Patio Covers Guide

Everything you'll need to know about awnings and patio covers

Heating Up Your Swimming Pool Fast!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

This winter season has brought with it some of the most devastating storms on record, particularly in the Northeast.  It has been a long winter of bitter cold and falling snow.  If you are like me, you are probably chomping at the bit waiting for the first nice sunny day.  I personally cannot wait to ditch my winter boots and wool hat for flip flops and a t-shirt.  There is one other thing that has got me fired up for nice weather and that is of course, pool season.

With warm weather looming why not get a head start on everyone else with a solar pool cover to heat your swimming pool.  A solar cover for your pool allows you to open up your pool that much earlier than everyone else.  It works by trapping the heat your pool collects from the sun and thus keeps your pool warm. (more…)

Heating Your Swimming Pool

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

There is nothing better than swimming in your very own swimming pool on a hot summer day. However, there is something to be said about swimming in your pool on a hot summer day when the water is freezing cold; it stinks. Most homeowners like their swimming pool to be at least somewhat inviting to them. They like to have their pool nice and warm before they go diving in.

Sometimes when a pool is too cold it’s because the sun cannot get to it. Maybe your pool is blocked by trees or even your house. It could also be because your just having a bad summer weather wise. Whatever the case, it’s a reason to invest into a pool heater. The problem with most pool heaters is they are an expensive purchase not to mention your monthly gas or electric bill will go up. (more…)