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21Nov/25

What Should I Cover My Pool With in Winter?

November 21, 2025Pool Covers & WinterizingSwimming Pool Professionals

Winterizing your fiberglass pool shells isn’t just about closing it for the season — it’s about protecting your investment. A proper winter pool cover prevents debris buildup, protects the structure of your pool, and helps keepRead More…

21Nov/25

Are Pool Safety Covers Worth It?

November 21, 2025Pool Covers & WinterizingSwimming Pool Professionals

Pool safety covers are one of the most talked‑about investments for fiberglass pool shells — and for good reason. They promise safety, cleanliness, energy efficiency, and peace of mind. But are they really worth it forRead More…

10Nov/25

How Long Can You Leave a Pool Cover On?

November 10, 2025Pool Covers & WinterizingSwimming Pool Professionals

Short answer: it depends on the type of cover and season. A true winter safety cover for your fiberglass pool shells is designed to stay on for the entire off-season (months at a time) until youRead More…

10Nov/25

How Fast Does a Pool Cover Heat a Pool?

November 10, 2025Pool Covers & WinterizingSwimming Pool Professionals

The short answer A fiberglass pool shells pool cover doesn’t “make” heat the way a heater does—it traps the heat your pool already gains from the sun or a heater and dramatically slows heat loss (especiallyRead More…

10Nov/25

How to Keep a Pool Warm Without a Cover: Practical, Proven Tips

November 10, 2025Pool Covers & WinterizingSwimming Pool Professionals

If you’d love a few extra weeks of comfy swim time but don’t want to use a physical cover, you still have solid options. Here’s a focused game plan—built around efficient heating, smarter circulation, and heat-lossRead More…

10Nov/25

What Are the Negatives of a Pool Cover? (And How to Minimize Them)

November 10, 2025Pool Covers & WinterizingSwimming Pool Professionals

Pool covers do a lot of good—safety, cleanliness, winter protection—but they aren’t perfect. If you’re weighing the trade-offs, here are the most common downsides of pool covers, plus practical ways to soften each one. Weighing theRead More…

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Calm Water Pools LLC

Welcome to Calm Water Pools, serving the DMV region since 2008. Founded by industry veteran Larry Ruggeri, we guide Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia homeowners through every step of selecting and procuring a Latham fiberglass pool shell — North America’s largest in-ground pool manufacturer — and coordinating delivery to your site. We handle the consultation and procurement; your contractors handle the build. Call (240) 372-4440 or visit us at 26200 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871 to get started.

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