25th March 2009
Your swimming pool has been a great place to entertain over the past years but your backyard paradise is looking a little tired. The pool is stained, the tile and coping is old, the deck is worn out and the equipment has seen its better days. Here are so...
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25th March 2009
If you are considering a new concrete swimming pool here are some things to consider as you begin the process of building your new backyard paradise.
Step Number One - Look at the area where your new swimming pool is going to be built. The survey of yo...
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11th March 2009
Tired of swimming in a cold pool? This is a great time to purchase a new high efficient electric swimming pool heat pump.
Here are some questions to ask when shopping for a new heat pump.
- How many BTUs will you need?
- Do you have the electric...
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11th March 2009
My new swimming pool is complete, what type of equipment will I need to keep my investment clean and operating at peak performance? Here are some items which can be purchased to help make any swimming pool owners life more enjoyable.
Item #1 - Purchas...
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23rd February 2009
The 5 basic and simple steps to enjoying a crystal blue and clear swimming pool each and every day.
#1 CIRCULATION - Moving water creates a clean and enjoyable swimming experience. Why? Because you'll get the most effective use of your sanitizer when y...
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23rd February 2009
Diatomaceous Earth filters also know as DE filter are a common method to filter swimming pool and spa water. DE filters use a very fine powder to coat internal grids or plates to capture debris and dirt as they pass through a filter tank or vessel.
DE...
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20th February 2009
Swimming pool sand filters are one of the ways to keep your pool crystal clear and clean. This type of product uses sand as a means to collect and remove debris from a body of water.
Sand is contained in a vessel or tank, water is pumped into the top ...
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18th February 2009
Once you have decided to construct a new swimming pool and spa, ask yourself these questions before you complete the design of your new backyard oasis
How are you going to control the functions of your new system?
How do you plan to operate the on a...
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18th February 2009
Your new pool and spa should be a great place to spend your time
Now is the time to decide if you would like to include tile mosaics in your pool. How you new backyard oasis looks when the construction has been completed many times depends on basic op...
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17th February 2009
One of the worst things about owning a pool is looking out your back window of your home and seeing that the pool water is a nasty shade of green. Now what? The family is ready to go swimming but the pool is a mess. The fix to your swimming pool proble...
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21st January 2009
The time is here; we have decided that we are going to build a new swimming pool. What should we do first? Use these ideas to guide you down the right path.
The best way to start the process is to locate a property survey, if available, to determine t...
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21st January 2009
You have decided to build a new swimming pool and or spa. One question to ask is what type of underwater lighting would be best for my new backyard oasis?
Up until just a few years ago the only option regarding underwater lights was how bright do I wan...
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12th January 2009
The decision has been made; let's build a new swimming pool in our backyard. What's next? Before calling any swimming pool contractors for estimates, take sometime to think, plan and scope out your backyard. Here are 14 questions to ask to start the proc...
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06th January 2009
A swimming pool filter is one of the most important items installed in your equipment area. Cartridge filters are a great way to keep your swimming pool and or spa in crystal clear sparkling condition.
How should a cartridge filter be cleaned and servi...
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29th December 2008
Let's go swimming! Wait, the pool is a mess, who wants to clean and vacuum the pool first? Is this the time to purchase an automatic swimming pool cleaner? If the answer is yes, here are a few options which are available today.
SUCTION SIDE CLEANERS - ...
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