To Mom. We love you. This year, Mother’s Day may be different, but we can still show mom our love. Here are some fun poolside ideas to show mom your appreciation and stay connected. Pamper Her with an Outdoor Spa Treatment Set-up a cozy poolside nook and treat her to a spa treatment. Make… Read More»
Have you ever noticed how you feel wearing an outfit you love? Maybe it’s the colour, fit or the complements you’ve received. Our living and entertaining spaces can conjure those same feelings! 2020 is all about reflecting your personal taste… not just the trend of the moment! We have an opportunity when remodeling our pools… Read More»
Two common options for in-ground pools are a rock water feature and a winter safety cover. This creates a challenge for the safety cover as the water feature sits a the edge of the pool. In order to solve the issue we run a cable in front of the waterfall that is winched taut on… Read More»
An outdoor kitchen is a wonderful addition to any backyard. For the same reasons that the indoor kitchen becomes the meeting place so will the outdoor kitchen. We completed this project a few years back and it has some interesting details. the counter top is real granite as most man made materials are not… Read More»
There are a few considerations that affect when you can install your hot tub in Winnipeg. Here is a short list: Will you be installing the spa on an existing wooden deck or concrete surface? If it’s on a wooden deck that can support the weight of a hot tub than you could install… Read More»
Most pools in Manitoba have vinyl liners to accommodate our shifting soil conditions. There are some exciting new prints for 2019 to add some dazzle to your new swimming pool. One trend is to a natural look with contemporary greys. As you can see in the picture below the water still looks blue due to… Read More»
When you look at your backyard do you see a lawn to mow and maintenance? I think that’s all we did in our backyard before we invested in a backyard swimming pool resort. Aqua-tech’s tag line is “we create better places to come home to” and when you have a family fun centre in the… Read More»
More often than not, the access to your backyard involves machinery travelling between your house and your neighbor. You might be lucky enough to have an open lot or back lane but most folks will be asking their neighbor to allow us to cross their property. In my 42 years of experience I must say… Read More»
At first glance it may seem all we do is dig a hole and put water in it. Not true, there are probably 1,000 details that we take care of when we install your personal backyard paradise. We’ve randomly chose five details to illustrate as an example only. Many side yards today are too narrow… Read More»
This first picture illustrates a few new popular trends. Traditionally all vinyl liners for pools were some shade of blue. The new contemporary colour is grey as can be seen by the patio and patio furniture. The printed liner in this Winnipeg backyard is grey granite but appears blueish below the water line because of… Read More»