Christmas Central Blog

To Build or Not to Build? The Costs and Joys of Pool Ownership

Mar 29th 2024

If you’ve been thinking about installing an inground swimming pool in your backyard, you’re not alone. About 75,000 new swimming pools are built in the U.S. each year.The Best Things About a Swimming PoolPeople enjoy owning swimming pools for many reasons, Among them:Comfort: In many parts of the country, summer heat drives people indoors. A dunk in the pool may be one of the few way … read more

Spring Cleaning Your Pool and Spa: How to Get Rid of Winter Debris

Mar 21st 2024

Warmer weather brings with it several chores as we prepare for a summer spent outside on our porches and patios, in our yards and swimming pools. If you have a pool or spa, they also deserve a spring cleaning to get them ready to use.Remove DebrisBefore you begin cleaning the pool or spa itself, pick up the leaves, branches and other debris that have accumulated in the area and on yo … read more

North, South, East and West: When is the Best Time to Open My Swimming Pool?

Feb 20th 2024

Opening your swimming pool for the season is always exciting, but timing is everything. The ideal time to open your pool can vary greatly, depending on where you live in the United States.When is the best time to open a pool if you live in the Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest United States? Let’s take a closer look.NortheastIf you live in the North … read more