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Swimming Pool Insurance

Pool ownership can be expensive enough without the added financial burden of costly repairs. For instance, what if a big branch falls in your swimming pool and damages your tile or pool lining? Worse yet, what if a large piece of debris damages your pool pump?  The cost of those “what-ifs” can disappear with adequate insurance coverage. However, exactly what …

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The Annual Jazz Festival Arrives in NSB!

Attention music lovers! The annual Jazz Festival is scheduled to arrive in New Smyrna Beach this September, so slip on your dancing shoes and pull up your party pants, because it is reason to celebrate! New Smyrna Beach is known for its amazing events, and one of the best is the annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival – very possibly …

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How Pool Vacuums Can Help Maintain Your Pool

Vacuuming your pool removes dirt and debris with suction just like your vacuum in your home; and it is an important part of pool maintenance. Aside from dirt and debris, your pool can house dead insects and small organisms that can contaminate your pool. A cleaner pool – one that is properly vacuumed on a regular schedule – is a …

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Let’s Play Some Pool!

Oh, it’s on! Summer is here, and it’s time to get our pool game on. The absolute best way to do that is a visit to SE Pool and Spa. We’ve got everything you need to “wet” your appetite when it comes to pool games, accessories and so much more! Want to turn the pool party up a notch? Consider …

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How Deep Should Your Pool Be?

Considering installing an in the ground pool? Before you get in too deep, you will want to understand depth requirements and more. Most pools range from three feet to six or eight feet in depth. If your pool changes in depth, keep in mind that there is a slope required between depths, and the more difference in depth, the larger …

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Pool Equipment Should Be Inspected and Updated Regularly

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”…and that certainly holds true for swimming pools too. To keep your pool running optimally and save money, it is imperative to inspect, maintain and update your swimming pool on a regular basis. Inconsistent pool maintenance and unbalanced water can be hard on pool equipment. If your pool is not properly …

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What to Do If You Find an Animal in Your Pool

We all keep our pool areas safe for children and other human guests, but what about animals? Do you know how to keep animals safe around your pool or what to do if they become trapped in your pool? Besides the fact that no one wants to deal with the health issues (or disgusting factor) of a belly up toad …

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Why Does Our Skin Wrinkle in a Swimming Pool?

The human body is amazing. In fact, it is even somewhat waterproof. If it weren’t, every time you got in the swimming pool, you would blow up like a balloon. Not exactly the bikini body you were after, huh? Ah, but don’t fret. What actually happens after an extended amount of time in a swimming pool (maybe about a half …

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Why Sitting in a Hot Tub/Jacuzzi for Long Periods Can Be Harmful

If hot tubs are not properly sanitized with the appropriate cleaning chemicals, they can harbor potentially harmful bacteria. It’s also important to disinfect your hot tub with the correct amount of chemicals because chlorine and/or bromide in contents that are too high can irritate the skin and even the respiratory system. Aside from improper cleaning, simply soaking too long in …