There’s nothing like an above ground pool on a hot summer day. It’s the perfect place to relax, cool down, and enjoy the small pleasures of life. However, there’s a lot to consider before buying one. First of all, where should you buy it? Should you try to save a few bucks and buy it Read More
If you are considering adding a hot tub to your home, you may wonder if you will really use it that often. Like many hot tub owners before, you’ll be shocked to discover just how much you actually enjoy your hot tub and will want to use every possible day you can. While a hot Read More
Having a pool means spending time outside, splashing in the water and just soaking up all the sun you can with family and friends. However, once summer fades and the temperature starts to drop, you have to start thinking of how to keep your pool safe, clean and warm during the colder weather. The most Read More
With temperatures starting to take a dip all over the country, many of the swimming pools we spent countless happy hours during the summer are ready to be closed. But closing a pool for the winter means more than simply throwing the cover over the top of it. Proper water chemistry is essential if you Read More
If you’re dreaming about a backyard swimming pool, you are not alone. If you maybe feel a little overwhelmed about getting started on the whole process, you’re also not alone. With all the options out there, it’s easy to get caught up in all the little details. Of course, those will be important later, but Read More
Take a peek outside your window and you’ll certainly see that fall is on its way to Rhode Island. The leaves will soon turn, the winds have kicked it up a notch, and the air is beginning to feel crisp and refreshing. While you may not think about swimming in your pool during these cooler Read More
The allure of hot tubs pretty much speaks for itself, but some people might still be hesitant to make the investment in their health and well-being. So, in case you know someone who might need a little persuading, here are six great reasons why you should buy a hot tub and make a smart addition Read More
In short, yes. The thicker the vinyl liner, the longer it can typically be expected to last. Vinyl liners come in a variety of thicknesses, usually 20, 27, 28, or 30 mils thick. So what’s a mil? It’s not a millimeter as you might expect. It’s actually 1/1000 of an inch. It takes about 40 Read More
Have you always wanted a swimming pool but don’t have a large budget for construction? Well, you’re in luck because an above ground pool is a great way to get a pool for your backyard without breaking the bank. Think that these types of pools are outdated? Think again. Why should you consider Read More
Here accuracy counts and we have it! The ALEX water test from BioGuard is fast and much more accurate than a simple dip of a test strip at poolside or a self-driven analysis using a computer or mobile application. That’s because we test for several parameters beyond the basics to understand how they may be Read More