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eco-friendly-pool Versatility of vinyl liner pool construction
Which type of pool is best for the environment?
Thomas Kennedy
Uncategorized
Vinyl liner (package pools) are not just versatile and affordable, they are also a better choice for the environment. They are made from recyclable materials including steel, plastic, wood and vinyl. Because they are shipped as a kit and assembled on-site, they require less energy to transport and construct. The smooth non-porous vinyl surface prev
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Lotus Awarded Top 50 Product
Thomas Kennedy
For Pool Owners
Our new lotus liner pattern was selected as one of the Top 50 products for 2019. Pool & Spa News (PSN), one of the leading industry publications, presents this award each May. The prestigious award recognizes the most innovative and popular new products to debut each year. This year Lotus was the only vinyl liner pattern selected for this recog
Protecting your pets around the pool
Protecting your pets around the pool
Thomas Kennedy
Pool Safety
Our pets are some of our closest companions. We love to have them around no matter what we're doing. Swimming in the pool is no exception. Whether they are swimming or just relaxing with us around the pool, it's important to keep them safe. Here are some tips to make your pool a safe place for your pets this summer. 1. Watch out for them Don't
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A better looking pool all year
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
During the summer, your pool is the highlight of your backyard. Your family and guests all love the clear sparkling water of your beautiful backyard oasis. However once the leaves start to fall, the water is littered with their unflattering colors. Try as you might, vaccuming them out becomes an impossible chore. Besides, the fall is busy enough wi
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Preparing Your Pool for Winter
Thomas Kennedy
Caring for Your Liner
Once pool season is over, it’s time to start preparing your vinyl liner swimming pool for winter. Properly winterizing your pool will protect if from damage and extend the life of your pool liner and pool equipment. Closing a swimming pool is a little more challenging than opening one. You would not be out of line getting a pool professional to do
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TV show goes behind the scenes at Tara
Thomas Kennedy
Choosing a Vinyl Liner
The popular TV show, World's Greatest, went behind the scenes at Tara to discover what makes Tara one of the “World’s Greatest!…” in vinyl swimming pool liners. If you've ever wondered how vinyl pool liners are made or why some are better than others, the TV show "World's Greatest!..." visits Tara pool liners to find out. A few months ago, “World’s
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New Color Choices for Solid Safety Covers
Red Sage
Pool Safety
We are proud to announce we have added 2 new color choices for our solid safety covers. Beginning this season, solid safety covers are now available in tan and gray. These two new color choices give you 4 colors of solid safety cover to choose from. Neutral colors like tan and gray are perfect for backyard landscapes. They blend well with existing
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New SureStep Pattern | St. Johns Bay
Thomas Kennedy
Pool Remodel
St. John's Bay and Beale Street are two of our most popular patterns. The mosaic style floor pattern, for both of these liners is inspired by ice cubes. This design gives the pool a clean refreshing loook. The variation in blues, from light to deep blue, will definitely make your water sparkle.  St. John's Bay SureStep This year we a
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Find Your Inspiration with the Tara Ultimate Makeover Contest
Thomas Kennedy
Pool Remodel
Inspiring Pool Makeover Projects Looking for inspiration and ideas to update your pool? Check out the entries in our 2017 Tara Ultimate Makeover Contest. Pool dealers from across the country are sending us photos of their current pool remodeling projects. We’ll be posting these photos to Facebook and Pinterest so you can see examples of all types o
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How to keep your liner looking beautiful
Thomas Kennedy
Caring for Your Liner
A vinyl pool liner is a strong, beautiful finish for your pool. Taking proper care of your vinyl pool liner will greatly add to the beauty and life of the liner. It's important but not difficult to care for a vinyl liner.  Be careful with pool chemicals 1. Make sure the chemical balance is checked regularly. A heavily used pool should be check