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Our Best Patio & Garden Accessories for an Amazing Outdoor Retreat

May 9th 2024

We love our outdoor retreats. Whether it’s an itsy-bitsy balcony, a narrow front porch, a screened in patio or a spacious yard with a pool, we stake our claim to the space where we can enjoy a little bit of outdoor living.When the weather is fine, our backyard retreats (or side yard, front yard or outdoor-adjacent areas) are the places where we entertain, relax and unwind. Where we s … read more

Our Best Patio & Garden Accessories for an Amazing Outdoor Retreat

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Maintenance, Safety and More: 5 Essential Tips Every First Time Pool Owner Should Know

May 1st 2024

Owning a swimming pool is fun! However, there’s a lot to know about pool maintenance, especially if you’ve never had a pool before. First time pool owners who aren’t prepared for the learning curve might soon become overwhelmed.Before opening your pool for your first season, let’s review some essential information all first-time pool owners should know to ensure a smooth and stress-f … read more

Maintenance, Safety and More: 5 Essential Tips Every First Time Pool Owner Should Know

4 Essential Pool Water Treatment Products and How to Use Them

Apr 15th 2024

As a pool owner, there’s a lot you need to know about pool maintenance. All those chemicals you add to your pool water, for instance. What are they for and when do you use them?To help keep your pool water clean, clear and healthy, you will use four main products:Pool water clarifierPool water balancerPool shockChlorine or bromineThese are all completely different pool chemicals, eac … read more

4 Essential Pool Water Treatment Products and How to Use Them

Excitement of Summer Olympics May Inspire a Lifelong Love for Swimming

Apr 1st 2024

Once every four years, summer becomes just a bit more exciting for millions of Americans who enjoy the sport of swimming. The summer Olympic Games set the stage for dramatic aquatic competitions.From the Michael Phelps era to this year’s as-yet-undecided U.S. Olympic Swim Team, swimming competitions are among the most-watched Olympic events.This year’s summer Olympic Games in Paris p … read more

Excitement of Summer Olympics May Inspire a Lifelong Love for Swimming

To Build or Not to Build? The Costs and Joys of Pool Ownership

Mar 29th 2024

If you’ve been thinking about installing an inground swimming pool in your backyard, you’re not alone. About 75,000 new swimming pools are built in the U.S. each year.The Best Things About a Swimming PoolPeople enjoy owning swimming pools for many reasons, Among them:Comfort: In many parts of the country, summer heat drives people indoors. A dunk in the pool may be one of the few way … read more