XL Scoops Top Pool Design Awards
‘Only the ‘Best of the Best’ win a British Pool & Hot Tub Award’ this is clearly demonstrated by the winners of this most prestigious awards event held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The combined swimming pool, spa, hot tub and wellness industry attracts entries from companies across Britain (and some from overseas). These […]
How to Improve the Look of Your Pool Surround
The winter is by far the best time to start some repairs and maintenance to your pool surround. If your patio is looking tired and growing weeds and moss in-between and on the slabs then you can really make a big difference with a little elbow grease! Taking pride in your pool surround not only […]
Outdoor Pool or Indoor Pool – Which One Is Best?
Swimming pools are great for all kinds of activities. The kids can play in the pool during the summer months and you can swim laps to keep fit and burn some extra calories after a heavy weekend of drinking beer and eating barbecue. But as fantastic as an outdoor pool can be, come the winter […]
Not For The Faint-Hearted – Swimming Outdoors In Winter
Now that the clocks have gone back and British Wintertime is officially upon us, most outdoor pool owners in the UK will be thinking about winterising their pools, or else they’ll have done so already. What if you don’t want to, though? After all, a pool is a big investment, and it’s a shame that […]
Modern Trends In Swimming Pool Design
Just as a home swimming pool is no longer a luxury reserved exclusively for the super-rich and famous, swimming pools themselves are breaking more and more boundaries in terms of style and design. Gone are the days of being limited to basic rectangular or kidney shaped pools. Modern swimming pool design trends include some exciting […]
Preparing Your Pool For Winter: Your Winter Pool Cover
In last week’s post, we covered how to begin preparing your swimming pool for the winter. If you have an outdoor pool you’ll need to starting thinking about this pretty soon – we’re forecast a few more weeks of sunshine, but by early October it’ll definitely be time to begin closing down. The final step […]
Preparing Your Pool For Winter: Draining Your Equipment
With the summer coming to a close and the nights drawing in, it’s time to reluctantly begin thinking about preparing your outdoor swimming pool for the winter. You may not actually need to do this until the end of September or even October, depending on how chilly you’re prepared to get before you stop using […]