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The Learning Never Stops
I’ve been in the pool business for 15 years now and in the outdoor leisure industry for even longer than that. As with anything, offerings and information are constantly evolving, and new improvements continue to make pool and spa ownership … Continue reading
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Crab Shells For Clarity?
One of the most common concerns with pool and spa water is the clarity of the water. Nothing is less inviting than cloudy water. What is even more frustrating is trying to address that cloudiness and it can crop up … Continue reading
What’s New Big Green Egg Part 3!
In the last part of “Whats New” we will take a look at the new Egg Genius. The EGG Genius effortlessly controls the temperature of your EGG through your smartphone, tablet or computer. Remotely manage and monitor cooking temperatures for … Continue reading
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What’s New Big Green Egg Part 2!
In the second of three “Whats New” we will take a look at the Eggspander Kit. Unleash your culinary creativity with the ultimate expansion system for the Big Green Egg! The NEW Big Green Egg EGGspander System facilitates an extensive … Continue reading
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What’s New Big Green Egg Part 1!
This is the First of a three part “Whats New” series. The first new product that we just got in, is Big Green Egg’s new Modular Nest System. Build your outdoor kitchen one step at a time with the NEW … Continue reading
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Draft Time
In my eyes the biggest needs for the Bengals would be: Linebacker, Offensive Line, and tight end. With the upcoming NFL draft in April, I have gone back since the draft in 2000 to see what positions and players have … Continue reading
Benefits of Dogs Swimming
For dogs who love to swim, playing in the water has many benefits. Swimming is an all-around healthy activity for your dog. It provides everything from exercise to stimulation, and a needed release for all that energy dogs have. Exercise … Continue reading
Importance of PH Level in a Salt Water Pool
The PH in a swimming pool is a critical factor that not everyone takes into account. I remember a customer purchasing a liner for his inground pool a few years ago and during our conversation he mentioned that he uses … Continue reading
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Who likes meat loaf?
I like meat loaf, sometimes. My family went recently to a local restaurant that served meat loaf as one of their menu options. I was skeptical but I ordered it anyway because I know multiple people that had ordered the … Continue reading
Cincinnati Red Stockings
The United States consisted of 37 states. Ulysses S Grant was sworn in as President. The Golden Spike was driven into the ground in Promontory, Utah to create the first trans-continental railroad. Jesse James committed his first confirmed bank robbery. … Continue reading
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35th Anniversary
For those of you out there that loved that certain prehistoric family from Bedrock, the Flintstones, you may recall my all-time favorite episode. Its Fred and Wilma’s anniversary and Fred decides to buy Wilma a piano. As is usual, Fred … Continue reading
Could This Be The Year?
Every year it seems multiple times per year hope springs eternal that this year will be the year. Whether it is the Reds, the Bengals, the Bearcats or the Musketeers, we have that undying hope that this is the year … Continue reading
Pothole Season
No one is ever excited to think of this ongoing menace of the roads, but if you think about it it is a good sign. The freeze and thaw cycles that open these kidney rattling asphalt craters are a sign … Continue reading
Mother Nature
The calendar still says winter and Mother Nature seems to be playing along with this script, but anyone that has been around Cincinnati any time at all knows that with a seeming flip of the switch spring can be here. … Continue reading
Salt system advantages
Most customers have heard of a salt system by now. The decision whether or not get one can be tough. Out of our last roughly 500 pools, all but 1 has gone with salt. The reason our sales guys push … Continue reading
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