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07 Jun 2011
Do you like the idea of having a swimming pool in your garden for you and your kids to play in? But you are worried by the cost of building an in ground pool, as well as how long it will take to install and how hard it will be to maintain? Well if that is...
01 Jun 2011
Many of us may think of swimming pools as being a relatively modern invention, but far from it as the first one was documented as being built in the 3rd Century BC, indeed it is known that the early Romans used swimming pools to bathe in extensively. ...
01 Jun 2011
A safe swimming pool is a happy pool. Firstly before I talk about what you need for a safe pool, I will mention insurance. This may seem odd but if you have a swimming pool you really should take out insurance against accidents that may arise from people ...
01 Jun 2011
Okay so you have decided that you are fed up with going through blistering hot Summers without a nice swimming pool to duck into to cool down in. Or maybe you are jealous of hearing your neighbors have fun in their swimming pool. Are pools expensive to ...
26 May 2011
It is interesting to look at an old swimming pool to see the way that they have changed over the years and compare it to today’s modern pool. A very good benefactor by the name of George Lawrence built a lido or outdoor swimming pool just prior to the ...
26 May 2011
Well if you have a few tens of thousands of pounds to spare then you could go the whole hog and have an in ground swimming pool installed, yet if you are like most of us then you may not have £20,000 lying around to install an in ground swimming pool. ...
26 May 2011
Is it hot today? Would you like to have a dip in your own pool? But do you think you cannot afford one? Well think again! With the recent innovations and designs intex may have made your dream pool affordable. Okay so it maybe an above ground swimming ...
26 May 2011
The typical soft liner frame supported pool has many advantages for the family in the summer days, and has the advantage that it can be safely deconstructed in the Winter, and stowed safely away when not needed. They are very easy to erect and all you ...
09 May 2011
There is a relatively new idea in the above ground paddling or swimming pool market that appears to be a little more than the usual inflatable splash pools. Ideally built as a play pool for children it comes as a see through inflatable pool brought onto ...
09 May 2011
The above ground swimming pool market has grown rapidly over the years, and there seem to be a never ending set of different designs all of which have some good points, and some not so good points. The market has grown because it is a fairly easy entry ...
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09 May 2011
The discussion always occurs on whether it is best to have an “In ground” pool or “An above ground” pool, and what are the advantages, and what are the disadvantages? I read an article on the pools of Orange County in California where there is probably ...
21 Apr 2011
The portable swimming pool is something that sounds great, but when looked at closely is something which can seem to be a great problem. The development of the inflatable pool, and the intex type frame and liner pools are something that is changing that ...
21 Mar 2011
There are many benefits to owning a swimming pool, one of which is the social status that owning a swimming pool brings. And make no mistake swimming pools are a still very much perceived as a status symbol, as they certainly say “I have arrived”....
21 Mar 2011
Are all above ground swimming pools the same? Actually there are around eight different types that are currently on the market for you to consider, varying in price and features, from less than a hundred pounds to up to eight thousand for a wooden above ...
18 Mar 2011
Would you love a swimming pool, but you have small children at home? Or have friends that are always coming around with their own children? Or perhaps the neighbours child is always being inquisitive and appearing in your garden? You may lead a busy lifes...
18 Mar 2011
Whilst every Intex above ground swimming pool comes with a high capacity and high efficiency water filter, this does not mean that your above ground pool will just look after itself. A pool needs some love and a bit of work to keep the water crystal clean...
16 Mar 2011
There is no getting away from the fact that as swimming pools are full of water that they can be a danger to adults and more prominently children. As such if you have an above ground swimming pool then you need to have a careful think about pool ...
16 Mar 2011
Well you have bought your new Intex swimming pool, built it up and installed it, filled it with water and you have begun to use it. However you might want to consider the purchase of a few accessories, as whilst they come with a high capacity and high ...
16 Mar 2011
Well you may have just gone out over the weekend and bought an above ground swimming pool, assembled it, filled it full of water and started using it. Or you may have spent several tens of thousands getting a contractor to build you a top of the range ...
08 Mar 2011
Buying a swimming pool these days is far easier than it was a decade ago, and one of the reasons that pools are more affordable to buy these days is with the advent of Intex swimming pools. Above ground swimming pool designs have made pools accessible to ...
08 Mar 2011
If you like the idea of a round above ground swimming pool but feel that you want something a little more durable than an easy set swimming pool, then maybe you should look at an Intex round metal frame swimming pool. Whilst they are not as fast to ...
21 Feb 2011
It does not matter whether you have a large ultra frame rectangular pool, or a small easy set pool, you will need to establish a pool maintenance routine.Ideally you need to do this before you even start to build your pool and fill it with water, as the ...
21 Feb 2011
Well if you are considering buying an above ground swimming pool then you should certainly take a look at Intex, as they are the leading producer of above ground swimming pools worldwide. This is not without reason as they offer a vast range of pools for ...
21 Feb 2011
Setting up an Intex easy set round swimming pool could not be easier. The simplicity of the design means that they are one of the most popular above ground swimming pools to purchase Worldwide. An easy set pool can be bought either from a specialist pool ...
17 Feb 2011
An alternative to the classic Intex easy set pool is the Intex round metal frame pool. Whilst they may take a little longer to assemble they are more durable and whilst costing more they may well be worth the extra investment as a ...
17 Feb 2011
There are a multitude of above ground swimming pools available for you to purchase. With circular pools from just eight feet in diameter to oval above ground swimming pools that can be up to thirty two feet or more in length. Some above ground swimming ...
17 Feb 2011
Intex oval frame pools are virtually like having an in ground swimming pool. Yet they feature the same easy simplicity and ease of construction as the Intex easy set pools. In addition they offer the virtually the same large sizes as an in ground swimming...
17 Feb 2011
Are you looking to buy an in ground swimming pool? But are you put off by the total cost or the time it will take to build, or even the six weeks or more it might take to get planning permission. Well then you might want to consider one of Intex’s ...
17 Feb 2011
Let us face it a swimming pool is a great addition to any house. But do you go for an in ground pool or an above ground pool? Well whilst in an ideal World we would probably opt for an in ground pool, they do have several disadvantages, such as the higher...
25 Jan 2011
Make no mistake being able to afford to buy a swimming pool and being able to afford to heat it can be a very different matter...
25 Jan 2011
To ensure that you get the best from your above ground pool then you will need to ensure you keep on eye on a few things...
25 Jan 2011
The benefits of above ground swimming pools are numerous. For a start, in general you do not have to order them, you can just go into a store and buy one off of the shelf. They are also available at a fraction of the cost of an in ground pool. Not only ...
20 Jan 2011
Intex offer a very wide range of above ground swimming pools from simple easy set pools to rectangular metal frame pool sets....
20 Jan 2011
Installing your Intex above ground pool should be a very simple task and even those with very limited DIY skills should be able to install one. In the case of an Intex easy set pool then it is very easy indeed. With an Intex easy set pool all you have to ...
20 Jan 2011
Just like an in ground pool an above ground swimming pool needs regular maintenance to ensure the water in your pool remains crystal clear. As with any swimming pool you will need to establish a simple maintenance routine....
20 Jan 2011
Okay so you have enough money to buy a swimming pool, but you need to consider the running costs as well. It is a bit like buying a Ferrari only to discover you can only sit and watch it, as you cannot afford to insure it to drive. The same applies to a ...
17 Jan 2011
So you have just got that big bonus paycheck and you want to go and buy a swimming pool, but where do you start? There are four main types of swimming pool – Above ground, Block and Liner, Free form (where the pool is built in any shape) and what I would ...
17 Jan 2011
Well you might have purchased a basic above ground swimming pool, and think that is where the buck stops. But you could be wrong as there are a multitude of great accessories that can bring your above ground swimming pool to life....