Backyard Family Fun

Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network
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  • Home & Garden
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Dive into the world of backyard bliss with the Backyard Family Fun podcast! Join the team at Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products as we share stories from our 50 years in business, introduce you to the faces behind your perfect pool, and give you expert tips to keep your pool and spa sparkling all season long. Get ready for fun, family, and everything you need to make the most of your backyard oasis!

  1. 4d ago

    Canyon Coolers, Tenjam Pool Loungers, Thermacell Mosquito Control, and Top Grills at Pride Pools

    In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, Dee talks with Alex Smith about seasonal outdoor living products available in-store and online.   Alex highlights USA-made Canyon Coolers (hard and soft-sided options plus tumblers) and emphasizes their durability and no-hassle lifetime warranty replacement. They discuss Tenjam in-pool and poolside loungers and accessories designed for sun decks/tanning ledges, built from high-density resin to withstand sun, chlorine, and heavy use, including armrests and drink holders.   Alex also recommends Thermacell for scent-free, smoke-free mosquito and bug control over a wide radius using a heat-activated system. The conversation covers Green Mountain Grills with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and Big Green Egg grills with “eggcessories,” along with other gift ideas like mailbox wraps, yard flags, hammocks, Speakwa waterproof speakers (including the Barnacle), and Wobobo water-friendly games.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:40 Gift Season Picks 01:30 Canyon Cooler Lineup 04:16 Warranty And Service 07:28 Testing What We Sell 08:35 Poolside Sun Deck Furniture 11:46 Tenjam Durability Features 15:15 Thermacell Bug Defense 20:57 Built to Take a Beating 21:28 Grill Wishlist Season 22:02 Green Mountain Grill Experience 23:56 Smart Features and Backyard Vibes 25:47 Big Green Egg Legacy 26:46 Eggcessories and Grill Care 28:47 Holiday Backyard Gift Ideas 30:08 Hammocks for Post Pool Relaxing 31:10 Waterproof Speakers and Barnacle 33:18 Wobobo Poolside Games 35:00 Where to Shop and Wrap Up 36:29 Closing Credits and Contact Info   LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

    Canyon Coolers, Tenjam Pool Loungers, Thermacell Mosquito Control, and Top Grills at Pride Pools

  2. Oct 8

    Pool Maintenance Essentials: Water Testing, Tools, Filters, Pumps & Easy Weekly Routines

    In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products, host Dee Daniels talks with Marshall Smith in the Savannah, Georgia location about essential pool maintenance and how easy pool ownership can be.   Marshall explains Pride Pools’ Pool School and water testing support, including a 13-point professional analysis and at-home testing with strips or solutions, recommending professional testing about every six weeks. They caution against “all-in-one” chemical fixes and emphasize building a pool profile based on water volume, source water, and pool surface (vinyl, gunite, fiberglass) to choose the right sanitizer options, including chlorine, salt, biguanide, and ultraviolet.   The conversation covers must-have cleaning tools, vacuum and robotic cleaner choices, filtration (favoring sand filters for ease), and the importance of proper pump sizing for circulation. Marshall suggests weekly maintenance, typically taking 10–15 minutes.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun 00:35 Pool Maintenance Overview 01:28 Water Testing and Pool School 03:15 Avoiding All in One Fixes 04:55 Building Your Pool Profile 06:06 Essential Cleaning Tools 07:32 Choosing the Right Vacuum 11:35 Chemicals and Sanitizer Options 13:43 Filters and Easy Upkeep 15:31 Pumps and Proper Circulation 17:58 Weekly Maintenance Routine 19:47 Wrap Up and Contact Info LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

    Pool Maintenance Essentials: Water Testing, Tools, Filters, Pumps & Easy Weekly Routines

  3. Oct 1

    Pool Upgrades Worth the Money: Variable-Speed Pumps, Automation, LED Lights & Decking | Backyard Family Fun Podcast

    On Backyard Family Fun from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products, producer Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith in the Savannah location about pool upgrades that are worth the investment for existing pools. They highlight variable-speed pumps as a popular retrofit for energy efficiency, built-in scheduling, longer motor life, and automatic restart after power outages, helping keep water clear during hot weather, heavy use, and frequent rain.   Alex explains automation options for pumps, sanitation, lighting, and cleaners, including phone-based control via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth apps for scheduling and changing LED color light themes. They also cover renovation upgrades like adding or retrofitting pool lights, automatic cleaners, cool-deck knockdown textured coatings to reduce heat on older concrete decks, coated rails, and liner replacements to modernize older pools and extend enjoyment year-round.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:   00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:35 Episode Setup and Goals 01:23 Why Upgrade Older Pools 02:56 Variable Speed Pump Benefits 06:52 Automation Options Overview 08:17 Cleaners and LED Lighting 09:35 Remote Control and Apps 15:00 Durability and Storm Resets 17:47 Decking and Safety Upgrades 21:02 Modernizing for Value 22:45 Start Small or Go All In 24:02 Wrap Up and Where to Visit 24:24 Final Sign Off   LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

    Pool Upgrades Worth the Money: Variable-Speed Pumps, Automation, LED Lights & Decking | Backyard Family Fun Podcast

  4. Sep 24

    First-Time Hot Tub Buyer Guide: Price vs Ownership Costs, Sizing, Placement, Electrical Needs, Maintenance, Warranty & Service

    In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, producer Dee talks with expert Marshall Smith about what first-time hot tub buyers should know.   They emphasize looking beyond upfront price to total ownership factors like energy consumption, maintenance, warranty, and local service availability from an authorized service center. Marshall encourages shoppers to visit the showroom to see models, “dry soak” or “test soak,” and choose the right size, seating layout, and features, including Bullfrog Hot Tubs’ mobile jet packs.   They discuss planning the installation location (privacy, drainage, surface support), using photos or on-site inspections, options like portable spa pads, electrical requirements ranging from plug-and-play 110/120V to 240V, minimal ongoing water care and filtration, the importance of a hard cover and lift assist, and how warranties vary and depend on the company backing them.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun 01:12 Hot Tub Buying Basics 02:02 Beyond Price Ownership Costs 05:06 Local Service Matters 06:46 Choosing Size and Seating 08:30 Bullfrog Jet Pack Therapy 09:23 Test Soak Before You Buy 10:57 Placement and Site Planning 14:08 Electrical Requirements Explained 16:03 Maintenance Made Simple 17:54 Covers and Energy Savings 19:59 Warranty Peace of Mind 21:14 Final Tips and Wrap Up   LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

  5. Sep 17

    Designing the Ultimate Backyard: Pools, Spas, Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Pits, and Automation

    On this episode of Backyard Family Fun, producer Dee Daniels sits down with Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure expert Alex Smith in the Savannah location to chat about building the ultimate backyard retreat, encouraging listeners to bring a “backyard list” of ideas for help planning and accenting features.   They discuss pool covers and aesthetically pleasing safety covers for fall debris, and note that many local pool owners don’t need to fully close pools. Alex highlights backyard gathering essentials like comfortable seating, coolers, waterproof speakers, grills such as Big Green Egg and Green Mountain wood pellet grills (including app control and saved cooking profiles), and fire features like the low-smoke Solo Stove.   The episode also covers water features like automated deck jets with lighting, spillover spas, and using Pool Studio design tools to plan pools, decking, fencing, and layouts tailored to each lot.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun 00:35 Dream Backyard Checklist 01:52 Pool Covers and Fall Debris 04:24 Comfort Music and Coolers 04:53 Grilling Brings Everyone Together 07:44 Solo Stove Fire Pit Feature 10:20 Pool as the Focal Point 11:41 Waterproof Speakers and Lighting 12:21 Water Features and Deck Jets 15:17 Smart Grill App Controls 16:36 Designing with Pool Studio 20:09 Pool Shapes and Spillover Spas 23:11 Visit Pride Pools and Wrap Up   LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

  6. Sep 10

    PUMP IT UP: Keep Your Pool Pump Running, Clear Debris, and Prevent Green Water

    In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, producer Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith about protecting the “heart of the pool”—the pump—especially in fall when people swim less and leaves and debris build up.   Alex explains that organic debris around the pump can block ventilation, shorten motor life, and lead to circulation failure and green water, so homeowners should keep the area clear (including the “two-foot rule”), avoid letting debris pile up, and keep the pump running year-round or at least on a 12-and-12 schedule.   They recommend professional water testing every four to six weeks, annual sand cleaning, replacing sand every four to five years, and calling for service if pressure changes or clogs occur. Pride Pools also keeps customer equipment records, model and serial numbers, and images for future parts and replacements.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:53 Why Pumps Matter 01:26 Fall Neglect Risks 03:39 Clear Debris Around Equipment 05:08 Keep It Running Year Round 06:26 Two Foot Clearance Rule 09:06 Mechanical Checks and Inspections 12:35 Filtration and Sand Maintenance 14:05 Common Pump Problems 15:17 Let Pros Handle It 16:37 Keeping Your Pool Records 20:30 Run the Pump Save Money 23:06 Turnover Rates and Scheduling 24:41 Wrap Up and Where to Find Us LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

    PUMP IT UP: Keep Your Pool Pump Running, Clear Debris, and Prevent Green Water

  7. Sep 3

    Fall Pool Maintenance Tips: Water Chemistry, Circulation & Testing with Pride Pools

    On the Backyard Family Fun podcast from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products, producer Dee Daniels talks with Marshall Smith at the Claxton, Georgia location about keeping pool water healthy in the fall and off-season.   They stress the ongoing importance of circulation and filtration while noting cooler temperatures allow owners to reduce run time and energy use. Marshall explains how water temperature, bather load, and rain (often more acidic, especially during hurricane season) can shift pH and alkalinity, making periodic checks important without micromanaging.   Sanitizer demand like chlorine typically drops as water cools, and algae growth diminishes once water temperature is below about 70°F, though heated pools should follow a summer-style regimen.   They discuss why fewer Southern owners “close” pools now, debris management tools (including leaf net covers), and recommend bringing water in for Pride Pools’ 13-point analysis, with testing frequency easing from about every six weeks to every eight to ten weeks.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun 01:21 Fall Pool Care Overview 04:07 pH and Alkalinity Shifts 05:40 Rain and Regional Factors 09:18 Chlorine and Cooler Temps 11:15 Water Testing and Analysis 13:36 Algae Myths in Fall 15:21 To Cover or Not 19:17 Debris Tools and Leaf Nets 21:24 Proactive Fall Checklist 23:21 Testing Frequency Schedule 25:34 Wrap Up and Next Episodes 26:26 Final Thanks and Contact Info   LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

    Fall Pool Maintenance Tips: Water Chemistry, Circulation & Testing with Pride Pools

  8. Aug 27

    Pool Leaf War Tips: Fall Debris Cleanup, Automatic Cleaners & Water Chemistry | Backyard Family Fun Podcast

    On Backyard Family Fun from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith about managing the fall “leaf war” in pools. Alex stresses keeping the pump running so the skimmer can remove debris before it sinks, recommending a 12-hours-on/12-hours-off schedule in fall and winter.   They cover tools to remove leaves, pine straw, acorns, and pine cones, including battery-operated and garden-hose Venturi leaf eaters, automatic cleaners (corded and cordless robotic models that can clean floors and walls), pressure-side cleaners with booster pumps, and manual leaf rake nets, plus the option to use Pride Pools’ maintenance service. Alex explains that leaving organic debris in the pool can stain surfaces and disrupt water chemistry by lowering sanitizer levels, leading to algae and green water, and notes higher chlorine levels can be acceptable when pH and other parameters are balanced.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun 00:50 Fall Leaf War Begins 01:38 Run the Pump to Skim 02:33 Leaf Eater Vacuums 04:47 Automatic Cleaner Magic 06:13 Old School Leaf Rake 06:52 Let Pros Handle It 08:30 Leaves Ruin Water Chemistry 11:55 Storms Heat and Algae 16:35 Circulation and VS Pumps 20:36 New Owner Cleaning Toolbox 22:55 Choosing the Right Cleaner 27:30 Buy Local Warranties Support 29:01 Wrap Up and Where to Find Us 29:24 Final Thanks and Subscribe   LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

    Pool Leaf War Tips: Fall Debris Cleanup, Automatic Cleaners & Water Chemistry | Backyard Family Fun Podcast
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Dive into the world of backyard bliss with the Backyard Family Fun podcast! Join the team at Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products as we share stories from our 50 years in business, introduce you to the faces behind your perfect pool, and give you expert tips to keep your pool and spa sparkling all season long. Get ready for fun, family, and everything you need to make the most of your backyard oasis!

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  • Creator
    Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Backyard Family Fun