Archive for the ‘Pool Supplies’ 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
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
Portable Pools: The Inexpensive Option
A swimming pool is a welcome oasis especially on a warm summer day. It can even be used almost all year round with a heater installed. It easily provides fun for the family at any time.
Another benefit out of a swimming pool is that it can be used for fitness and therapeutic activities. However, the price to install a swimming pool at home can be costly that most homeowners more often than not decide against it.
Nowadays there is an inexpensive option to owning swimming pools right at home. Instead of in-ground pools that are permanent fixtures, above ground pools are more flexible and offers cheaper options for the average homeowner.
June 18, 2010
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Tags: Portable Pools · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Pool Fun, Pool Supplies, Saving Money
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
Inground Pool Steps for Your Pool
An inground swimming pool is a great add-on to any home. It provides an excellent form of entertainment for family and friends. It can also be used for fitness activities too. On top of the immediate benefits of owning an inground swimming pool at home, there are long term benefits as well.
It further adds value to your property. In order to protect this investment, homeowners need to take the necessary steps for proper care and maintenance of their inground swimming pools.
June 7, 2010
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Tags: inground pool steps · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Inground Pool, Pool Accessories, Pool Ladders, Pool Safety, Pool Supplies
Swimming Pool Kits: Summer Fun Right at Home
Have you come across the word, “Staycation”? I just recently have… through a newspaper article I read last night.
Prior to reading that article I had no idea that there is this new word (forgive me I’ve been hiding under a rock lately – or maybe “staycationing” will be a better description?), coined precisely to encapsulate all that you will be having less of by deciding not to travel for this summer – destination dilemmas, flight and hotel booking stress, shopping expenses, packing confusion, pre-departure hold-ups, etc.
May 25, 2010
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Tags: swimming pool kits · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Fun, Pool Supplies
The Cutest Above Ground Pool Vacuums Available
They say image is everything, and I think they are right. How many times have you bought an item just because it looks good? I mean, between two items that do basically the same thing (let’s assume all specifications being equal) which would you buy, the cute one or the plain-looking item?
A lot of times I have gone with the cuter of the two, or the cutest of them all, if there are more than two choices. But, before I whip out my credit card to make a purchase I make sure my choice is also the one that is most cost-efficient and the most effective at what I am getting it for.
May 22, 2010
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Tags: above ground pool vacuums · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Cleaners, Pool Filters, Pool Maintenance, Pool Supplies
Step into your Pool Safely with Above Ground Pool Steps
Above ground pool steps are important components that enhance the safety of swimming pools. These provide safe access to users when getting in and out of their above ground pools.
Material composition of these above ground pool steps may vary but these are specially designed to bear heavy load and last a long time. You can check your local pool store and you will find different materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, heavy duty plastic or vinyl.
May 21, 2010
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Tags: above ground pool steps · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Ladders, Pool Supplies
Shopping for Pool Accessories
Building a swimming pool in your own backyard may seem to get more complicated when it comes to choosing pool accessories. More often than not your local pool salesman will offer so many different products that get you more confused with your choices. It is because salesmen have their own sales agenda which may not be in line with your goal of getting the best pool accessories for your swimming pool at home.
When shopping for pool accessories, try to think about buying furniture and appliances for the house. Everything will revolve around a working budget. This could be your budget for all pool accessories and maintenance as well. It can be quite challenging for a pool owner to mix budget, function and form.
May 11, 2010
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Tags: Pool Accessories · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Chlorinators, Pool Cleaners, Pool Cover, Pool Filters, Pool Heaters, Pool Liners, Pool Safety, Pool Supplies, Swimming Pool Enclosures
