Discount Swimming Pool Accessories Online

Everyone in my family loves to swim, so it made sense to take the plunge (no pun intended) and build one of those nice in-ground pools in the backyard. It was a very expensive proposition, but we figured that we'd get so much use out of it that the cost would end up being worthwhile. We were right! We now spend more time together than we ever did before, we always have a bunch of friends and family over, and we swim so many laps that we're all in better physical shape.

What we didn't quite take into account from the beginning, however, was how expensive swimming pool accessories are. Pools take a lot of work to maintain, and constantly have to be replenished with chlorine. Moreover, we have to drain the thing and cover it up during the winter months, then refill it before the warmer seasons return. And of course during the heaviest usage periods, we have to schedule regular cleanings to ensure that the water is safe for everyone. All of this adds up to a great deal of time and money.

For the first year or so, I purchased swimming pool accessories from a big-box home center in the area. They carried a decent selection of products and the place was conveniently located within a mile of the house. I didn't think much about what I was paying because I didn't think I would find substantially lower prices anywhere else. As a result, I never bothered looking for cheap swimming pool accessories. But then a friend of mine mentioned the prices he was paying for comparable items online. That served as my awakening.

I checked out swimming pool accessories online for myself and found the exact same chemicals, covers, filters, pumps, and other supplies that I used -- except that these online retailers were offering amazing savings of anywhere from 30 to 70 percent off. I couldn't believe it! I started thinking about all the money I'd wasted over the past 12 months by shopping at that home center, and just felt like kicking myself.

Once I recovered from this initial sticker shock (the good kind, I mean), I started bookmarking websites for future use. I chose the sites with the biggest selection of swimming pool accessories at warehouse prices, the ones that offered the quickest shipping times, and the ones with the best customer reviews. The next time I needed to restock my supplies, I knew right where to go for the biggest savings -- and have been doing so ever since.

Anyone who knows anything about pools will tell you that it takes a lot of cash to keep them in tip-top shape. But by ordering discount swimming pool accessories online, you'll be able cut your maintenance bills in half just like I did!