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At the end of 2025, pool construction permits were at the lowest levels since 2020, according to the Pool Construction Permit Index from the NAHB. As of December 2025, pool construction permits were 34.3% lower than the January 2020 reading, the baseline for this index.
While these numbers are down, homeowners who did install pools in the last few years will need pool maintenance supplies as the summer months approach. Hardware Retailing curated a selection of pool products sure to help customers prep ahead of the season.
The Poolife Gold Medal Clarifier from Poolife is a pool clarifier with color-changing technology, turning from gold to blue when activated. The product improves filter efficiency by removing organic debris and is safe for all sanitizers and pool surface types.
The ProTuff Pool Brush Head from ProTuff Products is a 22-inch wide brush head with sturdy bristles designed to fit standard pole poles. The brush is ideal for tile walls and includes removable curved ends to reach pool corners and hard-to-reach areas.
The HTH Brilliance Cal Hypo Chlorine Floater is designed to hold 3-inch chlorine tablets and deliver even tablet dissolution through a mesh filter, prevent chemical mixing and extend tablet life. The floater needs one tablet per 10,000 gallons of water and can withstand extreme weather conditions.
The Original FrogLog from FrogLog is a small animal pool escape ramp designed for animals like frogs, toads, salamanders, chipmunks, ducklings, turtles and squirrels to safely climb out of pools. Tested by a wildlife biologist, the FrogLog includes a mesh ramp for animals to climb to safety and a fabric pouch that can be filled with sand or pea gravel to keep the ramp in place.
