Trey Collier

Grew up as a Military Brat. (Thanks Dad. Hats off to my Mom too as it took a special person to be married to someone in the military) Long time Nerd (Yes, I was excited to upgrade my 300 baud modem to 1200 baud to browse CompuServe and a myriad of BBS's faster). Nerds are cool. Was a serious competitive swimmer, and later a 2 man Sand volleyball player. Played raquetball in between their seasons to stay in shape. Now I'm in perfect shape.....Round is a shape, right? LOL Due to my Uncle Fred who was a famous engineer at Auburn University to have 1st super sonic wind tunnel in USA, he was a sailor. He taught me how to sail on his Flying Scot. Later I raced and did well among the top 50 in the world with Hobie 16ft Cats. :) I was the "Computer Guy" before there were specialized IT jobs like network engineers, database administrators, webmasters or Social Media Bloggers. I still maintain my first web based email address on yahoo.com circa 1993. I've consulted with Harrah's Entertainment, Promus, First Tennessee Bank, Williams Sonoma, Bank of America and countless others over the years. I'm well aware of the start up and ongoing issues of running a pure online company. I have much more to learn. I love to help others learn what I have learned about SEO and Internet Marketing and the like. I love to hear about and learn new ways to do the same.

Practical Pool Gift Ideas for Owners of Swimming Pools

Published December 4, 2012 | By Trey Collier

Jet Net Remote Control Leaf Skimmer in Action

The Best Pool Gift Ideas to Save Time and Money

As pool owners already know, owning a swimming pool can be a costly affair. Everything from installation to daily maintenance during swim season requires homeowners to dig deep into their pockets. So, when it comes to gift giving times, the best gifts you can buy for a pool owner are the most practical ones. Sure, it is fun to receive a new game or an amusing sign to post poolside, but the gifts most appreciated are those that help to relieve some of the financial burden involved with the operation and maintenance of a swimming pool.

Remote Control Pool Skimmers

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Why Do You Leave Water in Your Pool for Winter?

Published October 24, 2012 | By Trey Collier

A lot of people who have pools are now starting to search for insight on how to close their pools correctly. Any pool closing checklist or resource will tell you to only lower the water below the skimmer level and the jets so that all of the plumbing lines are clear and don’t face the risk of freezing and bursting. Each of these different resources also tells you not to drain the pool completely unless you are taking it down for storage if it is a small pool that is easy to set up and tear down. What about larger pools, though? Why leave water in them at all? It will just be bad next spring, after all.… Continue reading →

Save Money with Winter Pool Covers

Published October 10, 2012 | By Trey Collier

Winter Pool Cover (Arctic Armor)

Winter pool covers are designed to protect your pool from the elements. There are, of course, many different elements that you might encounter over the course of a winter, depending on where you live and what type of weather you have. Regardless, the purpose of winter pool covers is for protection in any environment. There are different styles and types of covers for you to choose from, including different levels of durability and strength depending on what you need. This is going to save you a lot of money on things like pool maintenance and repair because it will protect your pool during the off season. This also gives you… Continue reading →

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What Should You Use to Secure Your Pool Cover for the Winter?

Published October 4, 2012 | By Trey Collier

Securing Pool Cover Options

Closing the pool for the winter is a tedious task, but it’s one that is definitely necessary. When you live in a climate where you can’t use the pool during winter months, you need to make sure that you’re keeping it safe and ready to go once the weather warms up again. So many people discuss the chemicals for winterizing, the various types of pool covers, and other elements involved in the process. There’s one thing that people don’t talk a lot about that you should probably be aware of, however, when you are closing your pool. What to use to weight or tie-down system your swimming pool… Continue reading →

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What Chemicals Should I Use for Pool Winterizing?

Published October 3, 2012 | By Trey Collier

Winterizing Chemicals for your Pool

It’s essential that you winterize your pool effectively in order to keep it safe and extend its life. Pools aren’t a cheap investment and you really need to keep them in the best condition possible so that you don’t wind up spending money on maintenance that could be avoided. There are a lot of steps to winterizing your pool properly, and the chemicals that you need to put in the pool are going to be critical to your success. Chemical treatments will help keep the pool clean and healthy all winter long so that it’s ready to go next spring when the weather warms up and you’re ready to swim again.

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