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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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Ready To Extend Your Swimming Season? Two Things To Know About Solar Pool Heating Collectors

Posted on 16 October 2015

One thing Australia has plenty of is sunshine, and as a new pool owner it is time to consider how you can extend your swimming season well past the end of summer. Solar pool heating takes advantage of all those sunny days and heats your pool to a temperature that means you can keep swimming well into autumn. The collector is the heart of keeping a solar pool heating system running, and these are the two main things you need to know about them. [Read More]

Renovations You Can Consider For Your Swimming Pool

Posted on 21 September 2015

When homeowners have a swimming pool installed, the last thing they think about is updating it. However, just as with other areas of your home, swimming pools may start looking decrepit over time due to wear and tear and it may be time to start considering pool renovations. The good news is that there are an array of both aesthetic as well as functional renovations that you could opt for from pool contractors. [Read More]

Pool Equipment Storage Tips -- Filter Boxes

Posted on 1 September 2015

Even if you've put a lot of effort into designing your outdoor space and your pool area, your pool's pump and filter equipment can stand out like a sore thumb. This equipment is essential to the smooth running and maintenance of your pool; however, it isn't really meant to look pretty or to blend in to your garden. Filters and pumps can also be noisy and may need some protection from the weather. [Read More]

Easy Swimming Pool Renovations To Upgrade Your Landscape Appeal

Posted on 31 August 2015

Swimming pool renovations may be one of the landscape aspects you think about but aren't sure what direction to go in. You may decide to even let them go for a bit while you work on other aspects of the landscape design. A pool renovation doesn't have to be hard, expensive, or expansive to upgrade your landscape appeal. Here are a few easy renovations that you can use in your plans. [Read More]