Helpful Swimming Pool & Poolside Décor Blogs

The Best Way to Clean and Store Your Patio Furniture This Winter

9th Oct 2023

As autumn settles in, your patio furniture will see less and less use. Eventually, you’ll prefer snuggling under a blanket on the family room couch to hanging out on the porch. When that happens, what … Read more

‘Tis the Season to Close Your Pool: 10 Easy Steps for Pool Winterizing

5th Oct 2023

Depending on where you call home, now might be prime pool closing time. If the thought fills you with dread, never fear! Closing a pool is easier with a little preparation and planning.Just follow our … Read more

Winterizing Your Pool: How to Clean Your Pool Filter

22nd Sep 2023

If you live in a colder part of the globe, swim season may already be over. Time to think about winterizing your swimming pool. That means balancing the water, pulling up the ladder and getting your p … Read more

When’s the Best Time to Start Planning for a New Swimming Pool?

15th Sep 2023

Did you spend half your summer angling swim invitations from friends and relatives with pools and the other half dreaming of installing a swimming pool in your own backyard? If so, now’s the time to m … Read more

Pool Closing FAQs: Common Questions About Closing Your Pool for the Winter

5th Sep 2023

Updated 9/5/2023September has arrived and in many parts of the country, it’s nearly pool closing season.Unless you hire a pool service, there are several things you’ll have to do to get your pool read … Read more

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Owning a Backyard Swimming Pool

1st Sep 2023

Maybe you have a swimming pool, or maybe you’re thinking of installing one in your backyard. Either way, you’re probably familiar with several commonly held beliefs about swimming pools. People often … Read more

Time to Close the Pool: How to Clean and Store Your Pool Floats

28th Aug 2023

Of all the steps involved with pool closing, storing the pool floats may be the most melancholy. The act of packing all those brightly colored pool toys, floats and loungers in a box can feel sadly … … Read more

Stay a While Longer: Decor Swaps Extend the Season of Your Porch or Patio

24th Aug 2023

As the golden days of summer give way to the crisp embrace of autumn, it's time to transform your outdoor porch or patio with fall decor that celebrates the season’s beauty.Introducing fall decoration … Read more

What’s the Best Way to Secure Your Pool Cover for Winter?

21st Aug 2023

In Pool Central’s part of the world, swim season ends shortly after Labor Day.If you also live in a cooler climate, you too may already have thought about when and how to close your swimming pool. Whi … Read more

Essential Pool Maintenance Tips to Enjoy Every Last Splash of the Season

16th Aug 2023

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean the pool party is over just yet. As the days get shorter and the nights a little cooler, it’s easy to fall into a relaxed state of mind. Is your … Read more

Open Water Swimming: How to Swim Safely in the Lake, River or Ocean

10th Aug 2023

There is something undeniably alluring about swimming in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers and oceans. The freedom of open water, the connection with nature and the sense of adventure can … Read more

How To Manage Your Pool's pH Levels

7th Aug 2023

Keeping your swimming pool beautifully clear and free of bacteria and other contaminants is a balancing act. In addition to maintaining water level and temperature, you need to keep up with chlorine a … Read more

​We Debunked These Popular Swimming Pool Myths

2nd Aug 2023

When you were a kid, a fun day at the beach or pool could come skidding to a halt when mom warned: “Don’t go in the water. You just ate!”The need to wait an hour after eating to go back in the water i … Read more

Looking for a Fun Sport with Real Health Benefits? Take a Swim!

27th Jul 2023

Where can you find a no-sweat aerobic workout that offers a wide array of health benefits? In the swimming pool!From cardiovascular fitness to increased muscle tone, swim workouts provide full-body to … Read more

Teak Wood Furniture: Durability and Elegance for Your Patio

25th Jul 2023

When it comes to outdoor furniture, teak wood is considered the epitome of timeless elegance and enduring beauty. Teak is exceptionally durable and resistant to the elements. The rich, golden-brown co … Read more

The Water’s Fine: 10 Remarkable Health Benefits of Swimming for Exercise

19th Jul 2023

It isn’t easy to find something that’s both fun and good for you – but swimming is one of those things! In addition to being a great way to cool off, swimming is good exercise. You can burn 300 to 600 … Read more

What Lifeguards Want You to Know Before You Hit the Beach or Pool

17th Jul 2023

When the sun is shining and the weather is steamy, there's no better way to cool off than by taking a dip in the pool or enjoying the waves at the beach. However, it's important to remember that while … Read more

Mid-Summer Pool Maintenance: Keep Enjoying Your Pool All Season with Regular Care

11th Jul 2023

Who doesn’t love the blissful days of summer? Midsummer is the perfect time to take a dip in your backyard pool and beat the scorching heat. But to maximize your fun and relaxation, it's important not … Read more

Live the Laid Back Lake Life with Relaxed Outdoor Furniture, Decor and More

7th Jul 2023

If you own a lake house, then lucky you! For a time each year (or year-round if you’re really fortunate!) you’re able to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery of lake life – amidst plent … Read more

Thrills and Spills: Know the Safest Way to Enjoy a Water Park Adventure

5th Jul 2023

Are you planning to take your family to a water park this summer? You wouldn't be alone. Millions of people visit the more than 1,000 water parks and resorts across the U.S. each year - and for good r … Read more