About this episode

Alex Smith discusses eco-friendly backyard living ideas for 2026, focusing on pools, spas, and related accessories.

Welcome to Backyard Family Fun from Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products in the Claxton location with Alex Smith, highlighting 2026 ideas for eco-friendly backyard living across pools, spas, and leisure products. They discuss outdoor accessories like mailbox wraps and flags, plus spa add-ons such as pivoting side tables, towel racks, durable non-skid steps made from recycled resin, and a one-hand “cover mate” for easier hot tub cover removal. Alex explains spa efficiency features like low-voltage LED lighting and emphasizes durability and weather resistance. For pools, they spotlight cordless rechargeable robotic cleaners that conserve energy and simplify maintenance, noting Pride Pools tests products in real-life conditions and offers easier warranty support than online purchases. They also cover quieter, energy-saving variable-speed pumps—now standard—along with trends they expect to learn more about at an upcoming United Aqua Group trade show, including sundeck/tanning ledge features and in-pool furniture that enhance family time. FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Show Welcome 00:49 Outdoor Decor Finds 01:46 Spa Relaxation Setup 03:55 Eco Friendly Spa Materials…

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Smith

Topics covered

• eco-friendly backyard living
• pools and spas
• outdoor accessories
• energy efficiency
• product testing
• local purchasing
• trade show trends

Keywords

• eco-friendly
• backyard living
• pools
• spas
• energy efficiency
• robotic cleaners
• variable-speed pumps
• outdoor accessories
• product testing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products

Products: low-voltage LED lighting, cordless rechargeable robotic cleaners, variable-speed pumps, pivoting side tables, towel racks, durable non-skid steps made from recycled resin, cover mate, sundeck/tanning ledge features, in-pool furniture

Places: Claxton

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