Is your pool area looking a little lackluster? With year-round exposure to the sun, water, salt and chlorine, it’s not surprising that tiles, paving, decking and fixtures can become faded, damaged and tired looking. Fortunately, with a little affordable and easy DIY maintenance this winter, you can repair and refresh your pool area, ready to […]

Easy pool makeover tips: Part 2 With year-round exposure to the sun, water, salt and chlorine, it’s not surprising that timber pool decks can become faded, damaged and tired looking when winter comes around. While we’ve looked at how to repair damaged pool pavers and coping, this time we’re going to focus on how to […]

The founder of modern medicine, Hippocrates, first coined the word “thalassotherapy” to describe the therapeutic effects of saltwater. Like his fellow Greeks, the famed physician knew all about the health benefits of this mineral-rich water, regularly bathing in man-made pools filled with salty seawater. Today, you’ll find plenty of scientific and anecdotal stories about salt […]

Outdoor kitchens have become one of the hottest design trends in home improvement over the past few years. Inspired by the integration of indoor living and al fresco entertaining, pool owners especially are investing in all-weather systems to spend more time entertaining outdoors with their guests instead of getting stuck in a hot kitchen. In […]