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Many pool owners will want to close their outdoor pools for the winter months. We answer some common questions that crop up during the winter closure process.

When choosing your swimming pool cover, it can be difficult to decide between manual or automatic rollers. Our latest article explores each of their benefits and what to consider when choosing a pool cover.

Heat pumps are the ultimate piece of swimming pool kit if you’re looking to warm up your pool in an eco-friendly and economical way. Check out our top three swimming pool heat pump recommendations!

Sizing your pool cover doesn’t need to be difficult, especially when there are various tools available to help you get the job done, such as 1st Directs Pool’s cover calculators. Find out more about what measurements you’ll need to size the perfect pool cover.

If you didn't know already, taking good care of your pool is something that needs to be attended to regularly. We're not just talking about scooping out the odd leaf or debris, we mean the process of vacuuming and also backwashing. if you're unsure of what these things are, why they are important to do and also how to even do it just follow these simple steps to help keep your swimming pool sparking all through the year.  

To help you decide which cover is best for your pool, we’ve put together a guide to the different types you can find and the pros and cons that each offer.