If you live in a community with lakes/ponds these are where ducks and geese like to hang out. However, when you have a swimming pool in your backyard, and the water is still and pristine, then be aware that you may hear a “quack” from your outdoor family room. Many pool owners are frustrated with ducks, geese, and birds invading …
Pool Day or Beach Day?
As much as a fun day out at the beach can be, it can often come with its fair share of problems and hazards that can quickly take the pleasure out of a nice family outing. However, there’s no need to fret because we’ve got the perfect solution for you. We’ve compiled a list of reasons why owning a pool …
Patio Furniture Materials
Most homeowners prefer to invest in outdoor furniture that is durable and weather resistant. So before spending your hard-earned money, familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of varying garden furniture. Aluminum Outdoor Patio Furniture Aluminum is one of the most beautiful materials for outdoor furniture. It makes it an excellent choice for outdoor use for its versatility, durability, and …
The Best Time to Use the Spa
You may already know that a spa has many uses that can benefit your health. To get the most out of your spa, you need to know why, how, and when to use your spa, how often you can use it, and create a routine that works best for you. Three Common Questions Regarding a Spa How Often Should I …
Best Swimming Strokes
Whether you have a pool in your backyard or not, it is important that your children and adults learn the different styles of swimming strokes. The four most common swimming strokes are Breaststroke, Freestyle, Backstroke, and Butterfly. Breaststroke One of the most basic styles to start with is the breaststroke. The movement is like that of a frog, where the …
Can a Swimming Pool Be Ecofriendly?
Swimming pools are the quintessential symbol of summer. Nothing is as relaxing as a pool, perhaps with a trendy inflatable swan floating in it. Traditional swimming pools however impact the environment in three ways: high water use, high energy use, and harmful chemicals, and the specific impact of your pool depend on your energy and water sources. Is your home …
Preserving Water in Your Swimming Pool
High temperatures or excessive splashing can reduce the water level in the pool. On the other hand, if a problem persists over brief periods of time, there may be an indication of leakage that is causing the water level to drop more quickly. Leakage can bring many issues, such as increasing land saturation and a larger than normal water bill. …
The Skimmer – An Important Part of the Swimming Pool (Part 2)
Since the late 1950s, skimmers became essential for keeping pool water clean and the pump running efficiently in your pool. If you see an opening on the waterline, it’s most likely a skimmer. It is important to understand how it works to get the most out of this essential part of your pool. We invite you to read on where …
Swim a Mile in Your Pool
Swimming a mile increases endurance and tones your entire body. It takes an average swimmer about an hour to swim a mile in a pool, and this endurance workout burns calories and helps you tone your body gently. Swimming targets all major muscle groups. You strengthen your back, shoulders, arms, hips, glutes, legs, and core. According to the Mayo Clinic, …
Swimming Pool Exercises
If you like to have fun in the pool, why not use your free time and do some pool exercises? Pool noodle workouts are an excellent choice if you are not fit or have joint and mobility issues that make traditional exercises difficult or painful. It helps to maintain or improve the cardiovascular system and strengthens and tones muscles. When …
5 Reasons to Build a Swimming Pool in the Fall
Every homeowner dream of having an in-ground pool on their property. Imagine a place for your family and friends to hang out. And, did we tell you that it helps to increase the value of your home? However, the end of Summer doesn’t mean missing the opportunity to build a new swimming pool. In fact, installing your pool during the …
Which Waterproof Smartwatches are Best?
Four years ago, we published content about waterproof smartwatches. At the time, the Apple Watch Series 3 and the Fitbit Versa were the only ones in the market. The rules for water protection are still the same. Any product declared as water-resistant must have a registration with the IEC60529 international code. In smartwatches, water-resistant timepieces must have the letters IP …
The Best Exercise for Expecting Moms – Swimming Pregnant
If you are expecting and you worry about how you will look after giving birth, well, we have good news! Swimming pregnant is one of the most beneficial and safest workouts to do during pregnancy. It is an aerobic exercise that is fun to do while improves circulation and elevates oxygen levels – two essential elements that the body needs …
Pool Chillers and its Advantages
We are in the hottest month of the year. If you have a pool, you already know to expect the water to be cool and refreshing. However, the days are longer, and the oasis gets more exposure to sun rays. So, did you ever jump into a pool and discover the water is hot? Then your swimming pool needs pool chillers. …
Can Sunscreen Affect a Swimming Pool’s Water?
In the last thirty years, swimmers have become more conscientious about skincare and avoiding skin damage caused by long hours exposed under the sun. Sunscreen products come in many formats, including spray. While people find ways to protect their skins from the sun, they forget how it can affect the pool’s water. However, it should be a regular part of a …
What to Do with a Pool When a Freeze is Coming
If a pool has unwinterized equipment or your pump isn’t running, there can be freeze damage during a freeze. Repairing it can be costly. The best way is prevention. Winterizing the pool equipment and plumbing, keeping the pumps running, and installing freeze protection equipment is the best way to prevent damage. Keep Pool Pumps Running We are lucky to enjoy …
Enjoy a Fit and Cool Summer!
We all want to look fit and energetic in the summertime. With that being the case, you would investigate an air-conditioned gym, but it can be costly. If you are looking to exercise outdoors, then we have news for you; the Texas heat can sap up your energy and your motivation. As we get triple-digit temperatures in the summer, working …
It’s a Process – Designing a Swimming Pool
We meet new people every day, and there is always the question “what do you do for a living?” A common answer to this question is “I’m in sales”. Most people, however, leave the answer to that and don’t go into what company they sell for, or what their specific job entails. So now the question arises: What does designing …
Plants That Can Keep Bugs Away from Your Swimming Pool
We know how much you love your outdoor family room. There is nothing better than sitting back and enjoying your swimming pool and garden. But, did you know that there are plants you can put in your garden to help keep the bugs away from your oasis? This is a great time to plan your garden for when your swimming …
How to Clean Your Pool’s Filter Cartridge
The beauty, function, and design of a swimming pool may come secondary to keeping the pool water clean. It is essential to install a good filter system to guarantee that the oasis has clean water, without bacteria. A cartridge filter is the most popular type of pool filter to use on a home pool. The filter artifacts are pleated, and …
Mid-Summer Swimming Pool Maintenance
Summer is in full swing, with heat waves that come and go, leaving extreme temperatures in most of the country. Therefore, swimming pools are your best allies to beat the heat. If you are one of many who has an oasis in their backyard, the chances are that you are enjoying and making the most of it. Some say that …
How to Prepare Your Swimming Pool for the Hurricane Season
Many experts predict that this year’s hurricane season will be as active, or more than the 2017 hurricane season. * There is a good probability a major hurricane of category 3-5 will touch land this year, with a 63% probability versus 52% of this happening compared to the last century. In summary, the U.S. Eastern Coast has a 39% chance …
Tips On How To Clean Your Grill
If there is an item as necessary for the dream backyard as the swimming pool, it has to be the barbecue grill. Grills are the heart of the party; the item that cooks your hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks and, fish to perfection. Remember that with grills, cleanliness is the key. You may be somebody who believes that charcoal ash is …
It’s Armed Forces Day – Pool Therapy Healing
This Saturday, May 19, you may see a parade in your hometown composed of army jeeps, tanks, marines marching displaying their rifles, and the celebration of patriot colors. This day is Armed Forces Day in the United States. As a small contribution to this day, Platinum Pools is advising those who served in times of war and peace on how …
How to Clean Your Outdoor Furniture Cushions
It’s that time of the year again! Time to put away everything winter-related; throw away what you don’t use; rearrange the furniture and do some deep spring cleaning. During the long and tedious process of spring cleaning, you may forget your outdoor furniture. Believe it, or not, many people forget that the backyard is also part of their home. Oh …
Why Automatic Pool Cleaners are Better for Your Swimming Pool
An important guarantee Platinum Pools gives to their customers is a low-maintenance, custom-made swimming pool. Owning a low maintenance swimming pool means that it only takes around 15 minutes to care for your pool. An essential accessory you need for your pool is an automatic pool cleaner. In the past, a pool owner had to put together an entire pool …
Are You Ready for Spring?
Texans don’t close their swimming pools in winter time, and that’s a fact. But this last season was full of surprises (weather wise), so many pool owners opted for the warmth of the spa. Now that spring is around the corner, it’s time to get your oasis ready. The Garden Around Your Pool Prepare the area around your swimming pool …
It’s Time for Your Swimming Lesson
As spring approaches, many homeowners are looking to purchase a swimming pool. But, safety comes first, and it is vital for your children to take swimming lessons. It is the one skill that they should learn as early as possible. Why Are Swimming Lessons Important? If you have children and there is a swimming pool in your backyard, have them …
Proper Swimming Pool Clothing
Do you, or someone you know, have a habit of swimming in the pool with your street clothes on? We are sorry to say that pools and street clothes don’t mix. A once-in-a-while dip in the pool with regular clothing may not make much of a difference. But, if you have a lot of people in your pool with everyday …
Presidents’ Day by the Pool
The school year comes with a lot of challenges for parents. It’s all about the Christmas pageant, the Halloween costume contest or graduation. But there is nothing more challenging than a long weekend. There are not many of them, but it’s not like summer, where you can plan ahead for that trip in a car or a plane, or even …
Valentine’s Day by the Pool
Whether it rains or shines, expect Valentine’s Day to be in the low 70°F. So, get the decorations out and have the best pool party ever. Here are some ideas to make the gathering a memorable one: Planning Decorations Simple decorations like red, white and pink balloons go well. You can make a bunch and tie them together on a …
Valentine’s Day Colors for Your Swimming Pool
When we think of a Valentine’s Day gathering by the swimming pool, the first thing that comes to mind is a heart-shaped pool. That is all fine and dandy; but, if you don’t use colored LED lights, your oasis will look like it does every single day. The Colors of Valentines Days All holidays have their signature color to represent …
Aqua Yoga and Its Benefits
If you have a swimming pool, then congratulations! The swimming pool is not only for enjoyment but also for relaxation. And if you think that yoga is just to practice on the floor in your living room or terrace, well, the answer is no. When Paramahansa Yogananda published “Autobiography of a Yogi” in 1946, very few got into practicing yoga. …
Don’t Make Your Cat Swim in Your Pool, or You Can…
Cats and dogs. They have fur, four legs, a tail, eyes, a nose, a mouth, and the ability to wake you from the best night’s sleep. So, how can we tell the two apart? Well, while the dog is friendly and dependent, the cat is moody and independent. And if you’re asking if there is another way to tell them …
Pebble Surfaces are Better for Your Swimming Pool
Pebble surfaces are the rage when it comes to custom-built swimming pools. If you are looking to have an oasis in your backyard, and you are considering low maintenance, then pebble finishing your pool is what you need. But first, why Pebble Surfaces and not plaster surfaces? Pebble finishing is more expensive than plaster, but it has a much longer …
Swimming Pool Check Up
You decided to heat your pool for this winter time, right? Don’t think that your pool will stay clean even if you shut off your heating device for a few hours. It takes a few hours to freeze the water and subsequently, the tubes. Remember that you must check your backyard oasis, no matter what, to ensure that all is …
Hot Tub & Spa Tips For The Winter
Hot Tub & Spa Tips For The Winter When the cold season arrives, many look forward to that little time to relax in a spa or a hot tub. But like all bodies of water, there are procedures that a spa owner must know. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy the benefits of using your spa or …
How to Choose The Right Pool Cover
One of our colleagues told us recently of why her father bought a pool cover. She said that the swimming pool was not in her family’s home but at a weekend retreat they owned. Every weekend they found strangers jumping over the fence and having fun. “It was at that moment that my father decided to get a cover for …
The Importance of Having Fire Pits
Savvy homeowners are gearing more into outdoor living. Outdoor kitchens, flower beds, and swimming pools with spas took over the once popular wooden decks and grills. But it is the fire pit that is in high demand- illuminating evening sky across the country. Note that it is essential to select the right fire pit based on available space, budget and, …
How to Clean a Swimming Pool After a Hurricane
It’s All About The Chemicals That You Use In the last two months, the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean got struck with high-category hurricanes. Harvey got the best of eastern Texas while Irma came two weeks later and hit Florida. But it would be the Antilles Islands that got the worst of the storms. The Antilles islands were hit by …
Our Favorite Water Sports & Swimming Pool Exercises
Out of the 59 water sports in existence, only 8 of them are popular in swimming pool activities. Whether the kids want to imitate Michael Phelps, or the adults want to find a more comfortable way to lose weight, and gain muscle and joint flexibility, there is a water exercise to suit your needs. What is truly amazing is that …
Aquatic Physical Therapy at Home
When a Swimming Pool Becomes Your Best Medicine A swimming pool in your home gives you immediate access to many ways to keep in shape, invite people to have a great time or create memories. It can also increase the value of your property. And you may know the benefits of having a hot tub to release stress after a …
Swimming Pool Finishes & Surfaces
While building a pool, there are a lot of things that should be considered: The size, dimensions, motors and chemicals. All such technical matters are better left to the architect while you just wait for the time when you’ll be floating around. However, one thing that you should be interested is in selecting the surface of the pool. This part …
Customize Your Pool With a Beautiful Rock Waterfall
Planning to extend the beauty of your existing pool? Swimming pools have become the latest trend in home improvement. There are a lot of reasons due to which people prefer to have a pool in the backyard of their home. However, the inclusion of new features and concepts is also done to enhance the existing beauty. One of the famous …
5 Swimming Pool Trends for 2017
Build a perfect pool with the hottest pool trends of 2017. Pool designs and trends are forever changing. Technology is advancing so many aspects of our lives, and the pool industry is not lacking. With the fast advancement of technology, there are always new gadgets, systems, and designs that emerge into the market every year. In a world of social …
Back to Basics: Proper Swimming Techniques
Want to swim like the pros? We’ve got you! Catch yourself struggling to stay afloat in the pool? Notice that your go-to swimming technique is the doggy paddle? Stress no more! Platinum Pools has all tips you’ll need to swim like a pro this summer. So get out, grab some goggles, swimming cap, your most trusted bathing suit, and become …
Best Natural Bug Repellants
Get ready for spring and summer full of outdoor activities without the pesky mosquitoes. Texas summers are for sitting outside by the pool (or inside with the air conditioning set to 70). Whether you are tanning, swimming, grilling, or just enjoying a nice day by the pool, there’s one thing you can never escape in Houston. What’s that? Mosquitoes! Those …
Winter Time Activities by the Fire Pit
Ignite your backyard patio and pool with luxurious fire bowls, pits, and other custom fire features. Luckily, Houston winters can be mild, and bearable at times. Which allows for some fun in the cold. Enjoy the brisk cold air by a nice and cozy fire pit or outdoor fire place. Activities by The Fire Hot Chocolate and Ghost Stories Make …
How to Close Your Pool Off for Winter
It might be easy to think that your pool will be fine if unused during the winter. That all you need is a pool cover, or that it might just freeze over and thaw by spring. However, that is not the case! Bacteria can still grow, freezing water can damage piping, filters, and much more if you don’t winterize your …