High-quality billiards cues can cost several hundred dollars. At that price, you’ll want to protect your investment with a rack, case and a few cleaning supplies. Performing general maintenance, as described below, can extend the lifespan of your cue and keep it consistent during gameplay.
A quality billiards table cover is an essential investment. It protects the table’s delicate cloth from spills, sunlight (discolouration) and dust (coarseness). For households with pets—particularly cats—a cover also prevents scratches and pulls from claws scraping along the top.
Professional billiard balls are extremely durable. In fact, hopping one off the table onto a concrete floor will inflict no damage. This is great because the smallest dent could affect the playability of the ball—how it rolls and ricochets.
If you’d like to bring your own pool cue (or several) to a bar or billiards hall, you’ll need to protect it with a durable case. Just as cues come in different weights and lengths, you can buy cases in various sizes. Some fit only
In most billiards games, players chalk the cue tip before every shot to increase its friction when striking the ball. The better the friction, the smaller the chance of a miscue (slippage) on off-centred shots.
Pool cues come in various sizes and materials, making it difficult to settle upon just one for causal gameplay. But only a few factors differentiate one cue’s handling over another. The length and weight variants affect playability most, but density and grip also play a
Cue and ball racks make an excellent addition to any billiards room. They are both decorative and functional—most come beautifully finished and can reduce the clutter around your table. When shopping for a rack, you will find two varieties: stand-alone and wall-mounted. The stand-alone units
Lighting is an important component in billiards design. The cloth needs soft, even lighting rail-to-rail for players to accurately gauge their shots. For such an effect, the light must hang an appropriate distance from the table and shine sufficiently in all directions. This is achieved with multiple bulbs
Most billiards halls sport a one-piece slate table. With all the players leaning and climbing onto it, the single-piece most effectively withstands the weight and keeps from losing alignment or levelling. At 450 pounds, the slate is incredibly sturdy. Over time, though, that weight may
Hot tubs can leak for many reasons: routine wear-and-tear, improper maintenance, accidents and extreme weather. Unfortunately, most take some time to become noticeable—after all, water loss is normal. Bathers transport water from the tub after every use. Evaporation gradually lowers water levels without a cover as
Do you fear your neighbours peering at you when bathing in the spa? Thankfully, there are accessories for your backyard to maximize your hot tub’s privacy. That said, the best privacy is often closest to the home. The further back, the wider view accessible to your neighbours.
Pools and hot tubs require weekly maintenance to keep their chemical levels properly balanced. Although water treatment is neither arduous nor time-consuming, it is something some spa owners forget to do. Thankfully, there are products out there to automate the whole process.
Generally, submerging your head in hot water is a bad idea—especially somewhere communal. Water between 102 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit breeds bacteria, a reason why hot tubs require sanitation. Thankfully, bathing your legs or torso in the water does not fully expose you to these potential bacteria.
Hot tubs relax the body and ease everyday aches and pains. For this reason, many athletes own spas or frequent them on rest days. Although your hot tub might tempt you into a brief soak after a workout, doing so may do more harm than
Owning a hot tub gives you an excuse to host get-togethers with friends and family. Unless you adopt a no-food-or-drink policy, you can expect the occasional spill. After all, heat exacerbates the effects of alcohol, meaning your guests will get clumsier.
New pool tables sometimes fetch a price of over $10,000. For an amateur player, this investment is too steep. Don’t be fooled into thinking your only option is buying a used pool table, as there are still plenty of billiard tables at affordable prices. Because of
Shuffleboard tables make great additions to homes. They’re fun to play and easy to maintain, demanding only a few minutes a month for waxing and polishing. Putting this time aside can improve performance and increase the table’s lifespan, so make it a priority. How often you clean, however, depends on usage. At
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