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Year-Round Enjoyment: Winterising Your Hot Spa
You could argue that the best time of the year for using a spa is in the cold winter months. But if you’ve decided to leave for warmer shores, you... Read...
Above Ground vs Inground Spas: Pros & Cons
For any would-be spa owner, the comparison between above ground and inground spas is guaranteed to come up. It’s important for homeowners and... Read...
Fibreglass vs. Vinyl Pool vs. Concrete Pool: Pros & Cons
Building a pool in your home is a big decision, and the process thereafter is made up of lots of little decisions as well. Things like the size,... Read...
Portable Spas vs. In-Ground Spas: Which is Right for You?
It's the most common comparison people make when looking at buying a spa — should you go for the in-expensive portable spa? Or invest in an... Read...
The Top 10 Ways To Save Money On Your Pool
Owning a pool has always been an investment. It requires both time and money in order to make a significant home and lifestyle improvement like... Read...
Top 10 Creative Pool Lighting Ideas for Entertaining 2023
Swimming pools are often seen as one of the best ways to transform your backyard, and this is true — but it’s top quality lighting that really adds... Read...
Top 10 Ways to Save Pool & Spa Water at Home
Money doesn’t grow on trees! Funnily enough, neither does water. This is a real shame because having a pool or spa generally requires a bit of... Read...
Types of Pool Heating Systems: Which One is Right for You?
If you love to swim but hate the cold, there's a good chance you've thought about adding a pool heater to stave off those chilly winter... Read...
Ideas for Integrating Landscaping with Your Above Ground Spa
Buying a spa is about more than just having a lovely place to have a dip whenever you like. That alone is great, but buying an above-ground spa... Read...
Up and running
What does it really cost to run your pool?In the dark when it comes to how much your pool costs to run each year? You may have a vague idea, but... Read...
Love the skin you’re in
Skin and hair feeling the effects of a long hot summer? These tips will turn things around in no time.Most Australians and New Zealanders are... Read...
Ask the expert
Q: I really enjoyed our swimming pool through my first two (summer) pregnancies. Now baby number three is on the way and will arrive in winter. Is... Read...
Just add water
Water features bring that little something extra to any pool, whether adding a touch of drama or creating a soothing space for relaxation.Pool... Read...
Clear the deck
Pool surround choices One of the most important elements of a swimming pool build or renovation is the pool surround, or deck. It can really make... Read...
Ask the expert: Kids peeing in the pool
Q: Every day of the holidays, there are twenty kids in our pool for hours, with no bathroom breaks. We all know what’s happening in that water. How... Read...
Ecofriendly lawn and garden tips
Fifty shades of green Depending on how you care for a it, your lawn may be less eco-friendly than you thought. Read on for tips and tricks to help... Read...
Fun and games
Toyless Games While plenty of us are content to lounge around the pool, book in hand and cocktail at the ready, others need a bit more action. If... Read...
Quick tips: Toys & games / sustainability
What to do with old inflatablesTake a sneak peek inside any family pool fence and you’re guaranteed to see some brightly coloured inflatables.... Read...
Other Articles
Imagine extending your pool season by up to four glorious months – a prospect made possible through the marvels of solar pool heating. This... Read...
A big wellness trend over the last few years, cold water therapy is really having its moment in the sun. So, what is it and should you test the... Read...
Baffled by backwash? Confused by chloramines and clarifiers? Don't know your pH from your phosphate? It can feel like owning a pool comes... Read...
Everything old is new againDoes your concrete pool need a facelift?It happens to the best of us. A fine line here, a bit of discolouration there,... Read...