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There are two main types of chlorine generators that are used in salt water pool systems. Both produce chlorine when the salt content in the water is high enough, but they work in different ways, and may or may not require you to add salt to the pool periodically.
1) Brine system generators: These utilize a […]

If you’ve decided to dive into the wonderful world of owning a swimming pool, the next logical step is to find a swimming pool builder. (That is, right after you tell your DIY husband or wife to please put the shovel down, thank you very much.) While it’s always intimidating to hire a contractor for […]

The guide to closing your pool below is primarily intended for pool owners that live in areas where multiple freezes and/or snow are common. If you live in more temperate areas with very mild winters, you typically can get by with simply maintaining your pool as normal but with less filtration time each day and […]

Much ado is made about how hard it is to maintain a balanced pool, with some people claiming that it’s all but impossible (usually frustrated owners of unbalanced pools) but in reality it’s not that difficult. You’re really only focusing on three key areas, so as long as you keep your water level in the […]

Swimming pool chemical feeders are designed to make pool owners’ lives a bit less stressful, as chlorinators and chlorine feeders make sanitizing your pool a much simpler chore. Fill the chlorine feeder with chlorine, pick your setting, and it automatically chlorinates your pool.
Erosion Chemical Feeders: In erosion chemical feeders, sticks or tablets of compressed chlorine […]

Choosing the right pump for your fish pond or water garden is important not only for the maintenance of your pond but for your pocketbook as well, since pumps can easily run into the hundreds of dollars and a poor decision can be costly. Below we’ll look at the major issues you should consider when […]

Properly preparing your garden pond for winter not only ensures that your plants and fish are healthy and fit in spring, but it reduces the amount of time you have to spend when getting your pond back into shape when the wather warms up. Below is a general quick checklist for preparing your pond for […]

Hot tubs have come a long way since the old wooden hot tubs of yore, now coming complete with lounge chairs, cup holders, circulating jets, bubbles, and more. Hot tubs are not only relaxing but also therapeutic, and often serve as a focal point for relaxing in your backyard or patio area.
Hot Tub Installation: Installing […]

Caring for your hot tub on a regular basis is not only easy but it reduces the chances that you’ll be hit with a large repair bill later on down the road. Most hot tub maintenance is really just common sense and can handled in a relatively short amount of time.
Be Kind to Your Filter: […]

Now that you have an awesome deck, don’t you think you should get the absolute most out of it? It’s easy to transform all that wood and nails into a ceterpiece of the backyard that will impress your neighbors and friends. Below are several ideas to turn your deck into the jewel of the backyard, […]