10 Must-Have Grill Accessories for Your Backyard

Posted by on 1/14/2019 to How To Articles

Grilling outside has come a long way from burgers and hot dogs! Now you have the options of grilling, rotisserie cooking, and smoking your meats or fish—but don’t stop there! You can use your grill to cook your vegetables and even fruits. All you need are a few accessories to add to your basic grill, and you are all set to prepare the entire meal, from appetizers to dessert. This is a list of 10 accessories that will help you to create the entire meal on your grill.

9 Tips for Pet Safety

Posted by on 1/8/2019 to How To Articles

If you have a dog and you have a pool, the first decision you will have to make is whether the two will mix. Do you want your pool to be a people-only recreation or do you want your dog to jump right in with you? Will your dog be allowed around the pool deck area or is the entire area out of bounds for your dog? Do you have other pets, like cats, that need to be protected from falling into the pool? The following tips will help to ensure safe water fun with your pet.

The Absolute Must-Have Pool Accessories for Pool Owners Everywhere

Posted by on 12/12/2018 to How To Articles

Your new backyard pool is being installed, and you need to get ready to take care of it. What do you need to start with? You’ve opened the door on years of fun for you and your family—but you need some advice on where to start. Pool maintenance is not difficult, but it does require your commitment. It is much more difficult to bring your pool back to a healthy state than it is to maintain that state. Remember, you are not alone. Any number of pool care professionals are only a phone call away, but here’s a list of things you’ll need to get started on the right flipper.

10 Most Important Steps to Ensure Backyard Pool Safety for Kids

Posted by on 12/6/2018 to How To Articles

Your pool is the focal point of your backyard and provides tons of fun for you and your family. Whether you purchased a home with a pool or you decided to install a backyard pool, the most important responsibility you have is to make your pool as safe as possible for all ages.

4 Tips to Teach Your Children How to Swim in Your Backyard Pool

Posted by on 12/3/2018 to How To Articles

As a parent with a backyard pool, your goals are for your children to be safe in the water and for your pool to provide tons of fun and happy childhood memories. To do that, your children have to learn how to swim. Where do you start? Do you enroll your children in organized swim lessons at the community pool or the YMCA?

From Above Ground Pools to Salt Water Pools: Your Ultimate Guide to Closing Your Pool for Winter

Posted by on 11/28/2018 to How To Articles

It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping by the day, and pool season is coming to an end. If you’re like most pool owners, now is the time to close your pool for winter. If you make sure that your pool is ready for the coldest months of the year, you’ll open it back up again in the spring, delighted to see that your pool is still in great shape.

Clean Up Pool Leaf Debris Without Clogging Your Pool Pump or Vacuum

Posted by on 11/14/2018 to How To Articles

Now that fall is finally upon us, leaves will start raining down on your backyard pool. As beautiful as the changing seasons can be, digging these leaves out of your pool can be a real pain in the neck. You don’t want to spend hours fishing for leaves by hand with a pool skimmer, but, if you leave the leaves where they are, they could clog your pool pump or vacuum.

4 Tips to Enjoy Your Backyard Spa During the Winter

Posted by on 11/12/2018 to How To Articles

Nothing soothes the chills of winter like an at-home spa. Whether it’s a hot tub or a heated swimming pool, you can stay warm and relax all winter long. In order to fully enjoy your backyard spa, you might need to invest in some additional equipment, especially if the temperature is approaching zero degrees Fahrenheit. While getting into the water will be a refreshing experience, getting out of the spa and back inside can be less than pleasant. Use these tips to make the most of your backyard spa this winter.

Everything You Need to Know About Water Therapy

Posted by on 11/7/2018 to How To Articles

If you’ve suffered an accident or you’re trying to recover from a severe medical condition, you might need to try what’s known as water therapy. This form of physical therapy rehabilitates the body as you learn how to move and stretch your body in the water. Unlike land-based physical therapy, the water provides added resistance that helps you build muscle and endurance. Raising the temperature of the water also relieves joint and muscle pain. The added buoyancy helps you keep your balance, so you don’t have to worry about suffering a nasty fall in the pool. As an effective medical treatment for all kinds of conditions and illnesses, water therapy will get you moving again, so you can get back to the active lifestyle you’ve always wanted.

Maintenance Tips for Above Ground Pool Decks

Posted by on 10/29/2018 to How To Articles

Your above ground pool wouldn’t be as much fun without your pool deck. It gives you and your loved ones all the space you need to lounge in the sun, relax after a long swim and enjoy the outdoors. While decks are a low-cost way to add more space to your home, they also require a bit of maintenance. If you neglect your deck, algae, dirt, moisture and other microscopic particles will start to chip away at the foundation of the wood, leading to unsightly stains, discoloration and some serious structural issues. Keep your backyard area in tip-top shape with these maintenance tips for above ground pool decks.