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2104, 2015

Pool Safety when Opening your Pool

Pool Safety is a top priority in the swimming pool industry as it should be. Each year there are many pool related accidents around New Jersey. Proper knowledge as well as the practice of pool safety may drastically reduce these accidents.

Many people feel they don’t have time to learn about proper pool safety, this shouldn’t […]

1804, 2015

What is the Difference between a Rotor & Spray Head?

Occasionally, when I am in the process of giving an estimate on the upgrade or repair of a lawn sprinkler system, I am asked whether I will be using rotor or spray heads in a particular area and how many. Now while not everyone asks this, the ones whom do seem to have at least […]

1404, 2015

Proper Water Balance After Winter

I do not know about you, but I am sick & tired of snow and being cold. It is time to think about warm sunny days and opening our pools. I AM SOOOOOO READY to trade the hat, scarves, gloves & boots for t-shirts, shorts, flip flops and sunscreen!

If the water in your pool was […]

1404, 2015

Pool Maintenance Myths

All pool owners have an opinion of how their pools should be cared for. This is because pools tend to be as unique as their owners – each one requiring different techniques to keep them clean and running properly according to features, environment, etc. Instead of giving you tips on how to maintain your pool, […]

1004, 2015

PVBs’ (Pressure Vacuum Breaker) – What you Need to Know

PVB (Pressure Vaccum Breaker) Basics

Also commonly referred to as a Backflow Preventor.

A PVB is a device that allows water to enter through it in one direction, but prevents it from going backwards in the opposite direction.

The PVB is used to keep unsafe water from reversing it’s flow and contaminating the clean water supply.

In New Jersey, […]

604, 2015

Pool Improvement Mistakes – New Jersey

Have you ever done a home improvement project and realized that had you prepared BEFORE the project, the headaches DURING, as well as the results AFTER made you want to hire a professional the next time? Ahem…we all have done this at least once, admit it!

Don’t throw in the towel just yet. Proper planning before […]

204, 2015

Spring is Here…Gentlemen Start Your Sprinklers!!!

Well FINALLY Spring is here and that means it’s time to get your lawn sprinkler systems up and running.

Those of us in New Jersey have had our sprinkler systems turned off for the cold Winter months, now as the Spring Start-Up is being performed, problems may be found that need attention.

Common things that need to […]

2503, 2015

The 3 Best Things About Professional Sprinkler Installation

Having your lawn sprinkler installed by a Licensed Professional offers the following 3 benefits:

Provides proper watering for your lawn and landscape
Reduces maintenance and costly repairs
Provides peace of mind

Let us explore how these 3 benefits can save you time, money and labor a bit further. .

A quality professional lawn sprinkler installation includes the proper selection & […]

1903, 2015

Pool Fence Ideas – New Jersey

For inground swimming pools in the state of New Jersey,  a fence is a must. Fences can also provide a sense of privacy that’s important to many people as they lounge around the swimming pool in their bathing suits. Before making a decision, do your homework and look over as many pool fencing ideas as […]

1503, 2015

What is a Pool Fence?

Our backyard pools are aesthetically pleasing as well as being a healthy source of family fun, however, they may also pose an ever present danger of drowning. When it comes to ensuring our children are safe, there is NO SUBSTITUTE for adult supervision, but, since we all aren’t Superman and cannot be in all places […]