Pool ready
chadd2025-07-10T15:35:23+10:00Swimart professional Andrew Morton from Swimart Charmhaven has five steps to get your pool ready for summer
POOL FRIENDLY PLANTS
chadd2025-07-09T17:13:41+10:00Selecting the right plants, shrubs and trees can significantly reduce maintenance and chemical costs.
Pool media
chadd2025-07-10T15:30:19+10:00Pool water, as we all know, needs to be properly filtered to remove fine particles and to produce the transparent water we associate with a healthy, hygienic swimming pool.
Olympic green pool fiasco
chadd2025-07-10T15:51:17+10:00Something that is sure to bring a smile to everyone who has ever owned a pool, Olympic organisers finally admitted after a week of public speculation (and humiliation), that they used the wrong chemicals in the diving and water polo pools. What they initially blamed on a “sudden change in alkalinity” was something that occasionally stumps even the most seasoned pool professional: water chemistry.
Create a coastal paradise
chadd2025-07-10T15:44:04+10:00Picture an idyllic scene… Lying in calm shallow blue water warmed by the sun. It slopes gently away towards a depth that’s just right for swimming. That’s why so many of us head to tropical isles or exotic resorts for holidays. But with a little thought, it’s possible to enjoy this coastal luxury every day of the year. It’s as simple as building a beach entry pool.
Filter Media
chadd2025-07-17T15:59:12+10:00Everyone wants a crystal clear pool and while sanitising goes a long way towards keeping the water clean and healthy, there is another half to the equation: filtering. But it's not just a simple matter of installing the equipment. The type of media chosen for the filter can make a huge difference to the quality of the water and the amount of maintenance required.
Create Resort
chadd2025-07-10T16:01:12+10:00Landscaping is an integral part of any swimming pool project and should be considered as part of the design process, not as a mere afterthought. “It is false economy not to engage professional design assistance for at least an initial consultation to set you in the right direction for your project,” says multi award-winning pool and landscape designer John Storch, founder of A Total Concept.
Spa maintenance
chadd2025-07-10T16:07:20+10:00Owning a spa is all about luxurious relaxation in your own backyard. But just because they take up less space than a pool and don't require the same investment in terms of upkeep, doesn't mean you can ignore them altogether. Fortunately, there's a simple five step regime to keep your spa ready for fun at a moment's notice.
How to keep your pool safe after storms
chadd2025-07-17T15:55:51+10:00The recent east coast low that resulted in millions of dollars of damage to waterfront properties also brought the potential for problems in pools further inland. Not only can water in pools and spas be rendered unhealthy by stormwater run-off, they can also be damaged by well-meaning owners who empty the dirty water.
Childhood
chadd2025-07-17T16:19:18+10:00Childhood memories are made of this Our childhood experiences, and the memories they give us, shape who we become as adults. They determine how we react to people and situations, help to form our temperament and can evoke feelings of joy and safety many years later. It’s probably why, as adults, we devote so [...]