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The Ultimate Pool Liner Buying Guide

Pool liners generally last 8-10 years. We go over some important things to consider when replacing your liner like colour, pattern, texture, and thickness.

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Storage Ideas for Hot Tub Chemicals

We’ve put together some ideas for organizing your hot tub chemicals, so they are accessible, orderly, and out of reach for curious children and pets.

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7 Essential Hot Tub Accessories

We’ve compiled our top hot tub accessories that will take your spa experience to the next level, and won’t break the bank.

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The Ideal Hot Tub Temperature for Hydrotherapy

Determining your ideal temperature is essential to getting the most out of your hot tub. Optimal temperature is especially important if hydrotherapy is integral to your hot tub experience.

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Hot Tub Error Codes: What They Mean

Hot tub error codes are great troubleshooting tools if you know what they mean. We go over the most common error codes to watch out for, which are used by most major manufacturers.

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Pool Recovery After Harsh Winter Weather

Sudden drops in temperature, heavy snow, ice, and high winds can all contribute to pool damage.

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How Covid-19 has impacted pool supplies

Getting your pool ready for the off-season every year can be a real pain. Let’s make it easy, while saving money. Here are all the amazing benefits of a safety cover.

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Pool closing guide: how to properly winterize your pool

Getting your pool ready for the off-season every year can be a real pain. Let’s make it easy, while saving money. Here are all the amazing benefits of a safety cover.

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Is a safety cover worth it?

Getting your pool ready for the off-season every year can be a real pain. Let’s make it easy, while saving money. Here are all the amazing benefits of a safety cover.

What caused the chlorine shortage of 2021?

What caused the chlorine shortage of 2021?

Here are some of the best ways to reduce your chlorine usage and get the most out of your supply.

How do I decorate around my pool?

How do I decorate around my pool?

Where do you get started with decorating around your pool? We’ve got some expert tips to make your entire backyard shimmer and shine this summer.

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The best pool equipment products for 2023

Looking to upgrade you pump, filter, heater, chlorination system or pool cleaner? We’ve put together our list of the the best equipment in 2021.

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7 pool opening mistakes you can learn from

We’d rate pool opening as a moderately difficult DIY task. These pool opening mistakes are frustrating and can be costly. Read on to learn what not to do!

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How to measure a hot tub cover the right way

Time for a new hot tub cover? Time to get out that measuring tape! These easy instructions will tell you how to measure a hot tub cover properly.

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Hot tub cover colour options

Gone are the days of boring beige and brown. Here are 24 gorgeous hot tub cover colour options. Find the one that matches your decor!

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Yes, you can add steps to a pool. Here’s how.

We cover three of the most common inground pool stairs, from simple drop-in stairs to custom vinyl-over steel steps that completely transform your pool.

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Compare pool liner colors in water

When you’re looking at a sample book or surfing the web it’s hard to compare pool liner colors in water—and it matters. This post gives a helping hand.

Pool makeover ideas

Bliss out at home this summer with these pool makeover ideas. The photos will spark your imagination and the write-ups will help you achieve the look.

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Vinyl pool liner FAQs

How much does a new pool liner cost? What causes pool liner wrinkles? What’s the most popular liner colour? Here are 13 pool liner FAQs and the answers!

8. The big reveal. We reinstalled the original interlock and diving board. They were in good shape and reusing them kept costs down.

See a stunning pool renovation from start to finish

These pool renovation before and after pics show us taking an inground pool from sad to stunning with a new liner and in-wall stairs. See for yourself!

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