Swimming pool owners are always looking for ways to have even more fun in their backyard, and for some that includes finding ways to save money on the pool operating and maintenance costs. We have some tips on ways for pool owners to save money on their pools and increase their energy efficiency. Continue Reading
If you’re like most homeowners you’re looking for ways to save money in your household budget. And in the summer months when the heat and humidity are on the increase so too are your cooling bills. This year, as we spend more time at home, it’s even more important to find ways to save.
Last summer, did you wish you hadn’t put off that pool project you had been considering? Well now is the time to start planning so that you don’t have to wait another year. In order to be ready for the swim season in Ohio and Michigan start examining these things now: Continue Reading
It’s likely that you have taught your children that peeing the pool is not acceptable. Chances are, you urge them to get out of the water at least every thirty minutes to go to the bathroom, right? Well when it comes to public pools, there may or may not be parents in attendance who will do the same. Chances are, there are no parents in sight because the public pools typically provide on-site lifeguards.
If you or your child are swimming in a public pool, you just might be swimming in quite a bit of urine. When you have your own swimming pool, you can rest assured that not only are your children getting out of the water to use the bathroom, but that the water is clean and clear and free of bacteria. Continue Reading
Your swimming pool installed and now comes the fun part – the installation of a diving board and slide. They certainly can be fun, but you have to practice caution and follow some safety rules.
A lot of people view a diving board as simply an add-on to the pool fun, but diving boards are the cause of many a backyard mishap. It should be routine for your swimming pool builder or service professional to check that your diving board is secure and in safe operating order. He or she will ensure that none of the hardware has become loose and that there are no cracks in the foundation securing the diving board. Continue Reading
With summer officially here and the days are warming up, it’s important to know and understand the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. Even if you are spending hours in and around the pool, you aren’t immune to heat exhaustion or other heat related illnesses. Continue Reading
Most of us love to listen to music and when you’re at the pool or quarry to enjoy a summer dip, you don’t necessarily want to listen to what everyone else is listening to. Hence, the headphones. Continue Reading
Imagine slipping into the warm, jet-filled depths of your backyard hot tub. It’s a luxury like no other, especially when the winter winds are blowing. Hot tubs are investments in both health and relaxation so you should make certain you protect your investment with a hot tub cover.
We believe that you shouldn’t think of a cover as an accessory, but as an additional component in your investment in the hot tub itself. Continue Reading
Spring has finally arrived in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. At Hawaiian Pool Builders we understand how ready you are for your in-ground swimming pool to be open, and how ready you are to dive right in. With summer not too far off, it’s a smart idea to make sure all of your electrical sources are safe. Since May is electrical safety month, we want to review the basics of ensuring all your power is in good working condition. Continue Reading
We often hear swimming pool owners, or those who are thinking about buying a swimming pool ask some common questions. We want to share three quick questions and answers that have come up recently. Continue Reading
