Monthly Archives: December 2013

'Tis the season for family gatherings, trips to grandma's house, for cooking feasts and sharing gifts with loved ones. Everyone here at Poolsandstuff.com would like to wish you and yours a very happy and safe holiday this week.

Helpful Holiday Tips

A few things to think about this holiday week:

• If you are traveling to visit friends and family, remember to winterize your pool properly and cover it up. Expecting snow? Make sure to use weights or aqua blocks to ensure the cover stays in place. Check out our pool closing kits if you need anything.
• Visiting family with a pool? Remember to pack pool alarm wristbands for children if there are uncovered pools at any houses you are visiting.
• If you are in a sunny location for the holidays (lucky you!), remember that alcohol and swimming don't mix! Swim first, drink later--this will ensure a happier holiday for everyone!
• Need a last minute gift? Pick up a gift card and let the recipient do the shopping.

Let us know if you need anything or have any questions about how to make this a great holiday!

Everyone here at Poolsandstuff.com is excited to announce a new member to our Storesandstuff.com family: please welcome our new website Saunasandstuff.ca!

We've been selling saunas online since 2005, and we are so pleased to now be expanding into Canada. The new website will serve our Canadian friends by providing quality saunas at great prices. We'll offer a selection of top-of-the-line sauna rooms, pre-built and pre-cut sauna kits, heaters, and other other accessories. We are pleased to offer free shipping, just as we do with our US customers.

Connect With Us!

If you have friends or family in Canada, please send them our way! Be sure to join us on our website, blog, and social media outlets. Please share our links! We love connecting with our customers.

• New site: www.saunasandstuff.ca
• New blog: www.saunasandstuff.ca/blog
• New Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saunasandstuffca/488714994581271
• New Twitter: https://twitter.com/saunasandstuffc
• New Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/michaelstampfer/saunasandstuffca/
• New Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com/blog/saunasandstuffca
• New Google+: https://plus.google.com/b/104711389586867829654/104711389586867829654/posts

We look forward to being Canada's foremost supplier of quality, affordable saunas and sauna supplies. Thanks to all of our customers, everywhere. We couldn't do any of this without you!

On November 12, 2013, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) honored the best in swimming pool designs at the 43rd annual International Awards of Excellence at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino's LIGHT Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada. Eighty-eight awards were presented in forty categories, five of which spotlighted international installations. There were over a hundred entries from six countries.

"This year's winning installations showcase our members' superior ability to transform backyards into magnificent environments that cultivate lifelong memories of fun and family. Consumers seeking ideas as they consider building their own aquatic oasis will be able to view the 2013 winners, and even past recipients’ installations, via APSP.org's new Inspiration Gallery coming this winter." -- APSP President and CEO Rich Gottwald.

Some of the highlights we liked most here at Poolsandstuff.com include Caribbean Blue Pools & Spas' amazing multi-tiered pool with slide; Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools & Landscaping's cello-shaped pool; Claffey Pools' cliff terrace pool; and Silver Fox Contracting's stunning pool and hot tub in Dubai.

See the award winners here in this video:

Getting any ideas for your own home pool or hot tub design?

*www.APSP.org

* http://www.newsday.com/business/press-releases/apsp-celebrates-the-finest-in-pool-spa-hot-tub-design-1.6540506