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Cedar Storage Sheds, Garden Sheds and Pool Sheds
Cabana Storage and Pool Shed
Multiple Features Offer Beauty and Versatility
Outdoor storage sheds are an essential accessory for today’s homes. Whether you wish to store yard tools, gardening supplies, or pool chemicals, outdoor storage sheds (also known as garden sheds) provide additional space for your outdoor equipment, making it much easier to access and freeing up your garage for vehicles, bicycles, and the spare refrigerator. Traditionally, though, outdoor storage sheds and garden sheds have been made of metal, vinyl, or plastic, and they are often less than attractive. As a result, sheds tend to be tucked away in some dark and hidden corner of the yard, away from direct view. Wood sheds, on the other hand, specifically cedar… Continue reading
Pool Storage Solutions for Fall and Winter
Store your pool equipment in a Storage Shed
Very soon, it will be time to close your pool for the season. You are probably already stocking up on pool chemicals, covers, and closing accessories. Another important closing season consideration – Where will you store your supplies? Pool floats, chemicals, and other pool accessories need a home for the off season. Below are several options that you can use to organize your pool area and have everything ready for next spring.
- Raft, Float, and Towel Caddy – This handy tool is perfect for the storage of pool toys and floats. It is made of sturdy PVC and can be put together in minutes. It is great for rafts, “noodles”, toys, etc.… Continue reading
Solar Saddle Is an Affordable and Effective Alternative to Solar Reels
Removing and storing a solar pool cover each time you wish to use your above ground swimming pool can be a real hassle, especially if you don’t have a partner handy who can help you with the process. Solar cover reels are a standard option for easy cover removal and storage by one person, but reels are often very expensive. A simpler solution is the Solar Saddle, which is a much more affordable product that installs easily and works like a charm.
Using the Solar Saddle is easy. To remove and store your cover, you simply pull the cover off of the pool from poolside, just like you would pull a sheet… Continue reading
This Year’s Goal: A Clutter-Free Pool
For many homeowners, the start of swimming pool season is at hand. But, it’s also the start of a season full of clutter and mess around the pool. Pool floats, pool toys, life vests, and towels can often be found strewn around the pool deck — flung over chairs, floating in the pool, sunk to the bottom of the pool…
Keeping pool gear neat and tidy doesn’t have to be a chore when you have a pool organizing station to help. The Pool Pantry is one such organizer. The space-saving Pool Pantry keeps floats, toys, and other pool accessories neatly contained so that the pool area remains uncluttered and easy to navigate. When… Continue reading
Bobbing for Snacks in the Swimming Pool
The weather is gradually warming, and the time is right to start planning for long summer days spent playing and relaxing in the backyard swimming pool. Staying hydrated and refreshed while outside will give you the energy to stay out for as long as you wish. The key is to drink plenty of water and other fluids and to have healthy munchies at hand. Apples, grapes, and carrot sticks are excellent choices for outdoor summer snacks.
Keeping all of your refreshments cool and crisp is simply a matter of having a cooler filled with ice sitting poolside. An even more convenient place to store drinks and snacks, though, is directly in the pool water.… Continue reading