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 [...]
Secrets to Great Swimming Pool Design
Posted by Gary on October 25, 2009
Are you considering building a swimming pool in the near (or not so near) future? Here’s what you should know about swimming pool design. First and foremost, your pool’s design should reflect its intended use. Once that’s settled, you want to maximize the beauty and functionality of your chosen design. Finally, consider the aesthetics of [...]
The Endless Possibilities of Swimming Pool Games
Posted by Gary on October 7, 2009
Swimming is fun. But it doesn’t take long for you or your guests to start wondering what else can be done in the pool. Well the imagination of those who have wondered that same thing before you has resulted a number swimming pool games. These include games that you can play alone or with a [...]
Searching for Swimming Pool Heaters? You’re Getting Warmer…
Posted by Gary on September 18, 2009
When it comes to swimming pool heaters, here’s what every pool owner should be aware of. Swimming pool heaters are more of a necessity than an option, even in warmer climates. There are a couple of different styles from which to choose. Heat-pump pool heaters have turned out to be the most energy efficient way [...]
How Pool Ladders Make Swimming More Fun
Posted by Gary on September 1, 2009
If you’ve ever tried to get out of a pool without a ladder (and you’re over the age of 30), then no one has to convince you that swimming pool ladders are a necessity. Even if you are a young, athletic pool owner, you need to have swimming pool ladders installed for the day that [...]
Looking for Swimming Pool Liners? We’ve Got You Covered.
Posted by Gary on August 20, 2009
Raise your hand if you have an aunt or grandmother who covers all her furniture so that instead of relaxing on fabric, you’re squeaking around on vinyl. Who are they saving the furniture for? Well, when it comes to swimming pool liners, you can forget about that uncomfortable feeling of sitting on plastic. Pool liners [...]
How to Maintain Your Pool like the Pros
Posted by Gary on August 7, 2009
If you don’t already own a swimming pool, you probably spend most of your time daydreaming about how beautiful and fun your future pool will be. But if your swimming pool is already in your backyard, then you may think more about the maintenance than the fun. Fortunately, maintenance doesn’t have to take all the [...]
It’s Not the Size of Your Pool, It’s The Motion in the Water
Posted by Gary on July 30, 2009
Swimming pools should always be inviting. The sparkling, crystal-clear water with gently lapping waves should be saying “Jump in now!” Unfortunately, too many pools end up saying “You might want a fishing pole.” The key to keeping your pool fresh for swimming is your filter system, and the heart of your filter system is your [...]
Become an Instant Swimming Pool Slide Expert
Posted by Gary on July 14, 2009
Nothing says fun like a water slide. And nothing is more fun than a water slide in your own backyard. If you’re a swimming pool owner, adding a slide to your pool is easy. The only difficulty you may have is deciding which slide will be the most fun. After that, there’s the matter of [...]