Swimming pools and hot tubs are not just summer luxuries. Indoors or outdoors, above ground or in-ground, more and more people are installing spas or pools, and great bargains can be found in the “off” season. If you’re looking for information on the different types of swimming pools and hot tubs that are available, check out our expert tips.
From windbreak walls to shade sails and temperature sensors, you have lots of choices beyond the basic pool cover when you’re trying to minimize water loss in your swimming pool. Evaporation is the leading cause of routine water loss. It’s responsible for an average loss of about 1000 gallons of water each month or roughly...
There are approximately 8 million residential pools in the US. Roughly 56% are in-ground and 34% are above-ground models, and both perform better with the right pool cover. When you’re choosing a cover, focus first on practical matters such as operation, primary purpose and material. Operation There are three types of operation: Manual. The cover must...
Over the course of a year in the typical American household, about 70% of water use occurs indoors and 30% occurs outdoors. In some regions of the country, however, those figures shift rather dramatically. In warm, arid regions, for instance, close to half of all drinkable water is used outdoors, and roughly 15% to 20%...
Having a backyard pool, either above ground or in-ground, or a hot tub can be great fun, but with that fun comes the responsibility of ensuring the safety of everyone who uses them. There is a risk of injury or even death around pools and hot tubs, particularly with small children. By following some simple...
Keeping the pool water at a comfortable temperature is one of the biggest expenses in owning a swimming pool. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to keep your water warm without breaking the bank. Using a solar pool cover will keep your pool at a constant, comfortable temperature, saving you money while making the pool more...
Owning a swimming pool brings with it many joys. Cooling off in the harsh summer heat, pool parties, and getting the grill out for an outdoor barbecue extravaganza are just a few of the great enjoyments that having a pool can bring. However, doing periodic swimming pool maintenance and making sure your pool is a...
Although it’s technically not accurate, super-chlorination is a term that is often used interchangeably with swimming pool shock. For most people, shocking a swimming pool involves super-chlorination, but some people choose to disinfect their pools with bromine instead of chlorine. For those people shocking involves the use of potassium peroxymonosulfate, a non-chlorine shock. But for...
The number of features available in a hot tub and spa, not to mention the number of manufacturers, makes the selection of a hot tub and spa a challenging project. However, if you decide what options and requirements you need in a hot tub and spa before you go shopping, you are likely to reduce...
If you are experiencing problems with your swimming pool filter, there could be a variety of situations contributing to ii. It could be broken, the plunger may need replaced, or a number of other problems may occur. It is essential to repair any problems and ensure your filter is in good working order so your...
Unless you are in the spa and pool business for a profession, it’s probably a good idea to locate a spa repair company that you believe is trustworthy and reliable. Spas are complicated and expensive pieces of machinery and you wouldn’t want to make a situation worse by trying a do-it-yourself repair if you don’t...