Protect your good times

At some point in most Australian homes with a backyard, the subject of whether or not to get a pool will arise. Usually when the mercury has hit above 30 degrees, the kids are begging to be allowed down to the local pool (again) and all you want to do is float in a blue [...]

Backyard swimming pools have enjoyed a steady rise in popularity as a great way to cool off and relax in a private setting. A swimming pool can be a great focus for family, friends and entertaining. As great as owning a swimming pool can be there are things to consider if you’re thinking of “taking [...]

Swimming pools can be the best asset of our houses. It does not only provides as an avenue for relaxation but it also somehow beautifies our house. A backyard with swimming pool enhances the appeal of the house. Also, backyard swimming pools are good venues for parties and other events held inside the house. It’s [...]

Summer is a welcome treat, especially if you live anywhere that gets a lot snow over the winter! So when summer arrives, getting the pool open and ready is probably your highest priority, and your family and friends are likely already lined up with their swimsuits on! Starting your pool up for the season When [...]

How to Open or Start a swimming pool in the Spring Starting or opening up a swimming pool is pretty simple. But it does require a bit of work and a couple of extra hands. Honestly, it’s best to start a week or two before you want to open it for not only best results, [...]

Spring is such a great time of year but it does bring a few seasonal “chores” and for many of us that includes the task of bringing a dormant pool back to life. Depending upon your local climate, this can be a big deal or a non-event. For the warm-weather folks that run their pumps [...]

Some pool owners choose to close their pool down for winter, which can mean less regular maintenance. However, winterizing swimming pools means that there are certain steps to take when re-opening the pool for spring. You should probably start the process of re-opening a few days before you want to use the swimming pool so that you can [...]

With summer close at hand, now it’s time to rethink what you’ve done for winter maintenance because what you did to prepare for winter, will make your summer pool opening that much easier. It’s never a happy time when you close the pool for the winter but it is a necessary part of pool ownership [...]

Sometimes things don’t go so smoothly after you open your pool.  Here are some common problems and what actions you should take: Obvious drips coming from filter tank, pump or visible pipes. Try tightening the fittings.  If you cannot get leaks to stop, contact a local pool professional. Sand in pool under or near the [...]

The Ph level of your swimming pool is one thing you indisputably want to keep an in depth eye on. Each and every week you must be the use of a checking out kit so you know what the degrees are. Ideally you need them to be as close to 7.2 as possible. Then again, the rest [...]