Aboveground Pool Cover Dilemma! What is the Best Winter Cover?
Find out how to save money and play safe with your aboveground pool cover. After a close call and discovering we needed an above ground pool cover we researched and have passed on our findings to save you time and so you get longer enjoyment and cost savings from your pool.......[Read More]
Tips to Remove Stains From a Pool
It is so much fun to enjoy summer time on your own swimming pool. However, it may become annoying when you have to deal with the maintenance. One of the most horrible problems that you have to face when maintaining your swimming pool is about the stains. Stains are the most common problems that have......[Read More]
Best Tips to Start a Pool Cleaning Service
If you are living in the area where there are available many swimming pools, it may become a great idea to start a business in pool cleaning service. Actually, this business is not as hard as you think. The main point that you should concern is to completely know about pools. This business also beco......[Read More]
Malachite Green
Malachite Green is used in aquariums as a antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic.. It is also used to treat eggs in breeding tanks.......[Read More]
What Does Centrifugal Force Have to do With a Centrifugal Pump?
A pump is a pool or spa's circulation system. Pool and spa pumps are known as centrifugal pumps. Why? These important pieces of equipment cause water to move, due to the principle of centrifugal force. Learn why it's an important part of keeping your pool clean.......[Read More]
Pool Cover Safety
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Pool Inspections
If you are getting ready to hit the pool again, make sure to remember water quality and safety! Getting a yearly pool inspection is a big part of this.......[Read More]
Get Your Own Home Sauna
Saunas are a great way to relax, to detoxify and to improve your health overall.With home saunas being so inexpensive now might be the right time to considering adding your own personal home sauna.......[Read More]
How to Care for Pool Filters
Pool filters are designed to keep your swimming water clean and clear, but like all machines and tools, they only function as well as they are cared for themselves. Improper care of your filter can lead to clogging, wearing down, and even total failure, leaving all of the dirt and debris that finds ......[Read More]
Have a Seat. Or Not.
Halloween yard haunts have replaced full-sized candy bars as the big draw in neighborhoods across the United States, Canada and other countries that celebrate Halloween. Nobody knows this better than Dave Gugel, a Florida resident and extreme DIYer who started transforming his home about five years ......[Read More]
The Best Water-Based Concrete Sealers
Protect these stairs by applying a water-based concrete sealer.David Jordan Williams/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesConcrete water-based sealers protect concrete by providing a barrier between the concrete and moisture. They also are beneficial for preventing stains. Water-based concrete.........[Read More]
Are Pine Trees Toxic to Frogs?
Frogs in a nearby pond or stream can add a charming touch of nature to your yard, but did you know that pine trees are toxic to frogs? To reproduce, frogs lay eggs in bodies of water; the eggs hatch into tadpoles. The tadpole stage is delicate, and most tadpoles are tiny. They require special condit......[Read More]
How to Set Up a Tetra Pond Filter
Dangerous impurities can make their way into any pond, threatening the ecosystem found within. Tetra Pond Filters help protect your fish and plant life from these outside threats. There are several varieties of pond filters you can choose from; some even include fountains for a visually pleasing eff......[Read More]
How to Keep Water Feature Skimmers From Freezing
Water features such as fountains, reflecting pools and small fish ponds often are installed in yards. A skimmer is often installed on these water features to collect debris. These skimmers function in much the same way that a swimming pool skimmer does. During the winter, freezing temperatures can c......[Read More]
Steps To Take For Purchasing A Hot Tub
Many people consider purchasing hot tubs and spas for therapeutic purposes, but before you sign the papers, you need to consider a few things. First thing you need to do is call an electrician out to your house to see if your electrical panel can accept the increased load. Depending on which model y......[Read More]
Chlorine Alternatives for Hot Tubs
Hot tub sanitization is important.jacuzzi love image by .shock from Fotolia.comSanitizing a hot tub is nearly as complicated as sanitizing and cleaning a large pool. Without proper sanitization, the hot tub becomes dirty and full of harmful bacteria, viruses and algae. Chlorine is the.........[Read More]
Instructions to Make Outside Water Fountains
Water fountains can enhance any outside space with the relaxing sounds of trickling water. To make outside fountains that you can use year-round, use a material that will withstand the temperature changes, such as concrete or metal. Basin materials such as terracotta or ceramic can crack during cold......[Read More]
A Custom Swim Spa Takes The Stress Away
Relaxation takes many forms and none are more peaceful than sitting in a hot tub or custom swim spa and letting the water flow around us to remove the stresses and strains of a hard day at work. We work hard in our day to day lives, whether we use our bodies in a physically demanding way, or push ou......[Read More]
Time to Give Your Pool Guy a Raise
The other day I had a conversation with a very nice older lady at Starbucks about the increases in prices. She is a very worldly wise and financially frugal individual and although on a fixed income, she is not hurting in the least. Still, she was concerned about all the issues with fuel costs and f......[Read More]