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The pool area needs sprucing up, but there’s no money in the budget for it, right? Here are some creative ways to dress it up without spending thousands of dollars.
First Impressions
The best place to start is the entrance. Gates are expensive to replace, but handles and locks have reasonable costs.
Start by replacing rusty springs, and tighten them for a faster-closing response of the gate. In the case of our facility, the old springs caused the gate to stop short of latching, which was a serious security issue. Additionally, the latches were worn and barely opening, which prevented the gate from closing--even with the new springs. We purchased new latches that allowed a more fluid motion for automatic closing. These two replacements for each gate made them feel new, operate better, and gave a good first impression to new patrons.