Eco-Friendly Backyard Living in 2026: Hot Tub & Pool Accessories, Cordless Cleaners, and Variable Speed Pumps

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 07:44 Cover Mate Convenience 09:01 Cordless Pool Cleaners 11:51 Testing Products In House 13:26 Why Buy Local Cleaners 13:50 Real World Durability Tests 14:47 Easy Returns and Eco Brands 15:32 Quieter Variable Speed Pumps 17:43 Energy Savings and Winter Running 18:37 Trade Show Trends for 2026 21:23 Sundecks and Pool Accessories 23:41 Pools Build Family Community 25:16 Wrap Up and Visit Pride Pools   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 [email protected] PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE