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At Crystal Clear Pools & Spas in Austin, we do more than maintenance and repair – we also offer complete renovations for both commercial and residential pools. For over 15 years, we have specialized in: -Plaster and aggregate surface renovation -Modifying design and layout -Deck removal and replacement -Adding lighting,…...

It was raining cats and dogs last weekend – is there a cat in your pool? After one of our infamous Austin rainstorms, it’s important to immediately remove all debris, as well as check your chemical levels. Here are some things to consider before jumping back in the pool today: First,...

I take pride in knowing a little something about everything – I’m definitely a self-proclaimed “do it yourselfer”. However, there have been times when my pride got in the way, and I ended up trying to fix something that I had no business trying to fix. In the long run,...

We are always looking for an excuse to start using our Crystal Clear Pool, and now that the nights here in Austin are getting warmer, we are ready to take our fun outdoors. First, we made sure our pool was running smoothly, and once the rain subsided, we were ready…...

You’ve been dreaming of warm weather, BBQ’s, and drinks with tiny umbrellas. Although you’ve been ready for months – how ready is your pool? Now that Spring is here, it’s time to prepare your pool for some fun in the hot Austin sun. While most pool maintenance and repairs are…...

Owning a swimming pool in Texas means outsmarting the record high, three-digit summer temperatures which normally render you powerless against your couch, the golf channel and a heaping bowl of ice cream. Easing yourself into that ‘Cowboy-Cool” water means another dog day beaten, another heatstroke avoided. However, the intense…...

We’ve all been there — distracted by the demands of life and daily grind, we sometimes let our swimming pool maintenance needs fall to the wayside. One day we look up, towel in hand, bathed in sunscreen, ready to take a dip in our crystal clear, refreshing swimming pool…...

With any needed pool maintenance and repairs out of the way, it’s time to focus on planning pool parties for the kids. Swimming pools provide the ideal setting for summer birthday parties. All you have to do is pick a theme that the little ones will love and get creative!…...

When it comes to maintenance and repair of your swimming pool pumps, chances are you leave it up to the pros. Not a bad idea considering the many delicate intricate parts that make up a swimming pool pump. That said, we here at Crystal Clear Pools and Spas of...