So the contest and the debate wages on. Each side offering up their very latest advancements and innovations each passing new year. So in the end, which type of pool is the best choice for you? Why not examine some of the pros and cons of in ground and above ground pools for yourself and then see what you decide.In the end there is simply no debating the fact that an inground pool is a higher quality pool. It will last almost forever if it's...more
Just crack open the pages of any one of the popular landscaping journals and magazines. There, right before your eyes are any number of fantastic modern swimming pools all decorated up with the very latest designer features. Astounding rock work, sparkling water features and even waterfalls all combine to create a scene and ambiance that invites.However; what the pictures don't show, is the monumental price tags that each of these and so many...more
If you're one of the many people out there who are contemplating having above ground swimming pools installed in their back yards then you have a lot to learn. For instance, your going to be surprised at just how fast the summer pool season flies by, now that you have a pool. It's basically two months in the middle of the summer that are the best days to use your pool, so get ready.Clear Out Your Backyard of Anything You Don't Want In the PoolDo yourself a favor and remove anything that shouldn't be in the pool from the backyard and don't allow them back in. All it takes is some kid to grab something like a bicycle and bring it in for just a moment and you can have a liner tear that will put your pool out of commission for who knows how long.Check Into Getting Some Nice Pool ToysAt the same time, you're going to have to provide a good supply of pool toys or the kids will simply improvise their own. Also remember that if you have dog in your backyard, your going to need to keep the toys out of the way when they're not in use of the dog will chew them up.Simple Night Lighting For Above Ground Swimming PoolsOutdoor lighting for above ground swimming pools need not be a costly affair....more
But what else can you tell about the tree- how is its health? How old is it? How has it been cared for? If you are fortunate enough to have trees in your yard or garden it pays to know something about them in order to keep them happy and healthy.First of all, if you dont know what kind of tree you are looking at, try to identify it noting a few of...more
How many times have you seen a spa that was out of commission in someones back yard. It cracked. It leaks or something was broken on it. Or, as in many cases, the owners simply got tired of all the hassle of maintaining it and simply drained it and unplugged it. They were tired of hasling with it. So now along comes dream Maker Spas and their...more
Times have certainly changed of the course of the past decade because now as new competition has entered the market place, more choices in spas are there to be mulled over. So what is it that sets Dream Maker Spas apart from all the others and are they in fact a cost effective option?To start off, Dream Maker Spas is currently the worlds largest manufacturer of rotationally molded spas. Also fully ten separate models that they produce are 15 amp, 110 volt fill and use units. 110 volts means that you can simply plug it into any standard household socket and 15 amp means it won't blow your fuse box.Virtually every spa in their lineup is made using the very latest high density polyurethane molding technology. This means that not only are they lightweight but they are durable and self contained. Drain it and roll it to your truck on its side and take it on vacation with you if you want to. They are just that compact, light and durable.Dream Maker Spas advanced manufacturing technologies means that they can include far more standard features at a much lower cost than you would have to pay with their competitors. Waterfalls, LED lights and more jets are all standard features you will...more
When you think of a spa in your home, if you're like most people, the most common thing that comes to mind is perhaps bubbling water and therapeutic water jets. Of course all spas and Jacuzzis have these things but there is one more feature that...more
Oh sure. The day that your above ground pool is filled will definitely be a good day. However; is it all just as easy as that? For instance, is there things that homeowners can do now in preparation for the the first day of above ground pools. Things...more
Of all the types of swimming pools that are available, it is the fiberglass pool that is perhaps the least understood. So just what is a fiberglass pool and what makes it so different? Also, how is it made and how is it installed. Of course there...more
Above ground swimming pools that are heated do offer one benefit. That's that they do extend the length of the swimming season considerably. However; do be aware that there is a vast amount of misinformation out there regarding how to heat your...more
Sure the popularity of above ground pools has been increasing exponentially in recent years but are they really the best option for all people? Of course they have their positive attributes but in the end, upon closer examination there are still a...more
If you're currently considering buying a spa then you no doubt have been surprised by the number of choices that you have to go over. Not only choices in features and options in todays hot tubs and spas but the number of actual choices in the makes...more