Patio Furniture and More

Many new homeowners suddenly find themselves with bare, small concrete pads and patios by front, side, or rear entryways that are functional but lacking a bit in flair. While your landscpaing options are a bit limited to the small space you have to work with, below are some quick and easy ways to spruce up […]

Just because most home construction or renovation projects go over budget doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to the same fate. With careful planning, thought, and a healthy dose of will power, anyone can use the below tips to make sure their projects don’t spiral out of control:
Be Realistic: Probably the single most common […]

In addition to regularly testing and balancing your pool, you should stick to a daily routine that ensures that your pool is in good working order. The best way to extend the life of your pool equipment and to keep the water clean and sparkling is to never let problems develop in the first place […]

The phrase “opening your pool” simply means getting it ready for use when the weather in your area is warm enough, assuming you live in a climate where you close your pool during the cold winter months.
Opening your pool actually starts the moment you close it, as you can avoid a lot of hassle by […]

While many projects are obviously best left to the professionals (such as building a new pool), others definitely fall into potential do-it-yourself (DIY) territory. Below are some considerations to take into account when trying to decide whether you can handle your next big project yourself or whether you need professional help:
Expertise: Do you have any […]

Above ground pools are often viewed as the poor cousin to in ground pools, largely due to some common issues that crop up in many above ground pools. If you’re considering an above ground pool, though, the good news is that many of these issues can be avoided altogether or easily fixed, once you’re aware […]

Swimming pools can be a great source of fun and enjoyment but pool owners must always keep certain safety issues in mind, especially if there are children in the area. Remember, just because you don’t have kids yourself doesn’t mean that children can’t wander into your yard and fall into your pool. And while most […]

Painting your pool may not be the shortest job in the world, but it’s not a very difficult task, either, especially if you follow some simple guidelines.
1. You need to match the type of paint previously used, so you’ll need to take a chip of paint to a delaer and determine if […]

Swimming pool shock (which is sold at pool supply stores in granular form) should be added to your swimming pool at least once each week. Shocking is important because it kills any bacteria that has been introduced to your pool, usually when it’s being heavily used. You should also shock your pool after heavy rains […]

Salt water swimming pools are becoming more popular because of ease of use and the fact that you no longer have to manually add chlorine to your pool.

What is a Salt Water Swimming Pool?

Salt water swimming pools use special chlorine generators that produce the chlorine your pools need, which means that you never have to […]