to keeping your pool deck looking great and ensuring its longevity. Here are some of the best pool decking maintenance...
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Pool Safety Inspection, Fall Edition: What Changes Before Closing
Mon-Oct-26