So you’ve decided to add a pool to your property and you’re getting ready to design it. You’ve thought about what size it should be to comfortably fit in your yard and you have an idea of what shape would be best. Now, what color should you make it? As it turns out, there are […]
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There’s nothing quite like slipping into a pool when the water is at just the right temperature. While there may be seasons or times of day when the pool water is at an ideal temperature without any extra help, a pool heater will be necessary at other times to maintain the perfect temperature. The thing […]
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So, your new pool is installed and you’re ready to go. Everything looks amazing, doesn’t it? And here comes the reality check: your work has only just begun if you want to have a chance of keeping your pool looking as good as it does now. Regular cleaning is a must. So, what should you […]
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Some might look at you a little funny for going on a vacation when you have a private pool, but everyone deserves a chance to get away from it all now and then. Having a pool doesn’t change that. What it might change, however, is how you approach taking a vacation. What do you need […]
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Summertime is here. That means that evenings spent soaking in the hot tub to unwind from the day’s stress are the perfect way to end a stressful day. There’s nothing wrong with a nice, warm soak during the day either. As with anything involving your hot tub, it’s important to make safe use a priority. […]
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Patio furniture tends to look its very best right when you’re buying it. Its colors are fresh and clean, and the furniture is in good repair. Proper cleaning and maintenance are critical to helping it stay that way, especially when it comes to preventing the sun from causing the color to fade. So what are […]
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With summertime upon us and the weather warming up, pool season is well underway. There’s more to enjoying your pool than just splashing around in it whenever you feel like it, however. If you want to safely enjoy your pool, you need to make sure it’s kept clean. That may feel like quite the chore, […]
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Pools can be a great place for relaxation or exercise, depending on what you’re looking for. If you love the pool, you might find yourself wondering if you should get one for your own backyard. It’s a valid thing to wonder about. After all, a private pool isn’t always a good fit for everyone. So […]
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If you want to really finish your patio off properly there aren’t too many ways to bring everything together while increasing the comfort of your patio the way an outdoor rug can. They can be beautiful and stay that way for quite some time, provided that you take care of them, of course. So how […]
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Taking some time to get some sun can be a wonderful thing. Soaking up sun rays can be relaxing and allows your body to create vitamin D, an essential nutrient. Still, it’s always nice to have shade accessible for when you want it. That’s where patio umbrellas come in. If you don’t have any, there […]
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What Color Should My Pool Be?
/by GabeSo you’ve decided to add a pool to your property and you’re getting ready to design it. You’ve thought about what size it should be to comfortably fit in your yard and you have an idea of what shape would be best. Now, what color should you make it? As it turns out, there are […]
3 Types of Pool Heaters Compared
/by GabeThere’s nothing quite like slipping into a pool when the water is at just the right temperature. While there may be seasons or times of day when the pool water is at an ideal temperature without any extra help, a pool heater will be necessary at other times to maintain the perfect temperature. The thing […]
The New Pool Owner’s Guide to Weekly Pool Cleaning
/by GabeSo, your new pool is installed and you’re ready to go. Everything looks amazing, doesn’t it? And here comes the reality check: your work has only just begun if you want to have a chance of keeping your pool looking as good as it does now. Regular cleaning is a must. So, what should you […]
Going on Vacation? Tips for Handling Vacation Pool Maintenance
/by GabeSome might look at you a little funny for going on a vacation when you have a private pool, but everyone deserves a chance to get away from it all now and then. Having a pool doesn’t change that. What it might change, however, is how you approach taking a vacation. What do you need […]
Safety Tips for Summer Hot Tub Use
/by GabeSummertime is here. That means that evenings spent soaking in the hot tub to unwind from the day’s stress are the perfect way to end a stressful day. There’s nothing wrong with a nice, warm soak during the day either. As with anything involving your hot tub, it’s important to make safe use a priority. […]
Helpful Tips to Prevent Your Patio Furniture from Fading
/by GabePatio furniture tends to look its very best right when you’re buying it. Its colors are fresh and clean, and the furniture is in good repair. Proper cleaning and maintenance are critical to helping it stay that way, especially when it comes to preventing the sun from causing the color to fade. So what are […]
Make It Easier to Keep Your Pool Clean
/by GabeWith summertime upon us and the weather warming up, pool season is well underway. There’s more to enjoying your pool than just splashing around in it whenever you feel like it, however. If you want to safely enjoy your pool, you need to make sure it’s kept clean. That may feel like quite the chore, […]
How Do I Know If Getting My Own Backyard Pool Is Right for Me?
/by GabePools can be a great place for relaxation or exercise, depending on what you’re looking for. If you love the pool, you might find yourself wondering if you should get one for your own backyard. It’s a valid thing to wonder about. After all, a private pool isn’t always a good fit for everyone. So […]
How to Care for an Outdoor Rug
/by GabeIf you want to really finish your patio off properly there aren’t too many ways to bring everything together while increasing the comfort of your patio the way an outdoor rug can. They can be beautiful and stay that way for quite some time, provided that you take care of them, of course. So how […]
Things to Think about When Choosing a Patio Umbrella
/by GabeTaking some time to get some sun can be a wonderful thing. Soaking up sun rays can be relaxing and allows your body to create vitamin D, an essential nutrient. Still, it’s always nice to have shade accessible for when you want it. That’s where patio umbrellas come in. If you don’t have any, there […]