Category: DIY

  • Glam up your Backyard Swimming Pool

    Is your backyard looking lack luster or unloved? Decking, fences, and worn-out furniture are getting you down?  Glam up your backyard and then kick back poolside with these design inspiring tips! Furniture Fixer-Upper If your backyard furniture is bringing you down, it may be time to replace, or up-cycle your patio furniture into a new […]

  • The secret to closing pools

    After a glorious summer, closing your pool is not an easy task to think about.   When is the best time to close? Do we need to put in chemicals before closing the pool?  How can you open cleaner in the spring?  What about covering the pool – Do I really need to?  Here we […]

  • Expert Guide to Opening Pools: Top 5 Tips from the Pros

    1. OPEN EARLY!  After the winter thaw get ready to start up your pool.  Algae loves to grow in dark, uncirculated water.  If a heat wave, even a short one, begins before you open the pool, your chances of opening green become greater.  Once the pool is green you will need to shock and may develop cloudy […]

  • How to Clean or Replace Your Hot Tub Filter

    With proper maintenance your hot tub filter can last you several years.  Follow these tips to get the most out of your filters. Weekly you should rinse your hot tub filters (or if there has been a lot of use in the hot tub, consider an additional rinsing more frequently.  Rinsing can be done quickly […]

  • Need a Sand / Glass Change? DIY Today!

    How to Change the Sand / Glass in your Filter The silica sand in your filter should be changed every 3 to 5 years. Recycled glass should be changed every 7 to 10 years.  An inefficient filter will require frequent backwashing as well as a higher consumption of chemicals. TIP – Changing the sand in the […]

  • Pool Opening Tips

    It’s time to begin prepping! With summer not too far away, everyone is starting to think about opening their pool, but before you do, remember to prepare and ensure everything is in good condition at least a week before beginning.  This will provide you with enough time to contact your local pool professional if there […]

  • Winter Preparation Do’s and Don’ts for your pool

    The seasons have once again changed and closing your pool seems unavoidable.  Before you start, here are a few Winter Preparation Do’s and Don’ts for your pool: Do’s Do Check for leaks before closing – Fixing a leak now will aid in the pools survival over the winter.  A leak can become larger over time, […]

  • The 7 Tools You Need to Maintain Your Pool

    You’ve finally done it – you’ve gotten a beautiful swimming pool destined to be the envy of your friends and neighbours, while providing your family with enjoyment all summer long. With a little routine maintenance and basic pool cleaning equipment, you can keep your pool safe and healthy for years to come, and avoid costly […]

  • Do it Yourself: Pool Closing

    Winter Closing                 We all know having difficulties opening a pool in the spring can be a headache. Winterizing your pool is the most important thing you can do to make your spring opening as easy as possible. There are enormous benefits to correctly closing your pool, including protecting your pool surfaces and equipment and keeping […]