Swimming Pool Blog
Tips on Operating, Care, Installation & Maintenance
Choosing a Vinyl Pool Liner
If you are in the market for a new pool liner, you are in luck! There are a variety of patterns and designs available at Backyardcitypools.com! All of our liners are protected against chemical degradation and UV fading and are cold and crack resistant. Whether you are looking for an in ground or above ground liner, they are computer designed and cut of 100% virgin vinyl for a perfect fit!
Above ground pool liners come in two major categories: overlap and beaded liners. Overlap liners are made so that the excess liner material on the pool wall simply overlaps the pool wall. They are secured by coping strips Whether your pool has a 48″… Continue reading
Spa Covers: Essential for Spa Maintenance and Safety
Relaxing in a spa or hot tub after a long day is one of life’s ultimate luxuries. But, what do you do with your spa or hot tub when you’re not enjoying a toasty soak? Do you keep it covered? If not, here’s why you should.
- Spa covers and hot tub covers prevent evaporation, saving you money on water and chemicals.
- Spa covers also insulate the water and keep the heat in. Keeping the water warm when the hot tub is not in use makes it faster and less expensive to heat the water before you use it again next time.
- Spa covers keep debris and dirt out of your hot tub. Cleaning your… Continue reading
Pool Cleaners Make Maintenance a Breeze
Owning a pool is incredibly rewarding experience. It can also be a lot of work if you have to spend your summer days cleaning the pool instead of enjoying it. Automatic pool cleaners take the labor out of pool maintenance. They are a lazy person’s dream come true! There are three types of automatic pool cleaner: suction side, pressure side, and robotic.
Suction side cleaners are basically like a water powered vacuum cleaner. They use your pools own suction, usually from the skimmer, to remove dirt & debris from the bottom of the pool and send it to the filter. The only drawback to these is that you tie up your skimmer while the cleaner is running, which limits… Continue reading
Pool Float and Towel Caddy Keeps Poolsides Tidy
The last things you probably want to see after spending time cleaning and maintaining your backyard swimming pool each week are wet towels, pool floats and rafts, and other pool toys strewn about the poolside or left adrift in the water. Keeping your pool area organized and tidy is easy when you use a handy pool float and towel caddy. Easy to put together and made of weather proof and water proof PVC, a pool float and towel caddy offers a convenient place to hang a wet towel or two and to neatly store pool floats and rafts until the next time they are needed. Pool noodles, beach balls, and other pool toys can… Continue reading
Up the Fun with New Pool Floats!
Adding some new floats to your pool setup can provide fun and excitement for every member of your family, young to old!
For the small ones in your family, you could purchase a Pool Cube Pool Float! It can provide protection from the sun and hours of fun in two different ways. Place it in the pool to provide a covered float for children to relax in or swim in and out of or place it out of the pool to provide a special splash pool for younger children to enjoy. Either way, it is sure to be a hit!
For older children, consider adding a float that promotes play time and will entertain for hours. The Starfighter… Continue reading