Extending the Life Span of a Cartridge Pool Filter
Swimming pools can provide an oasis in the heat of summer. Owning one right at home can be so much more fun as you can take a dip anytime during the warm season.
Family and friends get to enjoy endless hours, days and months. With the right equipment, you can even further extend swimming season beyond summer. Proper care and maintenance of course should also be given the attention to ensure it is clean and safe enough for users.
Water should always be clean and clear with the use of a pumps and filters for health and safety reasons.
July 26, 2010
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Tags: cartridge pool filter · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners, Pool Maintenance, Pool Supplies
Quick and Easy Swimming Pools
Did you ever wish you had a swimming pool in your backyard on a hot summer day? It is probably the easiest and most convenient way to beat the heat. Forget about packing your bags for the beach or going to a public pool. You would rather spend an afternoon lounging in your own pool with your family or with some friends.
Now what could possibly hold you back from owning a swimming pool?
Cost would probably be a primary consideration. Building a pool can be a significant investment for an average homeowner. The investment required includes money to pay for materials, labor, maintenance and the time involved in building and maintaining your own swimming pool.
July 24, 2010
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Tags: portable above ground pools · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Fun
The Many Uses of a Pool Noodle
Who would have thought “noodles” will be ending up in the pool? Back in my days pool noodles were unheard of. The only floatation device we do know and use are round in shape and looks more like a doughnut than a floatation device. Or maybe I was just always hungry so I kept on associating pool noodles with ramen, Phad Thai and egg noodles, and a floatation device with a doughnut rather than the interior of an old tire (Yes, I am that old).
July 23, 2010
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Tags: pool noodle · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun, Pool Safety
Choosing the Right Swimming Pool Accessories
Having the right mix of swimming pool accessories can actually transform your swimming pool from a basic backyard watering hole into your family’s ultimate favorite get-together lounging area.
The thing is when I talk about swimming pool accessories I am not just referring to the basics gadgets for pool maintenance like pumps, chlorinators, filters, vacuums, covers and heaters. On the contrary, I am referring to those swimming pool accessories that make your pool more enticing, more lounge-friendly, or even more versatile.
July 16, 2010
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Tags: Swimming Pool Accessories · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun
Patio Umbrellas – A Summer Necessity
The heat is definitely on and unless you want to dry up like a wrinkly prune or suddenly collapse and suffer from heatstroke, get yourself one of those patio umbrellas to provide you with some shade as you tinker in your garden or as you lounge by your home’s poolside.
Now, not all patio umbrellas are created equal. Some have poles that are made of wood, others made of metal or aluminum. The canopy also comes in a variety of fabrics, color and diameter.
July 12, 2010
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Tags: Patio umbrellas · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Patio, Pool Fun
Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaner: Why It’s a Must-Have
Remember our automatic swimming pool cleaner Diver Dave? I wrote about him (err… “It”) in one of my articles about swimming pool accessories that my family and I have been “amassing” ever since we got our very own above-ground swimming pool kit. Remember that I wrote how I went around the swimming pool supplies store to tease my kids and see what other automatic swimming pool cleaner the store had?
One automatic swimming pool cleaner the store did have is the Orion Robotic Pool Cleaner. If not for Diver Dave’s “cuteness” that got my kids sold immediately upon seeing him (err…it) I would have gotten this automatic swimming pool cleaner instead.
July 10, 2010
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Tags: Automatic, automatic pool cleaner, Swimming Pool · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners, Pool Vacums
Pool Safety Fence: A Swimming Pool Must-Have
A swimming pool at home can give you hours of fun and enjoyment for the family especially during the warmer months of the year. For some, it is also used for therapeutic and fitness activities providing a safe alternative with less stress on muscles and joints.
As owner, you have the responsibility to maintain and keep it in good working condition. Homeowners with swimming pools have to make sure that water is clear of dirt and debris, warm enough for users and free from bacteria and other elements that can damage the pool and harm its users.
July 8, 2010
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Tags: pool safety fence · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun, Pool Ladders, Pool Safety, Swimming Pool Enclosures
Polaris 380 Pool Cleaner Review
Check out our product review video on the Polaris 380 Pool Cleaner..
July 1, 2010
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Advantages of In ground Pools
Admittedly, in ground pools can add more to your home’s value in terms of style than an inflatable above-ground swimming pool kit can, as these in ground pools are often integrated in a home’s landscaping and included in a property’s overall design plan.
Moreover, in ground pools are fully customizable in terms of shape, size, depth, material, and tile color, among others. A homeowner is limited only by his or her imagination as far as the look of in ground pools is concerned.
June 30, 2010
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Tags: in ground pools · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, DIY Inground pool, Inground Pool, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun
Swimming Pool Covers: Pool Safety Basic
Taking good care of your swimming pool, whether in-ground or above ground, is a necessity in order to get the most out of it. You may have to spend a significant amount to purchase important items but these give back more value for your money.
The benefits far exceed the cost requirements. Most smart homeowners recognize this fact while some still perceive these as unnecessary expenses.
One of the things sometimes overlooked or underrated is the importance of swimming pool covers. When swimming season is over, covering your pool is important as it serves two functions. From a cost standpoint, swimming pool covers cut down maintenance expenses.
June 21, 2010
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Tags: swimming pool covers · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Pool Accessories, Pool Cover, Pool Cover Solar, Pool Safety, Pool Solar Cover, Pool Supplies, Pool Winterizing
