Relaxing in a hot tub is like taking a luxury vacation right in your own backyard. Still, some might worry that maintaining a hot tub will get in the way of their enjoyment. However, with modern technology and innovation, the truth is that it’s not difficult at all. It doesn’t require a lot of time nor extensive knowledge. All you have to do is be aware of a few basic and simple tips and you’ll be good to go. Taking...
Looking for an epic way to spend your summers? Consider adding a swimming pool to your home to create the ultimate staycation, day after day. Nothing says home like sipping a soda poolside as you watch the kids playing a game of Marco Polo or swimming laps for an all-body cardio workout in a refreshing environment. It’s the perfect way to host family get-togethers or parties for your kids’ friends, and we have some advice to help you plan for,...
It seems like shipping containers have become an incredibly popular building material in recent years for all kinds of projects. From tiny homes to swimming pools, shipping containers are definitely versatile as a structural base, but are they worth the investment? If you are interested in adding a pool to your home, the idea of a shipping container may be appealing at first. They’re an eco-friendly way to repurpose a large item that may otherwise go to waste. However, there...
The ongoing health crisis across the world has forced people indoors and disrupted commerce in unprecedented ways in many countries. One of the most dangerous and disturbing aspects of the COVID-19 virus is the fact that it is a novel virus, or a previously unencountered virus. While world health experts have dealt with other types of Coronavirus strains in the past, the COVID-19 virus is especially dangerous, especially to older individuals and those who have underlying health conditions. Health research...
Pools are fantastic additions to homes during the hot summer months, but it can be difficult to determine the best available options for your home. Depending on your expectations, the size of your yard, and your budget, different types of pools offer different benefits and drawbacks. At the Pool and Spa Depot, we help homeowners develop their ideal pools with custom touches based on four categories of pools. You should know the differences between them and the advantages each type...
You did it! You bit the bullet, invested the money, and installed the Nashville backyard pool of your dreams. Now, you can't wait to dust off the giant inflatable swan, grab your favorite summer book, and relax under the sun. The only problem? The area around your pool leaves much to be desired. There's loose ground everywhere, weeds popping up, and zero privacy to boot. The good news? It doesn't take much time, effort, or money to transform this space into the oasis...
Affording a vacation away to somewhere exotic and tropical is almost a fact of life for most Tennessee families. You save up a few thousand each year to get a couple of weeks away somewhere hot, interesting, and relaxing. People are opting more and more for a different option, though. The word 'staycation' is a portmanteau of stay (meaning stay-at-home) and vacation. The staycation concept is simple: save money and stress by having a vacation at home. Even if money...
Tennessee Homeowners considering installing a swimming pool before next summer should ideally first give thought to what size and shape they’re after, the features and equipment they’d like included and ultimately how they see the new swimming pool integrating into their overall living space. Beyond this, there are also a myriad of style and functional choices to be made in collaboration with your pool designer or landscape architect. Built-in Bench Seating You may have been lucky enough to visit a lavish resort...
Note: This blog is adapted from: http://blog.lathampool.com/how-to-beautify-your-above-ground-pool. Pool and Spa Depot is a proud dealer of Latham products. Above ground pools have come a long way from the days when they were scorned as an inexpensive alternative to inground pools. Today they boast quality and style on par with any type of pool. Want to take their aesthetic appeal even further? Here are some tips for enhancing the appearance and increasing your enjoyment of your above ground pool. Deck Options for Above Ground...
When it comes to keeping pool water clean and clear, chlorine is "out" and alternative solutions are certainly "in." Little do many pool owners know, however, is that alternative systems like salt water care solutions still produce chlorine. They just happen to go about making it in a different way. Two of the most popular water care systems on the market today are the salt water system and the mineral system for pool water like Nature's Pure Mineral System. While they...
