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Make Your Yard a Holiday Paradise With The Right Pool

I love holidays. If I had my choice, I would go on holiday every single day. As that's not possible, I have turned my home into an oasis. My bedroom feels like a sanctuary, but my backyard is my favourite space. There, I use landscaping to create privacy, my pool to create inviting beauty and accessories and technology to make relaxing better than ever. Whether I am splashing in the pool with the kids or wrapped up in a towel, being warmed by my outdoor fire and watching a film on the projector's screen, I love my yard. It feels amazing, and everyone who comes over echoes that statement. You can have that too. Check out my blog for tips on how.

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From Chaos to Serenity: Mastering Spa Maintenance

Posted on 16 June 2023

Maintaining a spa can seem daunting, but with a little knowledge and regular upkeep, you can transform your spa from a chaotic mess into a serene oasis. This blog post explores the essential steps to master spa maintenance, ensuring that your relaxation haven remains in perfect condition year-round. Water Balance Maintaining proper water balance is crucial for the health and longevity of your spa. Regularly test the water for pH levels, alkalinity and sanitiser levels. [Read More]

The Pool Owner's Guide: What You Need to Keep Your Pool in Tip-Top Shape

Posted on 17 June 2022

Whether you have an above-ground pool or an inground pool, there are certain pieces of pool maintenance equipment that you will need to keep your pool clean and running smoothly. Discover the different types of pool maintenance equipment that you need to keep your pool in tip-top shape all season long. A pH Test Kit  A pH test kit is an essential tool for any pool owner. pH is a measure of how acidic or basic your pool water is, and it's important to keep it within the ideal range of 7. [Read More]

How To Deal With Black Algae In Concrete Pools

Posted on 13 August 2021

Finding slimy algae in your swimming pool is never a pleasant experience, but keeping your swimming pool free of black algae is especially important. This insidious and highly resistant form of algae can rapidly contaminate the most well-maintained swimming pool, and concrete swimming pools are particularly vulnerable to developing black algal blooms. What Is Black Algae? Technically speaking, black algae is not algae at all. It is actually a type of bacteria known as cyanobacteria, which shares a close resemblance to 'true' algae species. [Read More]

Is A Pool Cover an Essential Component for Swimming Pool Maintenance?

Posted on 22 February 2021

Pool supplies fall into two main categories — supplies that are essential for the overall functionality of your swimming pool and those that are great for recreational activities. Thus, while supplies such as speakers, inflatables and more will ensure you and your loves ones can make the most of your swimming pool, it is important to prioritise investing in the right pool pump, filters and more to keep this amenity at optimum condition! [Read More]