Backyard Family Fun is brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products in Savannah and Claxton! This episode, producer Dee Daniels visits the Savannah location of Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products to talk with Alex Smith about preparing for a summer backyard kickoff.

They compare two grill lines—Big Green Egg and Green Mountain Grill—with Alex favoring the wood-pellet Green Mountain Grill for temperature control, WiFi settings, and flavor pellets, while noting the Big Green Egg’s high-heat capability and reusable charcoal. Alex highlights Pride Pools’ local, family-owned service, competitive pricing, sauces and spices, and in-house custom wooden tables for the Big Green Egg.

They also discuss pool and spa readiness for summer 2026, including high-quality pool salt for chlorine generators, tested automatic and cordless/robotic cleaners, and unique pool toys and family games, plus available services to handle pool upkeep.

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00:00 Welcome and Summer Prep

00:41 Choosing Your Grill

01:37 Green Mountain Grill Tips

04:29 Big Green Egg Heat

05:29 Deals Sauces and Support

07:36 Egg Tables and Addons

09:10 Must Have Grill Accessories

12:23 Pool Season Accessories

13:37 Salt Pools and Cleaners

15:50 Toys Games and Backyard Fun

18:29 Spa Moments and Philosophy

21:19 Services 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

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Backyard Family Fun brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products - is diving in over at the Savannah location to talk with Alex Smith about Pride Pool’s free annual “pool school” for customers, featuring food, drinks, water testing with one-on-one chemical guidance, and storewide and chemical discounts.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a water sample for testing and receive a printout and explanations of needed adjustments; pool care topics include the five basic keys, sanitizer options (chlorine, bromine, salt), balancing pH/alkalinity/calcium, and the importance of adequate pump run time and filter maintenance (including sand replacement every five years). Dates and RSVP details are shared: Claxton Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 (912-739-2230) and Savannah Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 (912-927-3957), with limited seats and a possible additional Savannah session in May.

The conversation also highlights pool equipment inspections/profiles, regional climate considerations, and safety options and resources, including a free swim lesson program mentioned through the PHTA.

DON'T FORGET YOUR DETAILS ON POOL SCHOOL:

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Pool School Preview

00:32 Free Perks And Discounts

00:50 Bring A Water Sample

02:15 Dates Times And RSVP

02:59 What Youll Learn At School

03:35 Why They Split Sessions

04:27 Pools Should Be Enjoyable

07:10 Easy Weekly Maintenance

08:35 Local Advice Beats Internet

09:49 Safety And Swim Lessons

12:16 Pro Inspections And Profiles

14:17 Avoid Holiday Breakdowns

14:33 Remote Pool Controls

15:16 Simple 123 Chemistry

16:11 What Water Tests Reveal

18:58 Balancing pH and Alkalinity

21:49 Minerals Stains and Sanitizers

23:46 Pump Runtime Matters

26:04 Filter Types and Maintenance

28:09 Pool School RSVP 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

Welcome to your home for BACKYARD FAMILY FUN, brought to you by Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products.

Dee Daniels and Marshall Smith discuss spring and summer backyard pool and spa safety, emphasizing that fun and safety should coexist. They recommend keeping key rescue tools nearby, including a shepherd’s hook and a life ring, especially when guests or kids’ pool parties are involved. They advise inspecting pool entry points such as ladders, built-in steps, and handrails for wear, looseness, and overall condition.

For inground pools, they highlight using and maintaining a safety float line to clearly separate shallow and deep areas, particularly for children and inexperienced swimmers. They address pets in pools, noting it’s not encouraged but common, and suggest checking water chemistry more often and using dog exit aids like pup planks.

They also stress the importance of working interior and exterior lighting for night swimming and entertaining, consider fencing around pool equipment, and inspecting spa covers to keep children out.

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Backyard Safety Kickoff

02:17 Must Have Rescue Gear

04:23 Inspect Steps and Rails

06:13 New Owner Safety Checklist

06:37 Float Line for Deep End

08:31 Pets in the Pool

10:57 Pup Plank Demo

13:50 Night Swim Lighting

16:20 Entertaining and Perimeter Lights

18:52 Securing Pool Equipment

21:24 Spa Covers and Kid Safety

23:59 Wrap Up and Where to Shop

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