Offbeat: ‘Mermaids’ Banned from Public Swimming Pools
With temperatures plummeting here in Central Pennsylvania, many homeowners are already dreaming of summer, when they can lounge by the pool, soak up some sun, and take a dip. In Australia, residents don’t have to wait so long. There, temperatures in January are the hottest of the year. And just this month, highs reached more […]
Read MoreThe Perfect Holiday Gift: A New Family Hot Tub or Pool
Only a few more days ’til Christmas! If you’re still shopping for the perfect gift (and we know that many of you are), why not surprise your family with something they’ll never forget? Forget the stocking stuffers and socks. Treat your family to what they really want: a new hot tub or swimming pool in […]
Read More7 Ways to Use Your New Hot Tub
New hot tub? By now, you probably know how to operate it. But do you really know how to use it in ways that benefit your health and mental well-being? Relaxing in the hot water of a spa has numerous health benefits. So, it’s best to take advantage at every opportunity. Here are 7 simple […]
Read MoreSkip Black Friday Stress: Spend the Morning in Your Spa
In a few days, millions of Americans will kick off the holiday season with a unique ritual in this country: Black Friday shopping. But we have a different idea: skip it. Stay home. Soak in the hot tub instead. After a long, stressful day of Thanksgiving cooking, cleaning and family gatherings, many people will only […]
Read MoreWhat’s with that pink hot tub?
If you recently spotted a pink hot tub at one of our showrooms, then you’re probably wondering what (or who) it’s for. Well, besides the fact that the pink hot tub is really cool, really fun, and exclusive to Crystal Pools, it also supports a great cause. October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we […]
Read More6 things you may not realize about hot tubs
Don’t own a hot tub? Then you probably don’t even realize all the ways you’re missing out. In a survey conducted by Hot Spring earlier this year, the spa manufacturer found some interesting differences between people’s perceptions of hot tubs and the ways that owners actually use them. The results indicate that hot tub owners […]
Read MoreHave you scheduled your fall hot tub maintenance yet?
Every hot tub requires regular maintenance to keep it clean, ensure it’s working properly and help extend its life. Fall is a great time to perform maintenance, especially if you plan to begin using it more frequently, now that temperatures are beginning to drop. You can perform this maintenance yourself – just follow the instructions […]
Read More‘Stressed’ about the end of pool season? It’s hot tub time!
Fall-like weather has finally started to arrive in Central Pennsylvania, which means many of you are already saying goodbye to the pool season. Not ready to end the water fun? You’re not alone. For many pool owners, closing the pool each year is a source of stress – not because the process is difficult, […]
Read MoreHow to close your pool
Sadly, it’s that time of year again. With summer days winding down, it’s time to start thinking about closing your pool for the colder seasons. Now is a good time to make sure you have everything you need to close the pool once temperatures begin to drop. The more prep you do now, the less […]
Read MorePool Safety Tip #137: No Bears Allowed
We stumbled across an amusing story this week about a Vancouver homeowner who realized one morning that his swimming pool was unsafe – but not for the reasons you might think. To the man’s surprise, there was a bear lounging in his pool. A video he posted on YouTube shows the bear taking […]
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