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17
Jan

How to Clean up an Unused Pool in Five Steps

If you want to bring an unused pool back to life, it usually just requires a little bit of direction and a fair amount of effort. If there’s still water in the pool, follow the six steps described below. Skim the top. You can use a hand skimmer to remove any leftover floating debris before running a pool filter. It

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13
Jan

Comparison and Contrast of Mesh and Vinyl Pool Covers

Which is better, a mesh or vinyl pool cover? A brief comparison and contrast between the two will help you decide. Advantages of Mesh Covers Mesh covers usually cost less than the vinyl ones. In fact, you could pay at least $200, and possibly up to $600 more for one. However, inexpensive doesn’t necessarily mean cheap. High-quality ones last up

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8
Jan

3 Benefits of Hiring a Pool Cleaning Service

There are a few benefits of hiring a pool cleaning service.  The primary reason many people decide to hire a pool cleaning service is because they do not want the hassle of cleaning the pool themselves.  There are benefits of hiring a pool cleaning service that you may not have been aware of. Having Peace of Mind Having peace of

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6
Jan

Special Events in Danville, CA : You Won’t Want to Miss

There are plenty of enjoyable things to do in Danville year round. On January 10, the Danville Knights of Columbus present the second annual winter crab feed and gala auction, which will feature all-you-can-eat servings of delicious Pacific crab, fresh pasta, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Also on January 10 will be the opening reception at the Village Theater Art

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30
Dec

Swimming Pool: How to Go Green

In today’s day and age, many individuals are trying to become more “green”. The reasons vary from one person to the next and may include saving money or trying to protect the environment in any way they can. Whatever the reason may be, you probably have not considered an eco-friendly swimming pool. Truth be told, your sparkling backyard oasis can

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25
Dec

Old Fashioned Gingerbread

The holidays are a great time for family and what better way to get together than around a table chock full of the most delicious food?  We love to cook, and we’ve found some great recipes over the years. Here’s one we’d like to share with you and your family this holiday season. Ingredients Produces one nine-inch square cake 1/2

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20
Dec

Happy Holidays in Danville

The holiday season is a great time to make magical memories with your family and loved ones.  We’ve been keeping our eye on the best that Danville has to offer this season, and we’d love to share with you some of these holiday events to really add some joy to your days. The Happy Holidays Musical Review is presented by

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16
Dec

Properly Caring for Your Jacuzzi During the Winter

When the temperature falls and the winter is on the way, your Jacuzzi needs to be properly cared for and maintained.  Before the winter comes, you need to have a winter checklist ready.  This checklist will ensure that your Jacuzzi is safe during the frigid winter months, and ready to be used when the warm summer months roll back around.

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11
Dec

Preparing Your Pool for a Storm

As a pool owner, you need to be knowledgeable in what you need to do when a storm is coming. Luckily, it isn’t a major cause for concern when a storm is coming in. In fact, there’s just a few simple steps that you need to follow to avoid any severe damage to your pool. Here’s what you need to

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4
Dec

How To Properly Care For Your Pool After Swimming With Your Dog

Our dogs are a part of our family and that means including them in all our family activities.  However, allowing your dog in the swimming pool can have some undesirable consequences if you don’t take the proper steps necessary to care for your pool. Make sure your dog knows how to swim before putting him in the pool.  It’s a

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