2018 Spring Home & Garden
6
Living the Cabana Life
When spring arrives, summer is just a hop, skip
and jump away. There is nothing like relaxing
by the pool on a hot summer’s day.
Thinking ahead when it comes to your pool
will ensure you are party-ready come warmer
weather.
Putting in a Pool
Thinking of adding a pool to your backyard
oasis? Here are few things to keep in mind as
you plan.
• Know the basics of what you want before
requesting quotes. Do you want an above- or
below-ground pool? What general size are you
looking to install?
• It’s also important to be fl exible on size if you
aren’t too constrained by your property. Allow
yourself the imagination of going a little wider
or longer than you fi rst considered.
• Understand the difference between vinyl,
concrete and fi berglass. Not every material suits
every need.
Refreshing Your Existing Pool
Diligence is required to maintain a clean, safe
and attractive pool. By staying on top of pool
maintenance, you will ward off major costs
down the road.
Here are some key steps:
• Drain your pool cover and clean it before stor-
ing it for the season.
• Inspect your pool’s tile or lining and
look for cracks or potentials for leaks.
• Consider adding water to your pool.
Proper water levels are important for
your pool skimmer to run properly.
• Turn on all equipment to make sure
everything is running properly. If there
is a problem, you don’t want to fi nd out
the weekend before a pool party.
to be sure they are clean and safe.
Winter storage can produce mold or break down
certain materials — weakening them and mak-
ing them unsafe. Replace toys and fl oats that
have been compromised and give toys that have
survived the winter a good scrub before using
them.
Don’t Forget About the Toys
It is always a good idea to inspect your
pool toys and fl oats before every season
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