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Swimming Leads to Weight Loss

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:24:22 +0000

Swimming Leads to Weight Loss An Arkansas woman who swam all throughout her youth suddenly found herself in her early 30s at 200 pounds. Soon after beginning a diet, she began to swim again. Quickly, she build her endurance and after starting at just one lap per day, she saw her body and health transform week after week. Medical reports have stated that swimming is especially beneficial to those who experience pain in joints, muscles, and bones with other exercises such as running. Being able to swim every day is a great way to transform your body quickly. Contact Flamingo Pools at 956-618-0101 to learn about your in-ground pool options.

Testimonial: Shirley Arnolde

flamingo — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:02:32 +0000

We thought some of you might find this video review of our services useful.

Backyard Oasis

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:43:25 +0000

There is a new trend sweeping the nation. Everyone is staying home and enjoying their backyard rather than spend thousands of dollars on a vacation. I feel this “staycation” trend is here to stay. Manufacturers have seen this shift in mindsets and are now catering to those needs and in comes the luxury backyard living. Your starting point is a grill. There are many options to suit your every need and want from size and purpose to design and style. A professional landscape designer can blend all of your ideas and preferences to create your backyard oasis and make it practical and enjoyable. Here are some things to keep in mind when looking for your perfect backyard: BBQ Grill Size:...

How to Install a Pool Fire Pit

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:11:08 +0000

Nothing is as beautiful as the pairing of fire and water. Here are some tips on implementing them in your swimming pool setting. Separate the Fire and Water You might almost think that this tip will get you the exact opposite results of what you’re trying to achieve. However, in most cities, it is against code to mix electrical systems with water. So, of course, we don’t want to be breaking any laws here. In addition, mixing those two systems would make it very prone to maintenance issues. How, then, can you get the fire to appear to be coming out of the water if you’re not mixing them? Well, most fire and water designs follow a relatively simple template....

Our Four Favorite New Pool Products for 2011

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:58:33 +0000

Each year Flamingo Pools attends an industry convention in Las Vegas where we are introduced to new and exciting pool products. This year was an exceptional year as there were many vendors with very crafty, very unique products. However, there were four in particular that we thought we just had to share with you today. So what are they? 1. Lava Heat Italia According to the Lava Heat Italia website: “Lava Heat Italia supplies new age outdoor heaters that are as stylish as they are efficient. Designed in Europe, [their] Lava Heaters are one of the mainstays at fashionable outdoor patios, resturant – cafes and trendy social spots all across the continent. [They] even cater to home residences as well....

Take Your Pool to the Next Level with Special Finishes

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:46:46 +0000

Everyone loves exposed aggregate surfaces. Designers are drawn to their color depth and richness. Installers like that they have less problems due to their durability. And…of course, customers love them because they win on both counts. But this is definitely not a DIY. This article will describe some of the different finishes for aggregate surfaces that you might apply to your swimming pool. Glass Bead Finishes These materials mix with colored, translucent glass beads with white or pigmented plaster. This finish is what most closely resembles glass tile. The color variations that are available with this finish range from more muted combinations to colors that command instant attention. So be forewarned that the colors associated with this finish can be...

Our Prices Will Increase in 2011, Lock In Your 2010 Prices Now

admin — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 18:45:22 +0000

People interested in purchasing a swimming pool are always asking when the best time to start building a swimming pool is. And I tell ‘em, “There’s no time like the present.” We are currently in the month of December and we are beginning to close out the year. We’ve had one heck of a year and we are getting ready to start off 2011 with a bang. However, we have had to raise our prices for 2011….but don’t despair. Our suppliers have assured us that they will honor their 2010 prices if we can guarantee a certain number of clients for them by the beginning of next year. So….if you would like to lock in the 2010 prices, contact us...

How to Find Your Swimming Pool Leak Easily

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:46:00 +0000

A question that swimming pool owners commonly ask is, “I see air bubbles swirling around my debris trap inside my pool pump and I don’t seem to be losing any water in my pool.” Well, there are two reasons why you would see air in the trap. The first, is that you have a clog in the plumbing. This will cause the pump to cavitate creating the air swirling inside. A way to check for a restriction is putting the filter into backwash mode and checking to see if the normal amount of water is being flushed out. If the water is running slow then you will need to find out what is stopping or clogging that flow of water...

Pool Safety – Layer It Up.

admin — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:12:26 +0000

You’ve already made all of your preparations to have a good time in your swimming pool. You had a successful start-up. The water is a beautiful blue, clean as a whistle, and irresistibly inviting. This would also be a great time to make sure that you’ve taken every possible safety precaution. It would be a terrible thing to have someone get injured, or worse, in or around a swimming pool that was meant to be enjoyed. To be safe, make sure that you have a pool alarm so that you are notified each time someone has entered the pool area. This is especially important if you have children that tend to play around the pool. Pool fencing can also be used...

4 Ways to Reduce the Cost to Heat Your Swimming Pool

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:37:46 +0000

It can be quite costly to heat up a swimming pool because of its shear size and quantity of water. It can require quite a bit of energy, and most conventional pool heaters are very inefficient. On occasion, propane, fossil fuels, and even natural gas may be used to warm up the pool water. However, in this post, we will share some simple changes to your pool maintenance routine that will reduce the cost of heating up your swimming pool. 1. Use a Solar Cover A swimming pool solar cover is a floating cover that insulates the surface of the pool water. A large part of the heat that escapes from a swimming pool is lost through the surface of...