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Casey’s Pools Wins 2011 BBB Award of Excellence

Congratulations once again for being recognized as a winner for the 2011 BBB Awards for Excellence.
Candice Twyman, LMSW-AP, Executive Director

Casey’s Pools was awarded the Better Business Bureau Award of Excellence for 2011. We hold an A rating with http://www.BBB.org and strive for maintaining this level of performance.

Please feel free to contact Bill Konkus or Dennis Clack, Owners of Casey’s Pool & Spa, at (281) 392-7665, or send an email: info@caseyspoolspa.com

Also feel free to stop by our design center location at 1260 FM. 1463 Katy, TX, 77493. View a map.

We would like to thank our customers, friends, and family for their continued support and we look forward to seeing each and every one of your smiles again soon.

Salt Water Pools

Salt water or chlorine? Trick question: salt water pools are not chlorine free. They in fact utilize a chlorine generator; which, through electrolysis, produces chlorine by instantaneously transforming into hypochlorous acid. This is the same chlorine one would purchase by the bucket.

Your up front costs may be more when going salt water, but in the long run you will save $60 for every bucket of chlorine you would have had to purchase.

Also, salt water pool water actually feels smoother, is smoother on your skin, has less drying effect when departing from the pool, and as a result is overall more refreshing. Swimming in this mild saline water is akin to showering in soft water and is an excellent choice for you and your family.

What plants should I use around my pool?

Choosing proper foliage for your pool landscaping can be one of the single most important decisions to complete your inground pool area. It is important to remember not to choose any trees capable of littering your pool to the point of clogging filters and automatic pool cleaners. Deciduous trees such as cottonwood, birch, or magnolia, while beautiful, are notorious for creating more mess than pleasure for your new outdoor oasis.

What you will want to keep in mind while choosing a tree, shrub, or plant is choose something that will bloom and thrive year round. Low-water plants are also a better option as you do not have to plan for irrigation around the pool which can also prove damaging to your pool decking or equipment.

Our two recommendations for all swimming pool designs, including salt water pools, are palm type plants (including windmill and pindo palm), and cacti. Cacti is extremely easy to maintain and aesthetically beautiful to any landscaping. You will want to make sure and have all cacti at least eight feet from the pool to prevent damaging any air-up pool toys or potential poolside injury.

Contact your local plant nursery to check on their current inventory and pricing. Most importantly–have fun during your search! This experience should be fun before, during, and of course–after when you and your friends are enjoying the sun in your new pool.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, Texas

Cross Creek Ranch has teamed up with CHRISTUS St. Catherine to help fight breast cancer with the “Celebrate Your Princess” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, Texas.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the CHRISTUS St. Catherine Breast Cancer Awareness Fund, promoting community outreach, health, wellness and education.

Check-in begins at 8 am at Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear, TX. There will be tons of excitement in the Kids Zone – bounce house, rock wall, face painters and bobbing for apples! Walk to honor, to support or strengthen the cause and celebrate with us following, at the Pink Pamper Party with local boutiques, spa services, pet pampering and much, much more.

Cross Creek Ranch is a master-planned community in Fulshear, Texas featuring new homes by Houston’s top home builders.  Read more about the Breast Cancer Walk here.

Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance Mixer takes place in Fulshear, TX.

The first Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance “Mixer” took place on Thursday,  September, 17th in Fulshear, Texas.  The mixer, which was the groups first official meeting, was held at the “The Lodge at Fulbrook Crossing”. The strong attendance indicated the high level of interest from local businesses to be represented by the regional Chamber Alliance.  Attendees received information about the Chamber Alliance and were encouraged to join the newly established group.  Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks.  Read more at Fulshear.com

Swimming Pool Effficiency in the Age of Green.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Swimming pools lose energy in a variety of ways, but evaporation is by far the largest source of energy loss. Evaporating water requires tremendous amounts of energy. It only takes 1 BTU (British thermal unit) to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree, but each pound of 80ºF water that evaporates takes a whopping 1,048 BTU of heat out of the pool.

Outdoor Kitchens 101

Today’s outdoor kitchens come complete with built in grills that include stovetop style burners, roasting spits, and griddles; bar and service centers with sinks and refrigerators; storage space for cooking gear and dishes; counters for prep work; even built in lighting and stereo systems. Patio umbrellas, custom designed awnings or arbors protect cooking and food prep areas. Outdoor carpets and special rubber chef’s mats cover the “floor” for standing comfortably while cooking. Outdoor fireplaces, patio heaters, and fire pits provide warmth on cool days and evenings. “Exterior decorating” includes wall art and sculpture, and weather resistant outdoor dining sets, couches, and ottomans complete the comfy indoor feel.

What you include in your outdoor kitchen will depend on your budget and how much you enjoy grilling and outdoor dining. Cost ranges from about $2,500 for the basics: a high quality free standing grill and patio dining set, to well over $25,000 for a top of the line built in grill, bar, sink, service center, and more.

Underwater Pool Lighting Options

The decision has been made to build a new swimming pool and or spa and you have decided on many different options. What type and style of underwater lights are you going to install?

Up until just a few years ago the only option regarding underwater lights was how bright do I want my lights and how many do I need. If you are currently planning to build a new swimming pool think about the many different lights which are available.

Today’s lighting include simple white lights (both standard incandescent and quartz halogen) white lights with plastic color lens, color changing lights (rotating color wheel inside unit) LED automatic color changing lights and fiberoptic pool and spa lights. Which style or type of light would be the best one to use?

Automatic Cleaning Systems Make Life Much Easier for a New Swimming Pool Owner

Most people would like have a swimming pool in their backyard , but sometimes the maintenance that goes along with one is not very appealing. In the past, cleaning our pools typically has been either a significant time commitment on our part, or, if we could afford the luxury, a service we would pay a “poolman” to provide for us. These days, a pool owner can benefit from the automation technology that is now available. Cleaning your pool has never been as easy as it is now if you chose to invest in a Robotic Pool Cleaner. It is amazing what these cleaners can do. With the variety of quality robotic pool cleaners now on the market, you can finally spend more time swimming in your pool than cleaning it.

Although these cleaners have proven to be very effective, many people have been hesitant to invest in one. The main reason being that they are typically higher priced than other types of pool cleaners. As the technology of these units has improved, the costs have gone down significantly. That is great news for pool owners. The time you save is definitely worth the expense.

Welcome to Our New Website!

It’s new, it’s shiny, and it’s much easier to use.  Just like us.  In case you didn’t already know, we are a local pool builder in the Katy area.  We have been building since 1984… That is over 25 years!  We know a thing or two about the business.  We also know that people do not want a pool that will cause them to go bankrupt.