Pool & Spa Blog

How to hire the right Vancouver swimming pool contractor
You have decided a custom build pool is exactly what you need. So how do you hire the right Vancouver swimming pool contractor? Here are some tips that will help you find the right fit for your pool building needs! Know what you want in a pool contractor...

6 tips to help spruce up the area around your inground hot tub
Although your inground hot tub provides endless relaxation, has it been placed in a setting where you can feel truly relaxed? A few well-placed design features can go a long way towards making your backyard look like a bona fide outdoor retreat. Here are a few ways to...

Custom features to add your swimming pool design
Have you finally decided to build a swimming pool? That’s wonderful news! Before you contact a professional Vancouver swimming pool contractor it is worth thinking about what custom features you would like to add your swimming pool design. Here is a list of our most...

Hot tub maintenance 101: How to use a spa test kit
On our blog, we have previously outlined the importance of keeping your hot tub’s chemicals in balance. Now that you know how important hot tub maintenance is, we want to address how to use a spa test kit. Hot tub maintenance 101 – what a spa water test kit is, and...

Should you install an outdoor or indoor hot tub?
Building a hot tub can be a great investment for your home. Not only do they provide amazing health benefits they can also be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your property. But how do you decide where to put one? The first decision you will need to make is...

Ask a Vancouver swimming pool contractor: What are the main parts of my pool?
So you own a swimming pool, but do you really know how all of its different pieces work or even what they are called? Today, we are going to break down the main pool components that you should know in order to properly care for and maintain them. As a professional...

The top 4 hot tub health facts & myths
We are sure that by now you have heard that hot tubs provide many health benefits for bathers, including reducing anxiety and relieving pain just to name a few, but what about hot tub health concerns? Which concerns are fact and which are fiction? Top 4 most...

The pros and cons of different pool entry options
There are so many things you need to consider before installing a swimming pool in your backyard. From where to put it, to how deep it should be, to what features you want to include, you should plan out your design wants and needs before contacting a Vancouver...

How to throw the perfect Christmas hot tub party for your family
With holiday gatherings in BC limited to just our immediate households this year, the holidays are certainly going to look a little different – so finding creative ways to celebrate will be crucial. Our suggestion? Throw a unique Christmas hot tub party for your...

Hot tub safety tips to keep your family healthy this winter
With the first day of winter just around the corner, many homeowners will be firing up their hot tubs for the season – especially with many holiday plans cancelled or postponed this year. Hot tubs and winter go hand-in-hand, but before you dash out to your tub, here...