Keep Your Head Above Water in an Above-Ground Pool

Posted by Gary on February 18, 2010

It has always seemed to me that getting an above-ground pool was like settling for second-best. I thought that if you were going to have a pool, it should be an in-ground pool surrounded by a luxurious area for relaxing in the sun. But I have started to see some above-ground pools lately that could [...]

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Enhance Your Pool with These Swimming Pool Accessories

Posted by Gary on February 2, 2010

A backyard swimming pool can provide hours of enjoyment during the swimming season. But a swimming pool by itself might start to seem boring without a few accessories to perk things up.  Although your biggest investment is the pool itself, the little bit extra you spend on the accessories really complete the whole package and [...]

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The Importance of Swimming Pool Alarms

Posted by Gary on January 14, 2010

Many people make the mistake of believing they don’t need a swimming pool alarm. Unfortunately, once you realize your mistake, it will probably be too late. Swimming pool alarms are more than just an accessory. In fact, there are several very good reasons why a swimming pool alarm should be considered essential.  To choose the [...]

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A Pool Owner’s Guide to Chlorine

Posted by Gary on January 4, 2010

When it comes to chlorine, here’s what every swimming pool owner needs to know. Chlorine is an essential part of your daily pool care. When used correctly, there are several benefits that chlorine brings to your swimming pool. However, you should be careful to avoid improper use, as chlorine can have some serious negative effects [...]

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Tired of Routine Pool Cleaning? Here’s Hope

Posted by Gary on December 20, 2009

Swimming pools are supposed to be fun and relaxing. But to some pool owners, the drudgery of cleaning and maintenance take a lot of the enjoyment out of ownership. Routine cleaning is the key to keeping your pool “swimmable.” Luckily for lazy pool owners, there are new technologies becoming available that make cleaning and maintenance [...]

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Thinking About Building a Swimming Pool? Consider These Points

Posted by Gary on December 5, 2009

If you have ever wanted to add a swimming pool to your backyard, but have been unsure about the issues related to swimming pool construction, here’s information that will help. You’re right to be cautious because constructing a swimming pool is a major decision. There are many aspects that you must consider before even beginning [...]

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Why You Should Never Even Think About Building Your Own Pool

Posted by Gary on November 17, 2009

Many people make the mistake of thinking they can handle their own swimming pool construction and eliminate the cost of hiring a contractor to oversee the job. That’s a bad idea (unless you happen to be a swimming pool contractor). Contractors have been through the process many times and are experts at dealing with each [...]

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The Truth About Swimming Pool Covers

Posted by Gary on November 7, 2009

If you’re completely worn out with how dirty your pool gets when you’re not using it, here’s how to fix the situation. You need to get a good swimming pool cover. Covers protect your pool from the outside world. They come in either solid or mesh designs, each design with its own pros and cons. [...]

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