Patio Furniture and More

Outdoor patio furniture covers are a great addition to any patio, as they not only protect your investment in patio furniture (which can be pretty substantial) but they can also add a bit of flair and color to your patio.
Furniture coverings are available for pretty much anything and everything, including patio chair covers, barbeque grill […]

Cast aluminum patio covers can be a great addition to any patio, as they provide durable, long-lasting protection from the sun and other elements, allowing you to enjoy your patio rain or shine.
While they’re not the most inexpensive solution for shade and patio protection, that’s also a plus, as aluminum patio covers won’t deteriorate due […]

If you think outdoor patio heaters are expensive options that only fancy restaurants can afford, think again. Patio heaters are not only increasingly affordable for homeowners but they come in a wide variety of options and styles.
Outdoor patio heaters let you enjoy your deck or patio year-round in most locations, helping you to get the […]

Depending on where you live, patio awnings and patio heaters can extend the enjoyment of your patio so that you can relax and chill out 365 days a year, instead of only when the weather is nice enough.

Patio heaters are exactly that: devices that sit on your patio and produce heat. They can take a […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]