Archive for the ‘Pool Accessories’ Category
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
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
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
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
Pool Exercise Equipment: Water Fitness at its Finest
We all know that following a regular exercise plan has its short and long term benefits. It helps us keep strength in our muscles and joints.
The heart is also a muscle that needs conditioning and this can be achieved through regularly exercising too. The lungs are also strengthened with cardiovascular or aerobic activities.
Typically we would head out to the gym three to four times in a week to hit the treadmill, stationary bike and lift weights. Others would rather hit the road to run for half an hour a day. However, there is an excellent alternative to the more traditional exercises and this can be done in any swimming pool with the proper pool exercise equipment.
June 19, 2010
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Tags: Pool Exercise Equipment · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun, Pool Supplies
Pool Exercises You can do this Summer
We all recognize the hours of fun and entertainment a swimming pool provides especially in the warm season. An often overlooked benefit with swimming pools is that these can also be used for different fitness activities. Pool exercises offer the same benefits as a regular workout program such as working out in a gym, playing sports, running or cycling while preventing serious joint and muscle injuries.
Pool exercises also provide an excellent alternative when the weather is too hot for comfort. Just imagine working out under the heat of the sun and you can actually visualize yourself all sweaty and sticky. A workout in water keeps you cool while being able to perform cardio or aerobics, resistance training and stretching.
June 14, 2010
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Tags: Pool Covers · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun
The Inflatables… Pool toys that is
Summer is just around the corner and I cannot wait to have my kids at home so they could help around the house. Yeah, right… dream on Mom!
Actually, I do get them to do some stuff around the house when they are home… that is in exchange for longer hours in our above-ground swimming pool. But, yes, like any other parent I too crave some quality time with my kids… time that we can “waste” lounging around not worrying about school the following morning or homework or some school project that needed to be turned in; time that we can enjoy doing recreational activities together to get some bonding time going; or time when my 2-year old son can pester his older siblings to his heart’s content (read: time that he won’t me pestering me or my husband).
June 9, 2010
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Tags: pool toys · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun, Pool Supplies, Saving Money
