Patio Furniture and More

Teak patio furniture can make many a patio owner drool, as it’s typically very high quality and, because of the properties of the teak wood, very resistant to weather and sun, which are typically the enemies of most patio furniture, causing them to weather and fade over time.
Teak is very dense-grained and highly resistant to […]

Patio umbrellas are a combination of functional and decorative elements, as their primary purpose is to provide shade, but they come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, materials, and styles. As if that’s not enough options, patio umbrellas is actually a broad term used to describe other umbrella styles, including beach umbrellas, garden umbrellas, […]

Swimming pool covers are offered in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and can be used for more than simply covering your pool and keeping out debris. Solar pool covers can heat your pool, while safety mesh pool covers keep pets and children from falling in and potentially drowning. There are also manual and automatic pool […]

Patio awnings can be an important part of your new or existing patio, as they allow you to enjoy your patio anytime you want, rain or shine. Not only are they functional, serving to provide shade and relief from the heat or weather, but they come in a variety of decorative styles and can add […]

Pella patio doors are some of the most popular on the market, offer home owners a wide variety of shapes, styles and sizes to fit most any opening in your home. Wooden Pella doors can not only can be finished to match your existing woodwork, but they require very little maintenance to continue looking […]

While some people believe installing a hot tub is a difficult task best left to professionals, it’s actually a pretty simple job and well within the capabilities of most homeowners. We’ll cover the more common installation of an outdoor hot tub, as indoor installations will typically require professional help.
1. Spend a little […]

Learn how to repair and patch small to midsized cracks in your swimming pool, as well as when to call for help from professionals.
1. In concrete pools, hairline cracks can simply be patched with chorlinated rubber or epoxy swimming pool paint. Most small hairline cracks can safely be ignored in fiberglass pools, […]

Building a concrete patio is hard work, but with a lot of planning, a bit of sweat, and the know-how below, it’s definitely a job that you can tackle yourself.
1) Like most home improvement projects, a little planning goes a long, long way. You should not only plan your concrete patio itself but be sure […]

The first step to treating algae is to identify which type of algae you’re wrestling with. Once you’ve pegged the culprit, you can begin the treatment.
Stepping back a bit, though, the best way to treat algae is to never let it become a problem. Proper pool maintenance will keep algae from growing, so be sure […]

Salt water swimming pools use special chlorine generators that produce the chlorine your pools need, which means that you never have to buy, store, or add chlorine to your pool. In order for the chlorine generator to work, the water must have a salt content of 2500-6000 ppm, with an optimal range of 2500-3500 for […]