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Inverter heat pumps
The introduction of Inverter technology has become a popular choice for Pool owners. If you want to swim in your pool every day, require exercise... Read...
Kidding around
For parents who want to encourage a little less screen time, creating kid-safe play spaces outside will help the whole family maintain a healthy... Read...
Let there be light
Poolscaping can have a dramatic effect on the ambience of a pool area. Just as planting and furniture can bring a design to life and provide... Read...
Making the most of it
Whether you’re hosting the family for a full Christmas feast or just throwing some snags on the barbie when friends drop by, alfresco dining... Read...
Power and water don’t mix
A pool or spa can provide years of entertainment and pleasure for the whole family but when it comes to safety, what you can’t see can harm you.... Read...
Pump it up
Electric heat pumps are another popular choice, delivering warmer water even while the sun doesn’t shine. Electric pumps extract heat from the air... Read...
Quick Tips
Shorter days and cooler weather may signal the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean the end of pool maintenance for the year. An ounce of... Read...
Shrinking Spaces
Shrinking land availability and a desire to remain closer to urban centres is changing client expectations when it comes to homes. While the land... Read...
Swimmer health. To pee, or not to pee..
When questioned about the behaviour of their guests, half (49%) said they would not invite guests back if they discovered they were guilty of the... Read...
Swimming pool safety
Swimming pools allow us to get together with friends and family and to share fun, fitness and relaxation. But they can also pose a risk. By... Read...
That little something extra
Clear sparkling water — it’s every pool owner’s dream. So, should you consider going the extra mile and installing an ozone generator, UV sanitiser... Read...
The big chill – winterising your pool
While most parts of Australia enjoy a relatively mild and short winter, your swimming pool still needs a little TLC to survive the off-season.... Read...
The great cover-up
Installing a pool can involve a seemingly endless series of decisions — location, design, interior finishes, tiles, deck materials, fencing... Read...
Tips for toddlers
Ten children between the ages of 3 and 5 years drown every year in Australia. Almost 50% of all drowning deaths occur in home swimming pools. Boys... Read...
‘Tis the season
There’s no getting around it — pool ownership entails a certain amount of cleaning, maintenance and general upkeep. Requirements will vary... Read...
Under the Sun
Australia’s solar power uptake rates are among the highest in the world, with some homeowners choosing to capitalise on that investment and add... Read...
Warmer Water
Australia is lucky enough to have the option of various pool heating systems, such as heat pumps, gas heaters and solar heating. however, heating a... Read...
What a Gas
Despite Australia’s reputation as the land of eternal sunshine and long hot summers, most backyard pools benefit from the installation of a heating... Read...

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