Pool Care Made Easy

I’ll admit I groaned when I saw the runtime—52 minutes to cover *all* of pool care? But *Pool Care Made Easy* proved me wrong by doing something radical: it skips the filler. Reise’s advice is so actionable that I paused mid-listen to adjust my pump timer (turns out I’d been overrunning it for *years*). The narration by James H. Kiser is a standout—his slightly gravelly voice gives the whole thing the vibe of a grizzled pool guy leaning on your fence, telling you the truths the salesman at the supply store won’t. I especially appreciated the chapter on ‘chemicals you don’t need,’ which saved me $80 on my next order. That said, this isn’t a deep dive into advanced systems (saltwater pools get a single paragraph), and the production has a minor quirk: the audio levels dip slightly during lists, forcing me to crank the volume. But those are nitpicks. The real test? I listened in May, implemented three tips, and my pool stayed crystal clear through July—no small feat in 100-degree heat. If you’re drowning in conflicting advice (or just dreading pool season), this is the audiobook equivalent of a rescue float. Just don’t blame me if you start side-eyeing your pool guy’s invoices afterward.