About Us

ThePoolInsider.com is an independent website written, published and edited by a 3-person team of pool industry, digital media and product review experts.
Our Mission is to provide you with the absolute best how-to advice, in-depth buying guides and honest product reviews on every topic related to buying, owning and maintaining a swimming pool including:
- independent reviews and comparisons of the best pool gear selling today
- step-by-step guides on how to properly test, maintain and clean your pool equipment
- how to diagnose and solve common issues with your pool, and,
- where to find more experienced help when you need it.
We hope you’ll take advantage of ThePoolInsider to shop smarter, save money and keep your fun going all summer long with a minimum of fuss and frustration.
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Our Team
Our promise to you
We always do exhaustive research and we always fact check our work.
We only publish independent, honest opinions - and we never let a manufacturer's or retailer's opinion overrule ours.



Some of our recent work

Bestway Steel Pro Above Ground Pool Review
If you are looking for a sturdy and durable family-sized above ground swimming pool, the Bestway Steel Pro is a great choice.

Intex Ultra XTR Above Ground Pool Review
Intex Ultra XTR above ground pools combines a tough 3-layer liner with a galvanized steel frame to provide years of sturdy

Intex Prism Frame Above Ground Pool Set Review
Intex specializes in low cost and mid-range vinyl and steel frame above ground pools. The Prism Frame Pool Set series consists of

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Swimming Pool *Correctly*
Buying a swimming pool is a major investment. Not only is a pool a serious financial outlay, it is also

How to Protect Your Pool From Freezing In 7 Easy Steps
There is nothing worse for your swimming pool than a tough winter with a hard freeze – and poor cold

Can You Swim In Pool Water That’s Green Or Cloudy?
A cloudy or green pool is not an attractive backyard feature. That said, if you are throwing a party or