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Water Chemistry Guide

Water chemistry is the most important part of owning and maintaining a pool. Proper water balance not only ensures that your pool water is clean and safe to swim in, the right balance of chemicals also extends the life of...

Swim Spa Benefits for Seniors

Many of the unwanted side effects of aging can be mitigated by consistent use of a swim spa. Swim spas offer the benefits of a owning both a pool and a spa, namely hydrotherapy. The spa aspects provide relief to...

Winterizing your above ground pool

For many people, winterizing an above ground pool can seem like a daunting task. In reality, winterizing is probably one of the easiest tasks that you must perform on your pool yearly, depending where you live. A properly winterized pool...

Pool Safety

Pool Safety: Owning a swimming pool is one of the most enjoyable investments you will ever make. Unlike going on vacation, where you can spend endless amounts of money for nothing more than a few pictures and a few memories,...

How do I open my swimming pool for the season?

Here is a quick checklist on the proper steps to open your swimming. We are here to help. Bring us a sample of your pool water at any time for a free water analysis to ensure you start of on the right foot.

How to treat an Algae bloom

Every pool owner at one time or another will have to deal with the dreaded A-word: "Algae". Algae is a small water borne organism that grows in your pool when your chlorine levels are too low or your water is...

How to clean your patio furniture cushions

Spring and warmer weather is just around the corner and we know with everyone spending all of their time home practicing safe social distancing you have all been cleaning and organizing your homes. Next you will want to get your...

CR Plastics Outdoor Furniture

Here at At Home Recreation we strive for quality and excellence in our products. One of the outdoor furniture line’s we are most proud to carry is CRP Plastics. CRP Plastics is an outdoor furniture manufacturer that opened their doors...

How to Backwash a Sand Filter

Backwashing is the process of flushing out debris caught by a sand filter and essentially “washing” the sand. This process is important to prolong the efficiency and lifespan of a sand filter. In this post we will explore the proper...

Pool Filtration Tips and Tricks

Some of the most common questions new pool owners have are about water filtration. There are 3 basic types of filters: sand, cartridge, and diatomaceous earth, or D.E. No matter what type of filter you own, the basics of pool...

Benefits of Owning a Spa

Spa ownership has many benefits. Not only is it an attractive and fun addition to your backyard, a spa can improve your quality of life and well being. Here we will discuss some of the benefits of owning a spa....