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Get your pool winterized with swimming pool safety covers.

Swimming Pool Covers for the Off-Season

From Swimming Pool Safety Covers to Winter Covers, Here’s a Look at the Best Type for Covers Your Pool in the Off-Season To keep out leaves, debris, and other unwanted objects, pools need covers when they are not in use. Covers are especially important during the winter. How well you protect your pool during the […]

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Want to make the most of hot tubs in Ottawa winter weather? Here are a few tips and points to start at.

Using Your Hot Tub in Winter – Ottawa Pools I Poolarama

Tips for Enjoying Your Hot Tub in the Cold Winter Months Hot tubs in Ottawa offer relaxation all year round, even when the temperature drops. While the winter weather may be too cold for other activities, relaxing in a hot tub is perfect for a cold winter evening. But there are a few things you […]

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Check out these helpful tips for caring for salt water swimming pools in Ottawa throughout the year!

Caring For A Salt Water Pool – Ottawa Pools I Poolarama

Tips to Keep Your Salt Water Swimming Pool in Good Condition Year-Round Whether you have a salt water swimming pool, or you’re looking to make the switch, there are unique steps to caring for these pools year-round. Although with salt water systems you never have to buy chlorine again and will save plenty of time […]

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Pools in Ottawa are, unfortunately, sometimes at the mercy of erratic weather. Here's how you can prepare for an early freeze.

Keep Pools in Ottawa Safe Early Winter

Tips to Protect Pools in Ottawa from the Damage of an Early Freeze Although the recommended pool closing time is Thanksgiving weekend, fall weather in Ottawa can be very unpredictable. It could be warm and sunny in October, or snowing before Halloween. In the event that winter comes earlier than expected and you haven’t properly […]

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Closing inground swimming pools in Ottawa doesn't have to be hard. Here's what you need to know.

When to Close Inground Swimming Pools in Ottawa

Tips for Closing Your Pool Before the Cold Weather Arrives September is here, which means pool season is sadly coming to an end. Although you don’t have to close your pool just yet, it’s something you need to think of before the colder weather arrives. By closing inground swimming pools in Ottawa before the cold […]

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Turn your empty pool into a greenhouse garden!

From Pool to Table

Garden Pools Are Becoming a Popular Trend for Growing Fresh Produce and Saving on Grocery Bills For most pool owners, enjoying a backyard pool in the summer months is a luxury, and they couldn’t imagine life without it. But for some, the cost of maintenance for pools in Ottawa might be too high for their […]

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Woman swimming in a semi inground pool this summer.

What Are Semi-Inground Pools?

What You Need to Know About Semi-Inground Pools and How They Can Work for Your Yard While the most commonly known swimming pools are inground and above-ground pools, there is a third type of swimming pool that offers some of the best features of both types—semi-inground pools. These pools are also known as on-ground and […]

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Hot tubs in Ottawa can be used all summer long if you follow these simple prep tips.

Summer Hot Tub Prep Tips

How You Can Prepare Hot Tubs for Ottawa’s Summer Months Hot tubs in Ottawa can be enjoyed year-round, and many are turned into cool tubs for the summer. However, like swimming pools, hot tubs need to be maintained for safe and optimal use, especially when used often. If you’re planning to use your hot tub […]

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Get your pool supplies in Ottawa and liven up your summer with these hilarious floaties!

6 Awesome Pool Floats

These Fun Pool Supplies Will Improve Your Pool Experience This Summer Eye-catching inflatable pool floats have been trending on Instagram this summer. From tasty foods to vibrant animals, there are many fun designs available to relax on and liven up your pool. Whether you want a float for yourself or the kids, here are the […]

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Cozy in-ground swimming pool with waterfall

Pool Trends for 2017

Check out these hot trends for pools in Ottawa this year and consider adding a few to your pool Sprucing up a pool and backyard area, even if it’s with a simple addition, can enhance how you experience your outdoor living space. If you are like most pool owners in Ottawa, you will want to […]

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