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Tara Envision AR App

For Pool Owners

Tara Envision AR App   The Envision AR app from Tara brings the power of augmented reality to your pool design process. Using your camera, the app allows you to place a pool in your backyard, giving you a sense of the size and area, you will need. Select a pool shape and then position it in your yard. Move it and rotate it to find the best loc

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Important Information Regarding Sunscreen & Your Vinyl Liner

For Pool Owners For Dealers

We all understand the dangers of the sun. It’s no secret that prolonged exposure to UV rays leads to sunburn and increases the risk of skin cancer. It’s also common knowledge that protecting your family and yourself with sunscreen is especially important. But did you know that some sunscreens contain chemical ingredients that may have adverse effec

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Is Green the New Blue? 

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Enchanted Is Green the New Blue?  Pool owners searching for a unique watercolor embrace the beauty of Green!  For years, green has been a taboo color in liner patterns. The association with algae and unhealthy water has prevented it from being used much in pattern designs. Because of this, we have used it sparingly in our collection. Rece

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The Best Pool is a Safe Pool
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
For playing, relaxing and entertaining outdoors, a swimming pool is the best addition you can make to your backyard. It’s the perfect place to spend time with your family and friends. As a pool owner, ensuring that your swimming pool is safe, is your most important responsibility. That can be difficult, though. Children and pets are vulnerable arou
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The Top Money Saving Addition to Your Pool
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
We all look for ways to save money and get more for what we pay. That makes a safety cover a sound investment for any pool owner. Not only are there cost savings when you add a safety cover, it adds value to your home and helps you get more out of your pool. After your initial investment, a safety cover immediately starts to pay you back. Better ye
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Caring for your Safety Cover
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
A safety cover doesn’t require much maintenance when it is in use. Most of the upkeep takes place when you put it on and remove it. With a little care and attention during these two times, you can keep your cover looking great and working properly for many years. Keeping the cover tight: It’s important that the cover stays taught, when it is in use
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Storing your safety cover for summer
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
Things you need: Another PersonLeaf BlowerInstallation RodHex KeyCover Cleaning ProductSafety Cover Bag or Large Plastic Bin with Lid   Step 1: Clean the cover a. Use leaf blower to remove leaves and debris. b. Spray on cover cleaner. c. Rinse it off. Step 2: Release the springs a. Use installation rod to unhook each spring from the anchor. b.
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The Basics of Water Color
Thomas Kennedy
Choosing a Vinyl Liner
One of the most important decisions you’ll make about your new pool is the water color. The color of the water is the image that stands out the most in your backyard, so it needs to be perfect. You may think that the pool liner is what will create the look of the water. Although the liner pattern makes a big difference in the look of the water, the
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How Long Does it Take to Build a Vinyl Liner Pool?
Thomas Kennedy
Building a Pool
One of the advantages of vinyl liner pools is that they take less time to construct than other types of pools. On average it can take between 2-5 weeks to install a vinyl liner pool whereas, a gunite pool can take about twice that time. Each project is different but your Tara Authorized Dealer can give you a good guideline for for the phases of con
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Expert Advice for Choosing a Liner Pattern
Thomas Kennedy
Choosing a Vinyl Liner
After around 20 years in the liner industry (but who’s counting),  I’ve helped many homeowners with choosing their liner pattern. Installing a new pool or updating your existing pool is one of the most exciting times for any family. However, choosing the perfect pattern can be a difficult decision. The pattern you choose can change the wh
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When is the Best Time to Buy a Pool?
Thomas Kennedy
Choosing a Vinyl Liner
Many homeowners ask us what time of year is best for buying a new pool. With temperatures rising and days getting longer, many of us start to dream of owning a pool. So, we thought this would be a good time to share what we’ve learned. First, there is not a best time of year for everybody. Each family has their own needs and desires. We suggest tha
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Choosing A Safety Cover
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
A safety cover is an important addition to your pool but choosing the right one for you, may be confusing. There are 3 types of pool safety cover. Each of them will keep your pool safe and protected. They also offer reduced water evaporation, which reduces water and chemical use, saving you money. Plus, no matter which type of safety cover your cho
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4 Essential Ingredients for a Long-Lasting Liner
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
The 4 most important factors that determine the lifespan of a pool liner are: 1 - The Quality of the Vinyl The quality of the vinyl liner material is critical for a long-lasting liner. High quality North American virgin vinyl is the best material to withstand the harsh pool environment. It is designed to resist fading, weathering and abrasion. Chea