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The Basics of a Gas Grill

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Summertime and grilling go hand and hand. Nothing compliments a grill when cooking for the family this summer. The Gas Grill Gas grills are much more complicated than the typical charcoal grill. While charcoal systems have three main components, gas grills have at least six. Most all gas powered grills use propane as their source…

Vinyl Pool Liners: The Pros and Cons

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This list will give a quick breakdown of the pros and cons of using vinyl pool liners versus concrete, tile or fiberglass. Cost, installation, customization, replacement, resell value and maintenance upkeep should all be considered as you move through the purchasing process. Vinyl liners have become the most popular choice due to their low cost,…

Winter is Coming: How to Winterize and Close Your Pool in 10 Steps

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Unfortunately, summer is beginning to come to an end, and that also means that pool season is winding down as well. The following is a guide on how to winterize and close your in-ground pool. Find your stuff Find all of your winterizing supplies (cover, plugs for the skimmers, chemicals, air pillow, etc.). Also keep…

Aquatic Exercise: Forget the Gym – Look To The Pool

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Aquatic exercise has become an effective, low impact, enjoyable way to get your daily exercise in. With the heat of the summer in full-tilt, running on black top might not be the most comfortable workout. Pools offer a great way to stay in shape and avoid the harsh sun for your summer fitness regime. Below…

Pool Safety 101

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Implementing and enforcing pool safety is an important task for pool owners to take on. When purchasing a pool, consider the added responsibility that it requires to take care and maintain a safe pool area. This can include: the proper signage, warnings, fencing, and pool covers. Below are some suggestions on how to create and facilitate…

5 Keys To Throwing A Great Family Pool Party

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Having a fun and memorable pool party is a great way to make use of an in-ground pool or above ground pool. Throwing a pool party doesn’t have to be a hassle. Here are 5 simple tips on how to make any pool party a success. 1. Activities Like any other party, make sure guests stay entertained…

Salt Water Chlorine Generator: How it Works

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A salt water chlorine generator or more simply put, a ‘salt chlorinator’, is a system that creates chlorine from sodium chloride (Salt – NaCI). This generator eliminates the hassle of constant trips to the store to purchase chemicals. To be more specific, as salt water enters the swimming pool’s circulation system, it flows through the…

Beat the Heat: The 5 Best Swimming Pool Games

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Having fun in the pool has no age limit. Here is a quick list of games to ensure your family has a great time in the pool. Invisi-Bottle Like many on this list, the game is simple. You need an empty clear 2 liter plastic bottle, preferably one with a white cap, or the same…

Everything You Need to Know About a DE Pool Filter

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There are a few different options for filters in the pool and hot tub world. This post will give you a brief over view of the three filtration systems, and elaborate on the DE Filter System, which is one of the most efficient pool filters on the market. Sand Filters are one of the oldest and…