DIY Tips

Although we don't get a white Christmas like our European counterparts, our festive season falls right in the prime of Aussie summer, so we might actually be getting the better deal!

"It's easy to disregard pool care when the weather cools down, but it won't thank you if you let things slide too far," says Chris Fitzmaurice, Swimart's national manager. "Neglected pools can quickly lose their sparkle and hygiene.

When medicinal mineral springs were discovered in the town of Spa, Belgium, back in the fourteenth century, no-one could have predicted then the array of luxury modern-day spas available now.

Keeping your pool in pristine condition requires the precise balancing of various elements. When not properly maintained, scale and stains can develop and become a problem. However, never fear - Swimart has some handy hints on how to rid your pool of this pesky nuisance.

Cloudy water is the most common problem faced by pool owners. Of course everyone enjoys swimming in sparkling, clean water, but proper care is required to maintain this enticing state.

With swimming pools such an intrinsic part of many Australian households, pool and spa specialist Swimart is urging householders not to neglect their asset - and thus ensure it's in tip top condition.

As we face a very dry summer, it’s important we conserve our most precious resource: water. Pools are not huge water-wasters as some people believe, in fact, they can account for less than 10% of the annual household water used in many parts of the country.

In order for a pool to blend naturally into the garden, careful planting of trees, shrubs, foliage plants, flowers and lawn will make your pool a visual delight without creating unnecessary work in the years to come.