Umbrellas & Shade Solutions for Hot Summer Days Summer heat doesn't wait for you to be ready for it. Once the temperature climbs past the mid-20s, an uncovered deck, patio, or pool area goes from pleasant to unusable within a couple of hours, and most homeowners don't think seriously about...

Keeping Your Fireplace Safe During the Off-Season: A Canadian Homeowner's Guide Summer in Canada means the fireplace goes quiet. The logs stop crackling, the pilot light either stays lit or gets switched off, and most of us don't think about our fireplace again until the first cold snap in October....

Why the EZ Pad Is a Smart Alternative to Concrete for Hot Tubs & Swim Spas Getting a new hot tub or swim spa this summer? Before the delivery truck shows up, you need a solid foundation underneath it. Most people assume that means pouring concrete. The reality is that...

Top Summer Deals on Michael Phelps Swim Spas (And How to Get the Best Price) Late summer and early fall can be a smart time to shop for a Michael Phelps swim spa, especially if you're watching for manufacturer promotions and current-year inventory, since that's typically when Master Spas runs...