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Pool Accessories, Pool Side Umbrellas

Patio & Market Umbrellas

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Stay Cool in the shade of your Patio Umbrella

Patio & Market Umbrellas

Outdoor Umbrellas and Umbrella Accessories

Patio & Market Umbrellas accessorize your patio, deck, pool side, or garden with a beautiful and practical patio umbrella or market umbrella. Even on the sunniest day, you can enjoy your outdoor living spaces and stay cooler in the shade of your umbrella. In addition, patio umbrellas are probably the best way to remain outside without absorbing the harmful UV rays of the sun, which cause skin cancers and sunburns.

We offer only the best, time-proven Patio & Market Umbrellas at discounted prices for savvy Internet buyers. Our umbrellas were selected for their high quality, design, reliability, warranty, and value. We have canvas and Sunbrella umbrellas in addition to side post umbrellas with Sundura canopies, and much more.

A Sunbrella Umbrella is any umbrella that is made with, arguably, the world’s most famous brand of outdoor fabrics, Sunbrella. Most are fade-resistant, stain-resistant, and livable. Sunbrella’s fabrics are worry-free and incredibly long lasting. From the bright sun to greasy meatballs, Sunbrella fabrics are tough enough to withstand the extremes of Mother Nature along with all the little accidents that come from everyday living. Sunbrella’s rich fabrics will remain beautiful summer after summer. Whenever you need the best quality outdoor fabric for your umbrella, Sunbrella fabrics can make it happen with quality style and flare. Sunbrella fabrics are durable, beautiful, and comfortable.

While you’re here, check out our umbrella accessories. If you’re looking for an umbrella base, a mosquito net enclosure, or umbrella lights, we offer top quality products.

Pool Accessories, Pool Closing and Winterizing

Winter Pool Cover Accessories

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Pool Cover Pump

Pool Cover Pump

Three Essential Accessories for Above Ground Winter Pool Covers

Winterizing your above ground swimming pool involves a number of important steps such as giving the pool a good cleaning, ensuring proper balance of chemicals in the water, and lowering the water level to below the returns and skimmer.  Beyond this point, there are any number of additional accessories that could be used to keep your pool in good shape until next season.  The sheer volume of products available can feel daunting and confusing.  In essence, once the water has been prepared properly and you are ready to top it all off with a winter pool cover, there are really only three winterizing accessories about which you should be concerned.

Air Pillows

If you live in a climate where winter air temperatures drop below freezing, the first accessory you’ll need is an air pillow.  Air pillows absorb the pressure created by freezing water and protect your pool’s walls and liner. As the water in the pool freezes and expands, it will freeze inward on the air pillow rather than outward on your pool walls. Air pillows are placed under the winter pool cover on top of the water in the center of the pool.  To ensure that the air pillow doesn’t move out of place over the course of the winter, you’ll want to use durable string to tie it to two sides of your pool wall.

Cover Pumps

Next, you’ll want a pool cover pump to drain the water that collects on your pool cover throughout the winter months.   If accumulated water is not regularly removed by a cover pump, the weight of that excess water can damage your winter pool cover or pull the cover into the water below.  Either way, you’ll have a messy situation to clean up.  Cover pumps are available in manual models and automatic models.  Manual cover pumps require that you monitor the pump’s progress and unplug it when the water is drained.  Automatic cover pumps, often preferred by pool owners, sense and automatically start when water is detected on the cover and turn off automatically once the water has been drained.

Bags, Seal, or Clips

Finally, you’ll want to consider how to keep your winter pool cover from being blown around on breezy days, exposing your pool to the elements and ruining the hard work you put into winterizing.  There are many options available for keeping a winter pool cover in place, including pool cover wall bags, winter cover seal, and cover clips. Pool cover wall bags are designed especially for above ground pools and are positioned around the inside perimeter of your pool, fastened to your pool cover’s cable.  Wall bags should be filled only three quarters full with water to make room for the water to expand should it freeze.  Winter cover seal is another way to keep your pool cover in place, and while it looks very much like a large roll of plastic wrap, it’s really a tough poly blend film packed with UV inhibitors. Winter cover seal is wrapped around the covered pool several times to create a tight seal, which prevents wind as well as dirt from getting under the cover and causing damage and premature wear and tear.  Cover clips are a third option for securing your winter pool cover.  Cover clips are exactly that — handy fasteners that hold your pool cover in place. They grip your top rail like a clothes pin and hold securely throughout the winter season.

Keeping the winterizing of your above ground swimming pool as simple as possible will make the process less tiresome and time consuming.  A good quality air pillow, a manual or automatic cover pump, and a means of securing your winter pool cover to the pool are really the only necessary accessories you need to go along with your winter pool cover.  You’ll find that you don’t need any more than this to prepare your pool for winter and ensure that it stays in great shape until next season.

Pool Accessories

Practical Pool Gift Ideas for Owners of Swimming Pools

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Jet Net Remote Control Leaf Skimmer in Action

The Best Pool Gift Ideas to Save Time and Money

As pool owners already know, owning a swimming pool can be a costly affair. Everything from installation to daily maintenance during swim season requires homeowners to dig deep into their pockets. So, when it comes to gift giving times, the best gifts you can buy for a pool owner are the most practical ones. Sure, it is fun to receive a new game or an amusing sign to post poolside, but the gifts most appreciated are those that help to relieve some of the financial burden involved with the operation and maintenance of a swimming pool.

Remote Control Pool Skimmers

Practical gifts for the pool owner don’t need to cost a great deal. Remote control pool skimmers, for example, make for useful and fun gifts that are also relatively inexpensive. Pool skimmers aid in maintenance by skimming the surface of the water and picking up floating leaves and other debris. Remote control pool skimmers make this necessary job more fun. Kids and adults enjoy steering the skimmer around the pool, and surface cleaning becomes less of a chore.

Swimming Pool Chemicals

Another practical and inexpensive gift idea for pool-loving people are swimming pool chemicals. While not the most romantic or exciting gift, swimming pool chemicals are essential for safe swimming. The pleasure of receiving swimming pool chemicals comes with the knowledge that this is one less item to be purchased when swim season arrives again. Saving money on necessary expenses is something any homeowner can appreciate.

Leaf Nets

Leaf nets are another practical gift idea, especially for anyone who lives in an area surrounded by trees. Many pool owners have to deal with the chore of removing fallen, wet, sloppy leaves from their pool cover once autumn is over. Leaving that debris on the pool cover is not a good idea because wet, saturated leaves are heavy, and when they decompose, they become a nasty mess. Leaf nets prevent this, which makes leaf nets a welcome gift for anyone who has experienced this situation. Leaf nets are made of durable mesh material, and they are placed on top of a winter cover or safety cover before autumn leaves begin to fall. The leaf net, along with all of the leaves and debris collected on top, is easily removed before the first hard frost. Spring clean up becomes much easier for homeowners, and many wonder how they could have lived with a pool for so long without a leaf net.

Robotic Pool Cleaners

One of the ultimate gifts for pool owners is not only practical, but often highly desired. Robotic pool cleaners are on many homeowners’ wish lists of items they’d love to buy for the pool. Robotic pool cleaners are a little more expensive, though, and tend to be overshadowed by more pressing needs. Cleaning a swimming pool is an ongoing task, and one that is not always a favorite of pool owners, so finding the easiest and least time consuming method possible is a big deal. Robotic pool cleaners offer a solution. They can clean the sides and bottom of a pool automatically, and they “remember” the size and shape of the pool so that cleaning is always performed thoroughly and efficiently. Robotic pool cleaners save homeowners enormous amounts of time and energy, and what better gift could there be than one that gives back on a consistent basis?

Some people hesitate buying practical gifts for friends and family because practical may seem boring or lacking in creativity. Many would argue, though, that practical gifts are more welcome than frivolous or unusual gifts.  A present that can be used well and that serves a real purpose in the life of the recipient shows consideration on the part of the person giving that present. Making the lives of our loved ones easier, less burdened, is the best reason of all for choosing wisely with pool gift ideas are needed when these giving times come around.

 

 

Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Maintenance, Uncategorized

Three Reasons to Reconsider Above Ground Swimming Pools

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More Homeowners Take a Second Look at Today’s Above Ground Swimming Pools

The popularity of above ground swimming pools has grown in recent years, and many homeowners who may have never before considered owning one are now taking a second look. The reasons for this turn around are numerous, but three major contributors to the rise in popularity of above ground pools include cost, selection, and appearance.

Cost

Even before the onset of current economic problems, in ground pools were cost prohibitive for many homeowners. In fact, “sales of new [in ground] pools have fallen nearly 75% from their 2004 peak,” according to research conducted by P.K. Data, Inc. Comparing the cost of purchasing and installing an in ground pool with the cost of purchasing and installing an above ground pool reveals a significant difference.  Above ground pools, in nearly every caseBermuda Above Ground Pool, cost thousands of dollars less, making them a much more affordable option for homeowners, even in today’s tough economic climate.

Selection

More than ever, today’s above ground pools are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Round, rectangular, and oval pools give homeowners the freedom and flexibility to choose the most suitable pool for their specific situation. Smaller sizes can accommodate smaller yards, while much larger pools are available for homes where backyard space is not an issue.

Appearance

The most common critique of above ground pools has always focused on their traditionally unattractive appearance. These pools have come a long way, though, in terms of how they look. The state-of-the-art materials and protective coatings used in the construction of above ground pools prevent the appearance of unsightly rust and other damage caused by harsh weather. Additionally, decorative elements on contemporary pools give homeowners the ability to customize the look of their pool. Design choices can include colors that complement a home’s decor and finishes that resemble weathered stone or other decorative effects. Also, vertical supports are made to either blend into the pool’s design or to add a sophisticated touch to the pool’s appearance. Some pools, for example, feature vertical supports that are reminiscent of the simple and elegant style found in roman Doric columns.

Other ways that homeowners choose to enhance the appearance of above ground pools include adding attractive landscaping features, wooden pool decks, or decorative stone patios.  Some above ground pools, like the Bermuda Above Ground Pool,  are specifically engineered so that they can be installed partially or mostly in the ground, giving them the feel of in ground pools.

Enjoying the luxury of a backyard swimming pool can be a reality for many homeowners who are willing to take another look at above ground pools. Thanks to advanced materials, expanded selections, and attractive designs, above ground pools can finally move beyond the negative images that have plagued them in the past. More homeowners than ever before are finding these pools to be an appealing and affordable alternative to in ground pools.

Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool Fun

Tranquil Pool Fountains Help You Relax

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Floating Pool Fountain
Use your pool as a place for relaxation and tranquility this summer by adding a relaxing floating pool fountain to your pool. These floating water features will not only create a visually appealing focal point, but the gentle sound of falling water will leave you relaxed. You can sit poolside for hours, enjoying the decorative touch to your pool. Our fountains offer many features, such as adjustable spray height, spinning options, and dazzling lights for night time use.

Also, if you run the fountain at night time, the cool air will drop the temperature of the water.     Great way to cool the pool water when it gets too warm.