An automatic pool cleaner is a device that removes debris from your pool for you. Instead of using clumsy nets and other time consuming methods, with these time saving devices all you have to do is plug your new pool cleaner in and turn it on in order to enjoy a sparkling clean swimming pool…
Read MoreBackyard Pool Tips and Advice
The first and often the easiest decision to make with a new backyard pool is whether you want an above-ground or in-ground pool. Most homeowners are already familiar with the added luxury and capability of an in-ground pool. Of course, it’s also not surprising to most homeowners that the average cost of an in-ground pool…
Read MorePool Safety Products Protect, Prevent, and Rehabilitate
When it comes to keeping your pool area safe, nothing beats some old-fashioned parental supervision. Common sense basics always apply: don’t run on wet concrete, don’t drink-and-dive, don’t swim in bad weather, and as your parents always told you, wait thirty minutes after you eat. But even if these rules are followed, accidents can still…
Read MoreHot Tub Covers Create the Perfect Barrier
Hot tubs and spas are great for relaxation, physical therapy, and family fun, but how do you protect it when you’re not using it? When one thinks of spa maintenance, they often think of chemical treatment and cleaning, but the easiest and most efficient way to preserve the quality of your spa is with a…
Read MorePool Vacuums Provide Hands-Off Maintenance
Pools and spas create a wonderful luxury to your backyard and they can offer hours of fun and relaxation to any household. But they’re an expensive purchase, and like any investment they’ll need routine maintenance and upkeep. To make sure that these systems run properly and remain hygienic, you’ll have to perform occasional clean-up tasks…
Read MoreGet in Shape with an Endless Pool
An Endless Pool is a small swimming pool equipped with a circulating system that allows you to swim in place. These relatively new additions to the swimming pool scene can be installed just about anywhere, are perfect for everything from therapeutic exercise to keeping in shape, and sport operation costs that are comparable to your…
Read MoreYou Need a Pool Liner
A swimming pool liner is a vinyl surface that is attached to the walls and floor of a pool in order to help keep in the water, improve the looks of a pool and to provide a more inviting surface for users. There are a lot of things to sort out when it comes to…
Read MoreSwimming Pool Glossary
Chemical and Water Definitions: Acid Demand: A titration test used to determine proper amounts of acid needed to reach correct levels. Balanced Water: Balanced water is the result when all of your chemical parameters are where they should be, and thus “balance” each other. Base Demand: A titration test used to determine proper amounts of…
Read MoreAbove Ground Pool Decks
Above ground pool decks are an essential addition to your backyard swimming pool project. A deck will give you an easier way to get in and out of your pool and extra lounge space while you supervise the kids. Your above ground pool deck plans can include an attachment to a house entrance or it…
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