Money Saver Tips

Owning 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.

Everyone 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.

The swimming season may be over, but that doesn't mean that the pool can no longer serve as a focal point for entertaining and family enjoyment – especially at night. Most backyard pools are visible from the house, making them perfect for creating a sense of ambience – all that is needed are some lights to put on an evening show.

The ancient Romans had some serious luxury available when they felt like a dip in the baths. Think vast columns and arches with marble and mosaics tile images. But even they might be inclined to envy the gorgeous array of tiles available to the average modern pool owner.

Fancy living like the Jetsons family? Well, when it comes to your pool you almost can. Automation is here to stay and is revolutionising the way everyday people are taking care of their pools and spas.

With power bills set to continue rising and a growing concern about our impact on the planet, no doubt many of you are looking at ways of reducing your consumption of electricity and other forms of energy.

The heart of your pool’s filtration system, your pump is an essential part of keeping your pool crystal clean. However, your pump can also be a huge energy guzzler, in some cases making up for 20 per cent of your total household energy usage and costs.

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.