Backyard Family Fun

Welcome to your home for BACKYARD FAMILY FUN, brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products. Dee Daniels and Marshall Smith discuss spring and summer backyard pool and spa safety, emphasizing that fun and safety should coexist. They recommend keeping key rescue tools nearby, including a shepherd’s hook and a life ring, especially when guests or kids’ pool parties are involved. They advise inspecting pool entry points such as ladders, built-in steps, and handrails for wear, looseness, and overall condition. For inground pools, they highlight using and maintaining a safety float line to clearly separate shallow and deep areas, particularly for children and inexperienced swimmers. They address pets in pools, noting it’s not encouraged but common, and suggest checking water chemistry more often and using dog exit aids like pup planks. They also stress the importance of working interior and exterior lighting for night swimming and entertaining, consider fencing around pool equipment, and inspecting spa covers to keep children out. FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Backyard Safety Kickoff 02:17 Must Have Rescue Gear 04:23 Inspect Steps and Rails 06:13 New Owner Safety Checklist 06:37 Float Line for Deep End 08:31 Pets in the Pool 10:57 Pup Plank Demo 13:50 Night Swim Lighting 16:20 Entertaining and Perimeter Lights 18:52 Securing Pool Equipment 21:24 Spa Covers and Kid Safety 23:59 Wrap Up and Where to Shop LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to [email protected] PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

Welcome to Backyard Family Fun from Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products in the Claxton location with Alex Smith, highlighting 2026 ideas for eco-friendly backyard living across pools, spas, and leisure products. They discuss outdoor accessories like mailbox wraps and flags, plus spa add-ons such as pivoting side tables, towel racks, durable non-skid steps made from recycled resin, and a one-hand “cover mate” for easier hot tub cover removal. Alex explains spa efficiency features like low-voltage LED lighting and emphasizes durability and weather resistance. For pools, they spotlight cordless rechargeable robotic cleaners that conserve energy and simplify maintenance, noting Pride Pools tests products in real-life conditions and offers easier warranty support than online purchases. They also cover quieter, energy-saving variable-speed pumps—now standard—along with trends they expect to learn more about at an upcoming United Aqua Group trade show, including sundeck/tanning ledge features and in-pool furniture that enhance family time. FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Show Welcome 00:49 Outdoor Decor Finds 01:46 Spa Relaxation Setup 03:55 Eco Friendly Spa Materials 07:44 Cover Mate Convenience 09:01 Cordless Pool Cleaners 11:51 Testing Products In House 13:26 Why Buy Local Cleaners 13:50 Real World Durability Tests 14:47 Easy Returns and Eco Brands 15:32 Quieter Variable Speed Pumps 17:43 Energy Savings and Winter Running 18:37 Trade Show Trends for 2026 21:23 Sundecks and Pool Accessories 23:41 Pools Build Family Community 25:16 Wrap Up and Visit Pride Pools LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to [email protected] PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

In this Backyard Family Fun episode - brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products - producer Dee Daniels is in the Savannah location to go more in-depth with co-owner Marshall Smith about getting your pool ready! Marshall and Dee are in a part-two conversation on getting your swimming pool CANNONBALL READY as the warm weather starts to find its way into southeast Georgia. They recap cleaning or replacing sand filter media and rotating cartridge filters (keeping two or three on hand) to improve filtration efficiency, reduce chemical demand, and lower energy use. Marshall explains when cartridge filters may need replacement (often around 18 months to two years, depending on conditions) and why every pool is different due to water source, trees, and bather load. He recommends lab water testing every four to six weeks (six to eight max), with weekly at-home strip checks, and stresses bringing samples in a clean container. They cover inspecting equipment, seals, valves, hoses, and pressure gauges, plus basic DIY leak checks and when to call for service, emphasizing early-season annual checkups to avoid green water as temperatures rise. FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Part Two Setup 01:09 Filter Media Recap 04:46 Why Every Pool Is Unique 07:44 Balanced Water and Efficiency 09:22 How Often to Test Water 12:11 Bring a Clean Water Sample 13:49 Inspect Equipment and Seals 16:39 DIY Leak Detection Steps 19:32 Annual Checkups and Pressure Gauge 22:54 Avoid the Sudden Green Pool 25:09 Water History and Wrap Up LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to [email protected] PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE