Tag Archives: backyard
Earth Day
Being good to the environment is an undertaking we all must take. But…you can be good to the earth and your wallet at the same time.
Hayward® considers every pool owner and their poolside experiences when designing each and every product. We believe that comfort, convenience and ambiance should never come at a cost to [...]
What’s your mood? Show it off!
The mood ring was a huge fad in the late 1970s – people just loved them! The idea was that people could tell their moods… by the colors their mood ring changed to when they wore it.
What do the colors mean?
Dark blue: Happy, romantic or passionate
Blue: [...]
Ideas for Pool and Spa Lighting
If you want a simple – yet awe-inspiring upgrade for your pool, you should consider new LED lighting for your pool. With better lighting, you can set a mood and ambiance, or simply make your pool a safer place to swim at night. Not only will you improve the overall look of your pool and [...]
Going Green with Your Pool
Maybe you’ve made your house more energy efficient. Perhaps you drive a hybrid vehicle. Isn’t it time to upgrade your pool to energy-efficient technology as well? You may be unaware of the many different ways to go green with your pool. Read below on tips and upgrades for a more environmentally-friendly pool.
Tips and Upgrades
The biggest [...]
Entertain PoolSide this Thanksgiving for a more memorable holiday
There’s nothing like the fall for fun and feasting PoolSide. Dine PoolSide this year for a more memorable, authentic Thanksgiving – it’s sure to be a holiday everyone will treasure.
You already have the perfect backdrop; Mother Nature has provided all the gorgeous colors of Autumn. Just replace spent potted summer annuals with colorful mums, decorative [...]
Outdoor Living Renovations
So you’re thinking about renovating your pool and spa, maybe your entire backyard living space. There are many things to consider before digging in.
Why renovate? Why do you want to remodel your outdoor living space? Are the materials, surfaces and equipment tired, inefficient and/or dated? Does it not suit your lifestyle and how [...]
Ambiance Looks We Love
Check out these faceted crystal solar string lights. They’re like beautiful, glittering diamond jewelry for your yard. Get the look from Frontgate.
It’s May Day, time to celebrate the end of Winter and welcome Spring. It’s time to get outdoors!
Extending living spaces outdoors is a hot trend in architecture, design and for all of us do-it-yourselfers. We want destinations where we can kick back and unwind, create memories and entertain family and friends. Beautiful spring nights spent lounging and entertaining poolside should bring you comfort, relaxation and even a little thrill! This month we’ll [...]
DIY looks we love
There are some amazing, hand-painted market umbrellas available – like this one from Paint Misbehavin. If you have a creative flair, and want to breathe new life into a tired old umbrella, follow these simple tips to create your own.
Remove your canvas umbrella from the frame.
Brush off as much of the debris as possible and [...]
