Your kids probably want to get into the water on the first day of summer, but before you let them in, you must consider the safety aspects involved with owning swimming pools. According to the Royal Life Saving (RLS) Drowning Report, swimming pool drowning accounts for nearly 61 percent of deaths due to drowning for children below five. To prevent accidents, you’ll want the contractors to install safe materials for pools at all times.…
Wondering if it’s time to replace your pool liner? In some cases, you can simply repair blemishes, but there are a number of signs that indicate your pool liner has outlived its lifespan and needs more than a repair. To determine if you need a new liner, work your way through these easy questions:
1. Is the existing liner fading?
Before filling up your pool for the season, look over the liner for discolouration or faded patches.…
When you have a swimming pool installed or when you buy a home with a swimming pool, you may not be used to pool maintenance appointments. Depending on the company, there may be certain services they will perform and others that will cost extra. In general, there are a traditional tasks that will be available during all your maintenance appointments. Here are a few tips on what to expect during the first appointment.…
Heating your pool can be expensive, but there are ways to reduce that expense. Namely, take advantage of the sun to help heat your pool. Here are five ideas. Some of them are used to alleviate the burden on a conventional pool heater while others can be used on their own:
1. Put a cover on your pool when not in use
A simple pool cover can help to lock in any heat that your pool has, reducing the burden on your conventional heater.…
In this era of keeping costs low, you may be wondering whether you should repair the leaking vinyl liner in your pool or you should buy a replacement liner. There are circumstances that may make it necessary for you to replace the liner instead of attempting to repair it. This article discusses some of the factors you should consider to rule out the possibility that the liner can be successfully repaired.…
