Having a pool is a luxury that many homeowners enjoy during the nice warm weather. Yet, when the weather starts to get chilly, you may need to drain the pool as part of the winterization process! This often raises the questions: How to drain a pool without flooding your yard? Is it even possible with … Read more
One of the most common creatures that pool owners may complain about seeing are bloodworms in the pool. Though they are not particularly aggressive towards humans, a bloodworm’s bite can be as painful as a bee or wasp sting. What’s worse is that it may cause an allergic reaction to the human skin. Oftentimes, these … Read more
Getting up for a dive in the pool can freshen up your day from the beginning. But what if you discover that you’re late to the pool party? You’re standing at the edge only to find a salamander in the pool. What’s up with that? Salamanders may accidentally end up in your pool thinking that … Read more
Algae stains are not that rare; they’re likely to be found on many pool liners due to various factors. From pH changes to pool water debris to rainwater falling in your pool, you can find that they’re pretty common. Having the proper cleaning tools and techniques can make the cleaning process easier. Given that you … Read more
Hosting a pool party is often a great summer idea, but it can become stressful if you just can’t get rid of that unsightly ring around your pool! Today, we’ll show you methods on how to clean the ring around the pool liner. If you don’t want to see a sea of alarmed faces gasping … Read more
Having a swimming pool at home ensures ultimate relaxation and refreshment on hot, sunny days. In addition, pools enhance the overall aesthetic of any house. Plaster is a common material used to construct pools and is a cost-effective alternative to gunite. Plaster is relatively low maintenance, while also durable with a lifespan upwards of 15 … Read more
If you’re having trouble with your barrel sauna leaking, you may start rethinking your sauna choice. However, this is one of the most common phenomena when it comes to barrel saunas. Barrel saunas are often located outside and are exposed to weather elements. A barrel sauna leaking may not initially seem problematic, but over time … Read more
Sauna sessions can be an invigorating experience for the body and mind. The conditions in the sauna are key in providing the most out of a session, and often lead to a lot of sweating. With all that sweating, it’s only normal to get thirsty during a sauna session. So, you tell your friends about … Read more
Owning a pool provides countless benefits. It’s a great way to keep cool in the summer without having to travel to a beach. It can also provide an easy means to host get-togethers with family and friends. However, a pool is not always easy to maintain as it requires careful attention in keeping the water … Read more
While we all love hanging around the backyard, most of us have probably seen what happens when crumbs of food are left lying around. In several short hours, it’s not uncommon to have hordes of ants scrounging for the remnants. Those ants can seemingly come out of nowhere, crawling on everything in sight, including your … Read more
Scuba diving is an exciting activity that allows you to explore the underwater world and get up close with marine life. It’s often associated with exploring exotic locations, swimming alongside dolphins, fish, and other aquatic life. However, before diving into the deep blue ocean, it’s important to start with the basics in a controlled environment. That’s … Read more
There’s little more in life that’s as refreshing as a dip in a crystal-clear pool on a hot summer day. But, as all pool owners know, the pool doesn’t stay clean on its own. Whether it’s bugs, leaves, dirt, algae, rodents –all of these are things that most pool owners don’t want to see in … Read more