As a rule, a swimming pool uses a lot of energy and can add a significant amount to your utility bills. One of the biggest ways that water is lost from your pool is through evaporation, so if you heat your pool water and don’t use a pool cover, you lose heat and water.

Covering your pool when it’s not being used can save you up to 50% on heating bills alone. Keep reading for more tips on how solar pool covers work and why you should get one.

How solar pool covers work

Solar…

It’s one thing to hear such terms as “cask of ale” or “keg of beer”, and quite another thing to properly understand them. So, what is the difference between a keg and a cask, and why does this matter for drinkers or those setting up a home or office bar?

Both terms refer to containers that are frequently used for the storage, transport and serving of beer, cider, and other drinks. But these two types of containers have very different implications for the drink itself.

An…

It’s one thing to hear such terms as “cask of ale” or “keg of beer”, and quite another thing to properly understand them. So, what is the difference between a keg and a cask, and why does this matter for drinkers or those setting up a home or office bar?

Both terms refer to containers that are frequently used for the storage, transport and serving of beer, cider, and other drinks. But these two types of containers have very different implications for the drink itself.

An…

Apart from your home, your vessel may well be the biggest purchase you make. It is therefore vital to find the right cover with a specialist broker who understands the marine market, and an insurer that has a good reputation for fair claims handling. The price is a factor of course, but do not make the mistake of simply opting for the cheapest quotation, as the reason for this may become evident when you need specialist help and support in the event of a claim.

Marine insurance can be…

If you’re thinking of buying a property in Spain, you’ll need to choose a lawyer to help with the process. But with so many firms to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you?

Here are some tips to help you pick the perfect property lawyer in Spain:

Check their credentials

Make sure your chosen lawyer is qualified to practice in Spain. They should be registered with the Spanish Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados).

Ask for recommendations

If you know…

Halloween party themes to get your creative cocktail juices flowing...

Halloween is an excellent time of year for a party, especially a cocktail party. Here at Flavour Blaster HQ, we love a good cocktail and a good party, so we've put together some themed ideas to kick-start your creative process. All you need is a good theme and some willingly creative guests, and you'll have a (monster's) ball.

Down in the Deep

There are some seriously peculiar animals deep down on the…

Within just a few short years (or should that be long years?), a lot has changed about the formats in which fitness classes are commonly offered. It is well-established by now that the COVID-19 pandemic upended our world in ways both expected and unexpected, and one of those profound changes was certainly the rise to prominence of online and ‘on-demand’ classes.

But what about now, in 2022, with a New Year just a few tantalising months away? The situation might have changed…

Britons ‘showing record levels of interest in Spanish property’ Those of you who have been closely following the recent news headlines in relation to property in Sotogrande and elsewhere in Andalucia could be forgiven for feeling a little confused at the moment as to whether Brits are heading to Spain in great numbers, or instead going in the other direction.

Have Brexit and COVID-19 deterred would-be buyers from the UK, or is the historic longstanding interest in Spanish property…

It is always important to emphasise that no one given person’s experience of organising their wedding is quite the same as the next person’s – a truth that people who suffer from anxiety may be especially advised to bear in mind.

You’ve probably read and heard a lot, for example, about how stressful wedding planning can be – yet at the same time, your wedding is supposed to be the most special and magical day of your life. Is it any wonder, then, that so many brides and grooms feel…

Of all the many attractions of the southern Spanish city and municipality of Marbella, one of the greatest surely has to be the locality’s many alluring beach clubs. The best ones offer the finest in luxury, comfort, design, great food, and excellent service.

But it’s also true that not every beach club in Marbella will suit every kind of visitor. So, for this particular blog post, we’re going to zoom in on three of the Marbella beach clubs that are especially likely to appeal to your…

Hold-ups can be an excellent addition to your lingerie collection – they are comfortable, easy to wear, and can be worn for many different occasions.

Still not convinced, or simply looking for an excuse to make that purchase? Then here are our top five reasons to add holdups to your wardrobe – you can thank us later!

1. They’re comfortable to wear

It may come as something of a surprise, but one of the major advantages of hold-ups comes from their comfort. Unlike other types of…

10 Day Level 1 Accredited Bricklaying Course = £1400 including vat

This is our top bricklaying course. In the 10 Day Accredited bricklaying course you will undertake 3 Cskills bricklaying assessment units.

You will be trained and assessed on the following units:

• NOCN Cskills Level 1 Unit: Block Wall

• NOCN Cskills Level 1 Unit: Cavity Wall

• NOCN Cskills Level 1 Unit: Half Brick Wall

• On achievement of the above units you will gain 6 credits at level 1 and be…

The critical role that the UK’s air ambulances play in our national life cannot be emphasised enough. Providing emergency medical functions and patient transport between specialist centres, the organisations operating the helicopters and aircraft that routinely save lives are also unfortunately often precariously funded.

Every donation, then, makes a real difference to the effectiveness of the services air ambulance charities can provide to people in acute need.

This helps…

Yes, it might sound faintly ridiculous to begin preparing a festive get-together for your workers at a time when they have only recently had to contend with intense summer heat. However, the popularity of Christmas parties is one reason why you should start planning yours early.

Think about it: as December gets closer, there is bound to be intensifying demand for venues and equipment supplies essential to parties like this. Here are further details of why it would bode well for you to…

Those of you who are regular readers of the RECOVA blog will know a little something about the tips we have provided in the past to help ensure you achieve the smoothest possible recovery from your cosmetic surgery procedure.

But what are some of the mistakes that people can make during recovery from cosmetic surgery, that you need to make sure you don’t emulate? Here are a few suggestions.

Place too much emphasis on what’s on the Internet

Yes, we recognise the irony of…

Very few of us, it is fair to say, are ever happy to be in a position of being forced to cut back on our spending; nonetheless, it is a situation that more and more of us find ourselves in these days, amid the intensifying cost-of-living crisis.

You might have already had to make some very difficult decisions of your own on how you spend your income each month, including prioritising certain areas of expenditure over others.

So, with that in mind, what has your relationship with…

The question of how much you can expect to pay for currently available Sotogrande property for sale is naturally a very different one amid the coronavirus crisis to what it may have otherwise been.

The combination of the unpredictability of the virus’s spread in Spain, the measures that may be imposed to contain it in the months and years ahead, and uncertainty as to how both national and regional house prices may react, makes it notoriously tricky to assess how much a given buyer may…

Website Design & Development

Websites are at the very core of what we do at PENNInk Productions. We like to create contemporary, minimalist websites that tell your story and get your message across to your target audience.

We use WordPress as our platform of choice, which has over 25% market share of the websites on the Internet. It's easy to use, both for you and for us, and opens up endless possibilities to include eCommerce, memberships, subscriptions, bookings, rentals,…

Peninsula, the leading marine fuel solutions company, has initiated its Global Sustainability Initiative. Having been one of the first suppliers to provide Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) in 2019, Peninsula has since focused its strategy on transition and renewable marine energy.

Peninsula’s CEO, John A. Bassadone explained, “IMO2020 was a complex strategic planning process and we delivered the transition extremely effectively. Our foresight and professionalism throughout that period…

As getting married is a major life stage where you will have the future in mind, it stands to reason that as you plan your nuptials, you should consider not only your anticipated years of wedded bliss, but also the planet’s health. Holding an eco-friendly wedding is not as hard as you might think, either.

Here are various tips for planning a wedding in a way that will rein in its ecological impact.

Discourage air travel

Glamorous though it might be to get married abroad, you…