The thought of sitting in a relaxing hot tub as the snow falls from above may seem idyllic, but braving the elements to get into the hot tub might scare you away from enjoying the relaxation and therapeutic benefits it provides. But staying warm and comfortable before, during and after a well-deserved soak in the warm water of your hot tub is quite doable if you follow this simple advice. How to Properly Prepare for Your Soak There are a few things...
Nashville, Clarksville & Bowling Green New Pool Design & Construction Winter isn’t always the time when people think about swimming in their pools, however, it is the perfect time to schedule your new pool construction. Why is that? Because when warmer weather rolls around, you have now avoided the rush and your kids will be enjoying your new swimming pool while your neighbor is still waiting for theirs to be finished. If you’re thinking about a new pool, reserve your spot...
It’s been a wonderful 20 years serving our community as a family owned business. We pride ourselves on offering the best service and our commitment to do things right. We’ve always embraced traditional business values and put our customers first. We continuously work to bring the best products and value to our customers, and we believe that’s played a big role in Pool & Spa Depot’s longevity in the business. Not many businesses make it two decades, and we want...
Nothing says Christmas in a cup like a mug of gingerbread hot cocoa. As Erika, the creator of this sumptuous beverage who runs the blog The Hopeless Housewife says, this drink is like “drinking a chocolate gingerbread cookie.” Creamy, chocolatey, and absolutely decadent, this is the perfect drink to warm up with while curled up under a blanket by the fireplace on a cold wintry night. Treat your friends and family to something new and delicious this holiday season, and give...
5 Tips to Get Ready for Outdoor Entertaining After long, cold and wet winter, we are beyond ready to enjoy the great outdoors, and have some fun in the sun. Whether it’s a high-energy sport, a game among friends or simply lounging on the back patio around your pool, here are five tips to prepare your home for this year’s outdoor entertainment season. Tip #1: Convenient, Multi-Purpose Outdoor Kitchen [image src="https://poolandspadepo.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/traditional-patio-300x200.jpg" class="leftimg"] Outdoor rooms are an extension of the home, so keep everything you...
Tips on Choosing the Best Location for my Above Ground Pool Choosing the best location for your new above ground pool is a decision that you will live with for many years. Moving an above ground pool, after it is installed, and can be more work than originally installing it. So it’s best to make sure that you’ll never have to move the pool. At Pool & Spa Depot we install both inground pools and above ground pools. Although there’s a lot...
Did you open your pool yet? If not, here's some helpful tips you should read before you open it up for the season. 1. Plan Ahead to Pick The Best Opening Dates Are you going to open it yourself or hire a company? Either way, you need to plan for it. If you hire a company, the earlier you scheduled it, the more date choices you'll have. 2. Drain Your Cover Before Removing It If you're opening the pool on your own, you need...
Are you thinking of getting an Inground pool built this year and would like to know how long it might take to build? This answer can vary depending on the type of pool you decide to build and also the season you are building in. The rule of thumb is, the sooner you decide to build, the quicker it will be installed. FIRST, IT WILL DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF POOL YOU CHOOSE Inground vinyl liner steel pool, concrete wall vinyl liner, fiberglass or...
1. Add a Winter Algaecide to Your Above Ground Pool [image src="https://poolandspadepo.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pool-closing-image-1.jpg" class="leftimg" width="300" height="225"] Use an algaecide or algaestat (preventative) and mostly one that stays in the water for a length of time. On the day before you close your pool, add this to the water and run the pump for 24 hours so it can fully circulate. Then shut down the circulation system and close your pool for the winter. We have a product called PoolLife Algaecide 90 that works in preventing algae...
