• 4 Must-Ask Questions When Buying Your First Hot Tub

    Thinking about having a hot tub installed on your property? If so, then you may be looking forward to reaping the many therapeutic health benefits that come along with using a hot tub, including relief from inflammation and stress. Of course, a hot tub is not a minor purchase for most people, with costs ranging anywhere from about $3,000 to $18,000 for a new model. With this in mind, there are some important questions you'll want to ask before you buy your first hot tub.
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  • The Process of Getting a Custom Cover for Your Swimming Pool

    If you have a swimming pool, you should invest in a quality cover that is going to keep it protected when it is not in use. A cover is a good thing to have for your swimming pool because it prevents people from accessing the water when it is not clean or ready to use. It keeps all kinds of insects, leaves, and debris from getting into the water. While you will still need to regularly clean the water inside the pool to keep it fresh and get rid of any dirt that starts building up, you will have a much easier time cleaning your swimming pool when you have a cover on top of it.
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  • 4 Natural Pool Design Tips For Summer To Prevent The Worst Water Quality Problems

    Whether the water in your pool gets cloudy or you have a problem with extreme algae blooms, you want to prevent these issues. Good pool designs and regular maintenance during hot summer weather will help prevent some of the most serious water quality problems so you can swim all summer. The following natural pool design tips will help prevent water quality problems in your pool this swimming season. 1. Keep the Water on the Surface Flowing Towards Pond Skimmers
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  • Is Your Family Ready To Put In A Pool? Take These Important Steps First

    With summer just around the corner, families are already gearing up for spending their recreational hours relaxing in the sun and water. An outing to a beach, river, or lake may is rarely a solution, especially if accessing them requires a long drive. Going to a city pool or water park every day may not be feasible either, because these options can get very expensive, especially for large families. These reasons often serve as encouragement for American families to consider having an in-ground pool installed in the backyard of their homes.
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  • Get Your Yards Ready For Next Spring And Summer

    Have you decided that these cooler months are the perfect time to get your yards ready for next spring and summer? If so, from making an assessment of both the front and backyard areas to arranging for swimming pool repair, here are some ideas that might help you.  The Front Yard - Are you happy with the way your front yard looked during spring and summer of 2018? If so, think of taking pictures of exactly what you did to achieve the beautiful landscaping you did so that you can repeat it next year.
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  • Should You Have Your Pool's Interior Tiled?

    Designing your own custom pool is a lot of fun, but there are a lot of decisions to make along the way. One decision you'll need to make is how to finish the interior of your pool. There are a few options to choose from, including the ever-popular plaster. However, one finish you should strongly consider is tile. It's not right for everyone, but it does work well for the vast majority of homeowners.
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  • Tips For Getting Your Pool Prepared For Winter

    Owning a pool can be great for the summer months, but you will need to prepare it for those colder winter months as well. If you ignore the proper winter preparation, it could lead to an expensive repair when the weather gets warmer again next year. Here are some tips that will help prepare your pool for all the upcoming cold winter. Pool Cleaning One thing you'll need to do is give your pool a very thorough cleaning.
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  • 3 Tips For Maintaining Your Hot Tub

    Soaking in a hot tub allows you the opportunity to relax and soothe your aching muscles and joints. While hot tubs have many restorative properties, they can become a serious safety hazard when they are not functioning properly. Here are three tips that you can use to help ensure your hot tub stays properly maintained so that you can safely enjoy its warm waters in the future. 1. Balance your water chemistry regularly.
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  • The Pros And Cons Of Concrete Pools

    If you are looking to install an inground pool, there are different types of pools that you will need to select from. This includes fiberglass pools, vinyl liner pools, gunite pools and concrete pools. Each type of pool has its own unique pros and cons. Weighing these pros and cons will help you determine which type of pool best meets your needs. Keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of concrete pools.
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  • Winterize Your Above Ground Pool And Store Pool Equipment In A Shed

    If you had an above ground pool installed on your property at the beginning of the summer and now that the warm weather will be replaced with cooler weather in the near future, winterizing the pool and storing pool equipment in a shed may be of interest to you. Complete the following steps to complete the task at hand: Materials skimmer drain tube stepladder bucket of soapy water deck brush water hose pool cover sponges cloths waterproof cases mesh bag cart tarp shelves Drain And Clean The Pool
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