The R&R Blog

It’s never too late- Live Life Now! Posted by Derek Redden on Mon, Apr 21, 2014 @ 00:10 AM Indulging yourself, your family and your friends never goes out of style   I hear stories like this all the time: “I wish I had put in a pool when the kids were young, but we couldn’t […]

Splash for CF wants to Thank You R&R Pools for all your support Posted by Guest Blogger on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 @ 55:01 PM Since 2009, R&R Pools has raised and donated more than $11,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, a charitable organization that raises funds in support of cystic fibrosis research, advocacy and clinical […]

Swimming is fun, being safe is too Posted by The Team at R&R Pools on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 @ 24:06 AM Swimming is fun and can be very healthy too. Unfortunately without the proper water safety everyone is at risk. As the weather gets warmer and you take the winter covers off your pool, one of the firstthings you should refresh yourself on  is your backyard safety procedures. As the home owner, you need to ensure that all your family and guests are safe whilevacationing in your backyard. You also need to make sure you protect your neighbors as well.Here are a few suggestions you can start with: 1) Arrange swimming lessons and swim to survive lessons for all family members 2) Restrict access to your backyard pool area and ensure your fence meets local by-law requirements 3)Refrain from propping gates open, or disabling alarms that protect your pool area 4) Always swim with a buddy and w ith adult supervision 5)Do not use slides on above ground pools 6)Stay within sight at all times when children are in or around any body of water.  It only takes a few inches of water for a drowning incident 7)Always watch children closely when playing with inflatable toys or swimming in life-jackets as these do not replace adult supervision 8) Always have a designated phone by the pool for calling 911 MOST IMPORTANT THING IS ADULT SUPERVISON IT IS THE PRIMARY LAYER OF SAFETY Drowning can happen to the most experienced swimmers. It is known as the fastest, silent and preventable death related injury. If you practice pool safety on a daily basis you will have hours of fun and be able to enjoy the health benefits that swimming provides. It only takes a few minutes a day to stay safe, and a life time of fun. Keeping loved ones safe is near any body of water is a […]

Personal, professIonal growth big part of R&R Pools’ success Posted by Kara Redden on Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 23:05 PM Last year R&R Pools celebrated its 30th anniversary and this year I will have my 30th birthday. If you do the math, it’s not too hard to imagine that I’ve been involved in the […]

Dechlorination for Swimming Pools,Why is it important? Posted by The Team at R&R Pools on Fri, Apr 04, 2014 @ 08:03 PM ADVICE | WATER CARE Dechlorination, what is it and why is it so important that we look after our environment as swimming pool owners? What do I do with my pool water? That […]

5 Tips on making your pool opening easier Posted by Kara Redden on Sun, Mar 30, 2014 @ 00:11 AM Finally the time is near, that first splash right around the corner. You can almost taste the burgers and pasta salad. But how to get there without all that pain and frustration. Well you could […]

Have you ever been swimming in a pool and noticed afterwards OH NO, your hair has a green tinge to it? Oh no! Most folks believe that it is chlorine that turns your hair green. It is not the case. Copper is usually your culprit. Copper can be found in swimming pool water. Most commonly, […]

Purchasing an inground swimming pool is a big job. As it is a huge investment you want to get it right. Things can run smoothly, on time and on budget when you put your ducks in a row.  Check out how to ensure you dot your i’s and cross your t’s and make the building […]

How can I tell its Algae? If it is, what can I do to get rid of the Algae? How can I make sure I never get algae again?  Getting algae is something you can avoid with a good regular weekly pool maintenance schedule. You can get algae from a few ways. Two of the […]

The following steps will ensure the most accurate water test results. Monthly water testing not only protects your pool and its equipment but keeps bathers safe from bacteria. It is recommended by your pool support team for you to test your own pool weekly and bring a sample into the pool store once a month for a […]