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52 A POOL WITHIN YOUR BUDGET ‘Starter’ pools or above-ground pools are a great first pool option for families. We look at what’s out there to buy for pools which are mostly made of wood, often DIY assembled, don’t need planning permission and can be great fun to own
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THE SWIM SPA SOLUTION Swim spas have become a sensation. A spa with enough room to swim against a current they are proving a great option with people with limited space in their homes. We look at a flourishing market for the best of both worlds between a pool and a spa and have our own '5 of the Best' buying guide
66 OUR TOP 30 HOT TUBS Here’s our own personal selection of the best value for money hot tubs available on the UK market, split into three price ranges of less than £5,000; £5,000 to £9,999 and above £10,000. If you are about to make a decision to buy a hot tub this is a must look guide for you with detailed specifications product by product
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HOT TUB The hot tub trade association BISHTA promotes high standards of safety, enjoyment and value of spas but can also help consumers find the right product at the right price
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SWIM EVERY DAY ALL YEAR ROUND An enclosure over a swimming pool brings an outdoor environment indoors. The great advantage of covering over a pool is that it gives a wonderful option of also being open-to-the-garden for summer days. It also provides a safe shelter to the pool which suddenly means you can use it all year round and not just as a summer treat
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SAUNAS – WARMING UP Saunas are one of the great luxuries of life and more people than ever before are opting to include one in their own homes as a health benefit. As well as our '5 of the Best' we look at why owning a home sauna is appealing to more owners
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SWIMMING POOLS – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Our experts provide the answers to some of the day-to-day questions and concerns about swimming pool ownership and maintenance
98 WATER THAT’S CLEAN AND SAFE TO SWIM IN
Our easy to follow guide for consumers takes all the worry and myth out of maintaining clear safe swimming water as we look at products you should consider using. Also featured is our '3 of the Best' pool cleaners and water testing products
104 REGIONAL DIRECTORY We list regional retailers and installers around the UK
108 SAFETY FOR ALL IN AND AROUND THE WATER Safety around a swimming pool is always important. Here’s a list of dos and don’ts of pool safety
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