Author Archives: Kara Redden

  • Filter Media – What choices do I have?

    Filter Media – What choices do I have? Its pool opening season, but before you begin connecting your equipment, how old is your filter media? The most common type of pool filter for our region is the Sand Filter.  Although DE and cartridge filters are readily available, today we will focus on the sand filter […]

  • Winter Weather Woes: Staying Busy in Nova Scotia without Your Pool

    It had to happen: Winter! While the season probably won’t last several generations like in your favourite HBO fantasy series, it can certainly feel that way – and worst of all, the pool you enjoyed all summer (or meant to, anyway) is off limits. What will fill the recreational void? Here are our top tips for fun […]

  • Winter Safety Tips

    If you are planning on working or playing around the pool during the winter, we have compiled a few tips on safety as well. Keep the snow and ice clear from around the pool deck to reduce the risk of slipping or falling into the pool. Refrain from shoveling the snow and ice off the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 7 Tips for Fall Swimming Pool Care

    If you enjoy watching the seasons turn, you might be excited to welcome fall: turtlenecks, red leaves, crisp air, yada yada yada. On the other hand, you might still be outside shivering in your Speedo and cursing the cloudy gray skies. Whichever type of pool owner you are (but mostly if you’re the second kind) […]

  • How to Choose the Right Winter Cover

    It’s almost here. The blowing leaves, the cooler nights and that real “fall” moment- Thanksgiving. As we begin to get the kids ready to go back to school and look towards the end of pool season now is the time to start thinking about ordering your new winter pool cover. The cover choice you make today […]

  • How to Throw a Stress Free Pool Party

    If you’ve got a backyard pool, your house will automatically be party central, right? True, everything is better when you just add water, especially get-togethers. But if the thought of poolside entertaining makes you cringe, maybe you’ve been reading too many issues of Martha Stewart Living. Relax. You can have the ultimate pool party, without elaborate preparations, Michelin-starred chefs, or heart-pounding […]