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Plan The Perfect Pool Party

Kids of all ages love hanging by the pool. This summer, show all the kids in your life a great time by hosting the perfect pool party. Hosting a pool party should be as fun for the host as it is for the guests. With that in mind, here’s a checklist to help you plan your next summer bash.

Fun Games For The Pool

Any day spent by the pool is a good day, but sometimes we can all get a little bored. This summer, shake things up by injecting these four fun games into your old routines. These games are fun, easy and don’t require anything that you don’t have laying around the house.

Those Winter Woes

This past winter hasn't been very kind to us here in Vancouver.  We've had crazy wind, torrential rain, never-ending temperature fluctuations, snow and yep you guessed it, more rain! 

For pools and spas, the key weather issues are rain, intense cold snaps and drastic temperature changes. Such conditions have led to structural and surface damage on pools and spas, especially ones that are older or have non-traditional construction/materials.

Learning To Swim

Learning how to swim can be scary at first, but once you get comfortable, it can be lots of fun. We believe it is absolutely crucial that all kids know how to swim at a young age. If you are comfortable in the water, it may make it that much easier for your children to be comfortable in the water. Here are a few tips for new swimmers:

Closing Your Pool For The Season

You’ve stopped swimming in your pool and you’ve stopped heating it; but because this is Vancouver, you’re not planning to full-on winterize it. We totally understand that... but you’re not just planning on ignoring it until spring, are you? If you are, we're here to tell you that's a bad idea.

“Hey,” you say defensively, “I keep a puck in the skimmer. It always stays clear.” Sorry. Still not okay.

Blog & Tech Tips
The Algae Cheat Sheet Jul 19 2021
If you follow good water care practices, your pool should stay algae-free; but, you know, “this ointment should clear up that rash” and “it should stay sunny all afternoon,” so don’t put too much blind faith in...
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There's no denying it, family time in the water is so fun! There’s nothing better than seeing kids splashing around, having the time of their lives. Not only is swimming enjoyable; it also has so many health benefits! Water...
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As you likely know, a great deal of energy is required to heat swimming pool water. That being said, the operating costs of a pool may be greatly reduced through simple changes to your pool maintenance routine. Below are tips on how you can...
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#WorkoutWednesday Apr 27 2021
Keeping fit is great for your mind, body and soul which is so needed when going through times like these. What better, more fun way to do it than in your swimming pool? Here are ten of our favourite pool exercises. 1. SQUAT JUMP Squat...
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