17 Tips to Protect Your Pool During a Hurricane
Hurricanes are an unfortunate fact of life in Orlando. The hurricane season begins June 1st and runs through November 30th. You know how to protect yourself from a storm, but what about your swimming pool? These are 17 ways you can minimize the damage to your swimming pool that might be caused by a tropical storm or hurricane. 1. Pool Covers – If you have a cover that is held on by water...
Read MorePool Cleaning 101 – Cartridge Filters
There are certain factors that can keep you pool water clean and clear. You can sanitize your pool water with the proper mix of chemicals. A properly sized pump and cartridge pool filter will keep it free from visible particles such as dirt and debris. Cleaning your cartridge pool filter can be taxing and time consuming. However, it is well worth the effort knowing that you, your family and...
Read MoreOdd Swimming Pool Find – It’s Made of Glass
Today’s find is an AMAZING one! Brought to us by our friends at The Contemporist, this house has one of the most incredibly beautiful swimming pools we’ve ever seen. From the site: The house is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, laid out around a central green courtyard with a double height stair and entry area forming the focal point of the project. The...
Read MoreSunburn Protection for Swimmers – Suntan or Sunburn Can be Controlled
Swimming outside in Orlando without getting burned can be a challenge. Between meets and workouts, you have to find the products that work for you. It might be a cream or lotion, or maybe the clothing you wear between events. It could even be your suit; some swimwear provides protection from the sun. While you are swimming outside, you need to protect your skin from the sun’s rays –...
Read MoreOdd Swimming Pool Find – It’s on a high-rise
In our never-ending search to find the most spectacular, and unbelievable swimming pools, we came across a pool that left our collective jaws hanging on the ground. Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion (US$5.7 billion), including cost of...
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