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Three Reasons to Reconsider Above Ground Pools
By Trey Collier · 12 years ago
Above ground pools have increased in popularity over recent years, and many homeowners who may have never before considered owning one are starting to take a second glance. The reasons for this turn around are ...
Use Indoor Spaces to Inspire an Outdoor Living Area You Will Love
By Trey Collier · 12 years ago
When searching for patio furniture for your outdoor living areas, it's important to focus on styles and materials that speak to your personality and preferences. Living with your choice is easier when you love what ...
3 Swing Set Updates That Keep Growing Kids Interested
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
The backyard swing set you installed for your kids when they were still very young was probably packed with challenging and fun equipment just right for their size and age. Bucket swings for safety, a ...
Swing Sets Encourage Free Play and Foster Healthy Child Development
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Life in today's world is hurried, and the pressures often placed upon children to succeed can feel overpowering. More and more frequently, it isn't uncommon for parents to overschedule their children with extracurricular activities that ...
Container Gardens Bring the Benefits of Gardening into Small Spaces
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Backyard gardening is growing in popularity every year. Many homeowners who never before considered a garden are now taking up spades, shovels, and watering cans in order to reap the benefits that go along with ...
Choosing the Right Car Cover, and Why Using One Matters
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
To the typical car owner, car covers may seem like a needless extravagance used mostly by car collectors or by the eager young adult male who just spent all of his earnings on a new ...
Practical Gift Ideas for Pool Owners That Show Thoughtful Consideration
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
As pool owners already know, owning a swimming pool can be quite expensive. Everything from installation to daily maintenance during swim season requires homeowners to spend their hard-earned money. So, when gift giving times come ...
Three Important Accessories for Above Ground Winter Swimming Pool Covers
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Winterizing your above ground swimming pool requires a series of important steps like cleaning the pool thoroughly, ensuring proper balance of chemicals in the water, and lowering the water level to below the returns and ...
Ecologically Friendly Gift Ideas for Backyard Enthusiasts Reduce Environmental Impact
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
If you or someone you love is conscious about caring for the environment, then gift giving times can be less than joyful occasions. Packaging materials, ribbons, wrapping papers, and even the gift itself often demonstrate ...
Tips On Storing Your Seasoned Firewood Properly
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
How can you be sure that you have enough firewood for the winter? Plan well in advance. Freshly cut and split pieces of wood are never recommended for burning because of their significant moisture content; ...
RV Covers Protect Your Recreational Vehicle For 339 Days Each Year
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Vacations in a recreational vehicle (RV) have many advantages over other kinds of vacations. RV vacations are convenient and flexible; you are at liberty to travel anywhere you wish at any time that suits you. ...
Retractable Awnings -- Making the Right Decision for Your Outdoor Space
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Retractable awnings for porches, decks, and patios offer an ideal solution for outdoor shade. Screened-in enclosures, on the other hand, while they provide much desired protection from sun and many weather conditions, do not offer ...
Misting Fans Improve Outdoor Living and Working Conditions
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
One of the most popular spots at the zoo or amusement park on sweltering summer days is not necessarily one of the main attractions. It's the misting stations that lure a consistent crowd eager to ...
Resin Pool Furniture Brings Comfort and Durable Beauty to the Pool Side
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Caring for your backyard swimming pool entails more than just ensuring an appropriate balance of chemicals in the water and finding the most comfortable water temperature. It also means fashioning a pleasing space where you, ...
Taking Proper Care of Your Vehicle Saves Money in Tough Times
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
How is your transportation affected during these tough economic times? With the unemployment rate at record highs and the threat of more layoffs and business closings to come, new vehicle sales are considerably low. Even ...
Shade Canopies Offer Versatile Outdoor Protection
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
One of the most functional and useful structures for the outdoors is the shade canopy. Shade canopies, which are often portable, have four sturdy poles and a hard-wearing, weather resistant canopy top that supplies instant ...
Boat Cleaning Tips — The Right Equipment Makes the Difference
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Boating is one of the best experiences that you can have on the water. Boats involve a large amount of cleaning and maintenance, though, which is often time consuming and not always enjoyable. Some boat ...
Spa Covers: Essential for Maintenance and Safety
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Enjoying a relaxing evening in a hot tub or spa following a long and tiring day is one of life's ultimate luxuries. What do you do, though, when you are finished with your toasty soak? ...
The Hidden Threat in Private Pools and Spas -- Compliant Drain Covers Offer Solution
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
Why are pool and spa drains so unsafe? Because if the drain cover is flat, any object or part of the body that covers that drain can become trapped by a powerful suction from which ...
Automatic Pool Cleaners -- The Right Choices for Small Pools, Inflatable Pools, and Spas
By Trey Collier · 13 years ago
One of the regular and required tasks that comes with owning a pool is cleaning it. But, if you own a small pool, an inflatable pool, or a spa, standard-size automatic pool cleaners will prove ...