Planning to Buy a Swimming Pool. Aaaahhh… Your very own backyard oasis. Fun in the sun with your family and friends. Sounds great, doesn’t it? You bet it does.

But there are so many great choices out there. Above-ground. Inground. Aluminum. Steel. Fiberglass. Concrete. What’s a poor pool buyer to do?

Planning to Buy a Hot Tub Spa. Here are a few facts you should know…

Q. What is the difference between a spa, hot tub Jacuzzi and whirlpool?

A. Basically, the word “spa” is used to describe any one of a number of jetted, heated, water-filled tubs. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a spa is defined as “a celebrated watering place in Belgium; any place, especially a resort, having a mineral spring.”

Swimming Pool Water Chemistry And Water Testing. The subject of water testing may transport you back to the days when you were in school and final exams were approaching, all too quickly for your comfort. Rest assured, pool- and spa-water tests are much less painful than you may imagine. What’s more, regularly testing your pool and spa water is a critical part of any maintenance routine. Each element defined in the Keeping Your Water Balanced section has a specific test to give you an up-to-the-minute evaluation of your pool and spa water. Once again, your pool/spa supply shop is the best place to buy these test kits. To give you a brief outline of their use, we review all the various tests you, or your service professional, must perform on your pool and spa…