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Swimming Pools – Added value or Limited appeal?

Summer is just around the corner and, before we know it, another sweltering hot Mudgee summer will be on our doorstep.

And what’s better than being able to cool off by simply jumping into your backyard pool?

How many of us look back fondly at the years we spent in our youth lounging in the family backyard pool and having summer pool parties with friends?

Does having a pool on your property help or hinder when it comes time to sell your home?  How about if it’s an investment property?

The answer is neither simple nor straightforward as investing in a pool can benefit one home owner while not adding an ounce of value to the next. Continue reading Swimming Pools – Added value or Limited appeal?

How to maintain your swimming pool over winter

Now that it’s time for your swimming pool to close shop for the winter, most people simply throw the cover over and forget about it.  When the weather warms up, you’re then faced with getting that browny-green pool crystal clear again so the kids stop badgering to get back in!

The most economical way to maintain your pool is to:

CONTINUE TO LOOK AFTER YOUR POOL Continue reading How to maintain your swimming pool over winter