Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Pool and Spa Safety

The Time and Money-Saving Benefits of Pool Covers

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In Ground Solar Pool Covers - 14 mil Clear   Mesh Safety Cover / Pool Size 12ft x 27ft Rectangle / 12 yr

Winter is finally over, and the winter pool cover will soon be stored away until next year.  Continuing to cover your pool throughout the swimming season is important, though.  Whether you use a solar pool cover or a safety cover, you can enjoy the following benefits from consistently covering your swimming pool when it is not in use:

  • A covered pool significantly reduces evaporation and retains the pool’s heat, thereby lowering expenses and extending the swimming season.
  • A covered pool requires fewer chemicals because evaporation is greatly reduced, and the water stays chemically balanced for longer periods of time.
  • A covered pool means a cleaner pool.  Dirt, leaves, and other debris stay out when a pool cover is on.

In addition to these advantages, solar pool covers and safety covers offer additional, unique benefits that should be considered.  Deciding which pool cover is best for your swimming pool will depend on your particular situation.

Solar pool covers are intended to draw the sun’s heat into the pool, keeping the water comfortably warm for longer periods of time.  This type of pool cover is perfect for pools that are not frequented by small children and pets.

Safety covers, on the other hand, are ideal for family pools where children and pets could potentially wander too close to the water.  Safety covers must be able to hold a minimum of 485 pounds per 5 square feet, according to standard F1346-91 set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

Solar pool cover or safety cover — no matter which pool cover you choose, covering your pool regularly during the swimming season offers a number of time and money-saving benefits that should make the extra few minutes required to cover and uncover your pool worth the effort.

Hot Tubs and Saunas

The Amazing Health Benefits of Saunas

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Four Person Sauna
Saunas are often a major draw of sports clubs and gyms across the world. These high heat steam rooms have long been heralded for their ability to ease post-work out aches and pains, but did you know that they also offer many other health benefits? They are so numerous that you will long to enjoy the therapeutic benefits. You don’t have to join a gym to enjoy infrared saunas. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your own home! At-home saunas are more affordable than ever and the price will be small compared to the benefits you receive. Saunas have been proven to relieve the following symptoms:

  • Aches, Pains, and Tension
  • Asthma, Bronchitis, and Other Breathing Problems
  • Arthritis and Rheumatism
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Bruises and Burns
  • Sports Injuries
  • Common Cold and Influenza
  • Migraine Headaches

Saunas also use high heat to help your body release harmful toxins. Some studies have shown that releasing these toxins aides in relieving depression, digestive disorders, high cholesterol, acne, and even heart disease. You also burn up to 600 calories per thirty minute session while relaxing away stress making saunas a great weight loss tool. Home saunas make all of these benefits available to you anytime, day or night!

Pool Fun

Pool Floats Offer Possibilities for Backyard Pools

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Orca Squirting Pool Float  Croc Attack Squirting Pool Float

One of the many advantages of owning your own backyard swimming pool is having the freedom to use pool toys and floats to your heart’s content.  Most public pools don’t allow the use of toys or floats, which limits the number of ways the pool can be enjoyed.  Even the most creative kids can grow bored with the public pool when games of Marco Polo and underwater tea parties have been exhausted.  Luckily, no such limitations exist at home.

For kids, one of the best additions you can make to your home swimming pool is a pool float with personality. Pool floats come in all shapes and sizes, but the most fun comes with pool floats that double as interactive pool toys.  Once your child hops on the back of an orca whale or wrestles with an inflatable crocodile, he can use the attached water squirter to engage in a playtime water battle with friends.  Water squirters never need to be refilled because the water is supplied directly from the pool.

Keeping pool floats and pool toys on hand for your backyard swimming pool ensures that your kids can enjoy unlimited possibilities during pool time play — possibilities that are rarely available at the local public pool.

Hot Tubs and Saunas, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Safety

Spa Accessories Every Hot Tub Owner Needs

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Spa Side Umbrella
Hot tubs and outdoor spas offer an exciting way to relax and unwind at your own home. They are great for soothing stressed muscles and aching joints and will simply melt away stress. If you are already the proud owner of an at home hot tub, there are several accessories that are must haves to make your experience the most enjoyable one possible.

  • Create a beautiful shade on your hot tub time with a spa side umbrella. The base slides conveniently under your spa and hugs the sides, creating a seamlessly beautiful silhouette. The 9 foot hexagon umbrella is made of colorfast, fade resistant material that will last many years. A built-in crank allows you to open and close the umbrella with ease. You will love enjoying your spa any time of day with the shade of your umbrella creating comfort.
  • Spa and hot tub covers not only keep leaves and other debris out of your hot tub, they also help keep heat and chemicals in and offer safety to help prevent accidents. As heat is released into the air, your spa’s chemicals evaporate with it. This will lead to increased costs to operate your spa over time. Using a cover prevents this heat and chemical loss. They are easy to put on and remove. Walk on covers are strong enough to support an e ntire family (or up to three feet of snow) without collapsing! Available in many colors and sizes, you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for.
  • Having a safe way to enter and exit your spa or hot tub is essential. Deluxe Spa Steps are designed for this purpose! They are made from a rugged polymer that is lightweight, but very durable, supporting up to 300 pounds! The non-skid surface and 14″ height ensure easy access for everyone. The beautiful redwood color will add a touch of style to your spa. They are availa ble in 36 or 74 inch widths.
Outdoor Entertaining, Pool and Spa Equipment

3 Reasons to Take a Second Look at Above Ground Pools

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Above Ground Pool

Above ground pools have gained in popularity over the last few years, and even homeowners who would never before consider installing an above ground pool have taken a second look at today’s models.  Three main reasons can be attributed to the above ground pool’s appeal:

  1. Cost — Compare the cost of installing and maintaining an above ground pool versus the cost of an in ground pool.  The cost of an in ground pool amounts to an impossible luxury for a large number of homeowners.  Above ground pools, on the other hand, are an affordable alternative that many homeowners find easy to manage.
  2. Selection — More varieties of above ground pools are available today than ever before.  Contemporary above ground pools come in a wide range of sizes and can be found in different shapes, including ovals, rectangles, and circles.  The array of sizes and shapes available give homeowners the ability to choose the best style and fit for their particular situation.
  3. Appearance — One of the main criticisms of above ground pools in the past has been theirSemi-inground pool unattractive appearance.  Above ground pools have come a long way, though, in terms of how they look.  Many models come with decorative elements like wall panels made to look like weathered stone and vertical supports that are reminiscent of roman columns.  The appearance of above ground pools can be further enhanced by adding colorful landscaping and wooden pool decks.  Some above ground pools can even be installed partially or mostly into the ground, giving them the feel of an in ground pool.

Owning and enjoying a backyard swimming pool can be a reality for homeowners who are willing to give above ground pools a second look.  Thanks to the advances in quality, materials, selection, and design that have taken place in recent years, above ground pools have become an appealing and affordable alternative to in ground pools.