by Joy Lajom | Sep 24, 2018 | Myrtle Beach Hot Tub
Fall is one of those seasons that’s considered to be the best time to enjoy your hot tub. During this period, temperatures fall and the hot tub’s bubbly and warm water offers you a haven where you can relax and unwind after a long and hard day’s work. Unlike the winter, fall allows you to step out of your hot tub without the need to rush back inside your home to feel warm. You can go from your hot tub and play badminton with friends, and then return to the tub again to cool off without having to grab a towel. The cool air of the fall season gives a refreshing contrast to the water in the tub, without having to feel frigid. If you are looking to make your Myrtle Beach hot tub experience more rewarding this fall season, here are some things you need to know. Pumpkin Spice Hot Tub You love your hot tub and your coffee. And during the fall season, you can add pumpkin spice lattes to that list. Have you ever thought of combining them all? Nothing beats the experience of stepping into a bubbly and warm hot tub on a brisk morning in the fall season, especially when you brought some delectable caffeinated beverages with you. You can either go to the nearest coffee shop or start your espresso maker. Once you have your drinks with you, you will get to enjoy a better morning hot tub experience. Halloween Hot Tub Party You can make your Halloween party much more memorable if you throw your hot tub into the mix. Apart from...
by Joy Lajom | Sep 19, 2018 | Myrtle Beach Pools
Summer months mean longer and warmer days when you can enjoy your swimming pool. However, it likewise means that you are in store for some rain. Once the summer’s warm humid air comes across a cold front, you may be on to a rainy situation. In some cases, this may even cause some damages due to the lighting and strong winds it brings. It can be quite hard to know how to go about reopening the swimming pool following a storm. However, a quick turnaround is a must especially if you are a facility that caters to a huge number of people. Pool management should be one of the primary concerns when it comes to post storm cleanup. This will help you prepare your pool so that swimmers can get back in the water right away. You can hire professionals to help you in cleaning pool after storm. Skim And Brush The Pool Water Before adding new chemicals to your swimming pool water, you need to first check the pool’s surface for large debris. Leaves, branches, and other objects may have fallen into the pool water during the storm, and there’s no filter that can clear these kinds of huge objects from the pool water. The first step when it comes to cleaning pool after a storm is to get rid of the branches and other objects in the pool. Once you are done cleaning the surface of the pool water, the next thing you have to do is to agitate the whole pool so you can stir up any debris or dirt that might have dropped into the...
by Joy Lajom | Sep 2, 2018 | Pool Tables
Billiards table are now considered by many as a precious investment that should be properly maintained and taken care of. Myrtle Beach pool tables are not cheap investments, regardless of whether you buy a brand new or already used table. Add to this the costs required for maintenance and upkeep. If you own a pool table, it is important that you know how to properly take care of your investment. Failure to do so may mean more expenses for you to either restore or repair your table. And if the damage of wear and tear is beyond repair, you are left with the option to buy a new one or forget everything about owning a pool table and playing a game at your convenience. Here is an easy maintenance guide that you can follow to be able to use your billiards tables for much longer. Who knows, you just might be able to pass it on as a family heirloom to your children. 1. Do not attempt to move the table on your own If you want to rearrange the furniture in your game or recreation room and would have to move your pool table, it is best to hire professionals like those from Elko Spas Billiards & Pools to help you do this. Keep in mind that pool tables are installed and leveled in a certain way to ensure efficiency when using the table and playing a game. Should you try and move it or even give it a slight push, this will cause the table to become un-level. Aside from this, it may also cause the slate seams...
by Joy Lajom | Aug 23, 2018 | Myrtle Beach Billiards
Billiards has become a popular sport and hobby for many individuals. This is why many homes and restaurants now have one or two pool tables. They don’t only serve as a form of entertainment when you are inviting some friends over, but they also serve as an attractive piece of decoration/furniture in a room, not to mention a profit-earning addition to one’s restaurant or bar. If you are considering buying your first billiard table, here are some useful tips to make your purchase more successful. Determine if you have sufficient space for a pool table. Generally, the standard size of a pool table is 9 feet. You need add several feet more on every side to ensure maximum comfort when playing the game. You can opt to get the specific measurements of the table you want to buy and find out if you have a room or if there is an area in your home or restaurant that is big enough for the pool table plus the necessary adjustments to allow people to maneuver efficiently and comfortably. You can also do it the other way around. Find a room where you want to place the billiard table and get its measurements. Once you have the measurements, you’ll know what size pool table to purchase and it will be easier for you to shop for the best table for your home. Since this is the first time you’ll be buying a table for Myrtle Beach billiards, it’s best to get the highest quality available. Buying a pool table is also an investment so you need to ensure you purchase a...
by Joy Lajom | Aug 13, 2018 | Myrtle Beach Pools
Right Water Temperature For Hot Tubs and Pools It’s one of the most frequent questions we get: How hot should I keep my hot tub and/or swimming pool Myrtle Beach? Several deciding factors go into that answer, but we’ll cover some of the things to consider here in this article… What Will Your Pool Be Used For? This is a good question. The swimming pool temperature should be set depending on which region in the country you live, as well as who uses it and what they are using it for. For competitive purposes, the pool water would need to be around 78 degrees, which is a relatively lower temperature. Public swimming pools on the other hand, are usually a little warmer, with temps anywhere from 78 F – 82 F. The water would be warmer still for therapy uses, classes for children or elderly people. For these purposes, the water would be more like 83-86 F. Many people say that the prefect water temperature for swimming laps would be around 75 degrees. Still others maintain it should be closer to 70 degrees. So that brings us back to the original question of how warm the pool water should be. The truth of the matter is that if you are fortunate enough to own a pool, then the water temperature really comes down to your personal preference. Obviously, if you don’t heat your swimming pool, then the weather will be what determines how warm the water is. If you live in a warm climate, then by the first part of July, the water may feel more like bath water....
