Stretch Out That Pool Season!

Most people associate pools with only summer. But, weather permitting, swimming pools can be enjoyed through Indian Summer and well into fall in many areas around the country. The only caveat about mixing pools and autumn is the amount of time you’ll spend skimming leaves!

You pool owners know what I mean—one stiff September breeze, and suddenly that placid blue glassy surface is covered in gross yard debris! This is why a pool cover is an imperative tool in getting the most and best of your pool. Come this time of year, a cover not only helps retain the precious heat during those ever-shortening days, but it saves you the headache and annoyance of having to skim and clean filters every day.

I grew up with a large in-ground pool in Massachusetts, and the cover bought us another three weeks of swimming, even it that much of a northern altitude. Plus, while all of New England is known for its beautiful foliage, you learn to like it a lot less when you are forced to habitually skim it out throughout the day. A cover assures a clean, warm swim every time. And to be blunt, it saves a lot of lives, or at least the local mice, moles, and frogs would say. Again, if you own a pool, don’t be coy—you know exactly what I mean. Skimming out the dead mouse: not a fun chore!

Any way you slice it, a pool is an expensive investment and requires a diligent amount of maintanence. A cover is the first line of defense in protecting this investment. If you own a pool, you can’t afford not to have a cover. And if you have one, but it is in bad shape (I can feel some readers cringing thinking about their frayed, falling-apart covers I KNOW so of you are guilty of still using), you should really considering getting a brand-spankin’ new pool cover. Take a look at 1800Pools.com, and InTheSwim.com to explore your many pool options. From covers to slides and all those chemicals you dump inside…they’ve got you covered! And don’t forget to stop by WantACode.com to get coupons and savings codes before you shop.