The holidays are a time of giving. As we revel in family gatherings, it’s tough to deny the joy we get out of making others happy. But at the same time, many people find that stress levels can be exceedingly high in the pursuit of making others happy. Self care is important, and a great […]
Hot Tub Maintenance: Keeping Your Hot Tub Safe as Temperatures Drop
Using your hot tub in winter weather can feel great, but make sure you’re doing it safely! It finally feels like winter. Cold weather is changing our daily habits, as it does every year, and that means a lot less outdoor activities. Pools are out of the question at this point, but what about hot […]
6 Hot Tub Maintenance Tips for Cooler Weather
We’ve talked a lot about pools lately, but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about the hot tub. In fact, now that we’re heading into the cold seasons, when your pool is closed, your hot tub will get a lot more attention than your pool. No matter how frequently you’re using it, there are a few […]
The Importance of Properly Closing a Pool for Winter
The cold has come knocking. There’s a nip in the air that makes it just a little bit too chilly to go for a dip. Looks like the time has come to close your pool until spring arrives, right? Not entirely. Closing a pool for winter doesn’t mean ignoring it for several months. In fact, […]
Inground Pool Steps: Which Type Is Best for You?
There are two types of people: Those who cannonball into a pool and those who ease themselves in slowly. For the latter archetype, stairs are important. But that’s not the only reason they’re important. They act as a safety feature for entering and exiting a pool, and they can even be used as benches for […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Pool Safety Cover
Of all the things that come to mind when you think of your pool—fun in the sun, a place to gather with friends and family, the perfect spot to get away from it all—sitting smack at the bottom of the list might be the state of your pool safety cover. This would be an error […]
Common Types of Pool Renovations for Homeowners
Pool showing signs of aging? Want to expand on it? Maybe you just want to spruce it up a bit here and there. Whatever your reason, pool renovations are a great way to breathe new life into your backyard oasis. Worn surfaces, outdated features, and high energy costs can be driving factors behind the decision, […]
10 Things to Know Before Building a Pool
A backyard is a wonderful thing. There are so many things you could do with it! You can keep the grass itself healthy and neatly groomed—something you can be really proud of. You can build a patio with a fire pit … or you could install your very own swimming pool. What’s better than walking […]
Signs You Need Professional Pool Resurfacing
A sparkling, smooth pool surface sure looks and feels nice, but those characteristics aren’t everything. As pool experts, we don’t make pools this “clean” just because it’s pleasing to the eye. No, we make it for function. When that smoothness isn’t there, plenty of problems likely are. If there’s visible damage, rough textures, discoloration, and […]
The Best Time for a Pool Opening
“When should I open my pool?” It’s a question that crosses many a mind when it comes to opening a pool after winter begins to subside. As the cold begins to give way to spring and we dream of floating in the summer sun, pool owners begin looking for the balance of caring for their […]