How to Choos the Right Pool for your Property

How to Choos the Right Pool for your Property You’ve decided to take the plunge (pun intended) and add a backyard pool to your home.  A pool is a sound investment that means summer fun for years to come.  Litehouse Pools & Spas knows that choosing the right type of pool for your property is imperative to maximize space, budget and features. Physical Area And Size Determining the type and size of your new pool depends heavily on the size of your property.  If you have a small backyard, consider an above ground swimming pool to maximize your space. Above ground pools are generally … Read More

How to Build an Eye-Catching Pool

How to Build an Eye-Catching Pool Swimming pool design ideas are endless, and the sheer number of choices can be both exciting and overwhelming. During the design and building process, Litehouse Pools & Spas can help you choose the type, shape and size of your pool, along with your desired depth and any added features. Consider these design ideas to make the process easier. Lounge Area Adding a lounge area to your pool is a great way to relax and socialize, enjoy a cold drink or get some poolside reading in. Whether it’s a ledge, individual built-in stools or in-water pool … Read More

Throwing the Perfect Pool Party

Throwing the Perfect Pool Party for Children A pool party is the perfect way to get your children and their friends together for some fun in the sun. Whether it’s a birthday party or an end-of-the-school-year bash, a pool party gives kids something to do and helps everyone cool off during the warmer months. At Litehouse Pools & Spas, we can help get your backyard ready for your next summer bash. Planning the Event Start by getting the children to make out the guest list. Choose beach-themed invitations or those with a fun summer theme. Chances are the kids won’t spend … Read More

Building a Great Inground Swimming Pool for your Kids

Building a Great Inground Swimming Pool for your Kids Everyone’s gearing up for the summer, and an inground swimming pool is a great way to make your yard the go-to hot spot for your kids and their friends. Naturally, you need a great space, good foundations and a solid build, but there’s plenty more to consider when making a great pool that your kids can enjoy. Get the Height Right You want a pool that your kids can stand in, so we recommend that you build it with them in mind. An extensive shallow end ensures they can put their feet on the … Read More

Taking Care of your inground Pool

Taking Care of your Inground Pool Nothing beats the summer heat like a cool, refreshing dip in a swimming pool. While above ground pools are always enjoyable, inground pools offer even more features for your family and guests to enjoy. Typically, larger and easier to enter and exit, they’re also usually much deeper, sometimes even letting you add diving boards and slides and play underwater games. However, along with the benefits, inground pools also require additional maintenance to keep the pool water fresh and the area safe. Tests and Adjustments Inground pools require regular testing for pH and chlorine. Use high-quality pool chemicals, testing devices and pool care kits to check and restore proper levels. … Read More

Swimming: How it can Improve Your Quality of LIfe

Swimming: How it can Improve Your Quality of Life While all exercise can produce greater health and longevity, studies point to swimming as one of the best choices for doing so. Here are just a few of the many reasons why: Counts As Both Cardio and Strength Training With Low Impact: While swimming, if you aren’t moving constantly, you’re sinking. (Forced cardio!) Plus, water is about 800 times denser than air, so your muscles are under constant resistance. Low impact means swimming is a great workout for injured athletes, who need to take it easy on their joints, but it … Read More

Get Fit in the Pool Without Swimming a Single Lap

Get Fit in the Pool Without Swimming a Single Lap Swimming is an amazing way to burn calories and tone your muscles. Doing laps can burn anywhere from 540 to more than 700 calories per hour — more than going for a run! But swimming isn’t the only way to use your pool to get fit. Use the natural resistance of water to add variety to your routine by incorporating these calorie-burning exercises into your repertoire. Do as many reps as you can of each exercise before moving on to the next. Repeat the circuits and increase the repetitions as … Read More

Why You Should Own a Swimming Pool

Why You Should Own a Swimming Pool ENDLESS VACATION When you go on vacation there is always that sadness at the end of your week that your vacation has come to end. When you own your own swimming pool the vacation never has to end! Having a pool in your own backyard makes you feel like you’re on vacation with every use. Lay back and soak up the sun whenever you want. ESSENCE OF ENJOYMENT A new swimming pool is every family’s dream. Owning your own swimming pool is always fun, no matter how it is used – for games, … Read More