Why Custom Matters More Than Ever Think about it: your morning coffee order is probably customized. Extra shot, oat milk, half sweet. Starbucks says there are more than 170,000 possible drink combinations. At Skillful Home Recreation in Portland, Maine, we believe the same holds true for custom pool tables, spas, and playsets— personalization makes all… Read more »
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What’s With All These Reviews?
Why Google Reviews Matter for Local Businesses in Maine “Pretty soon they’ll ask me for a review bite by bite,” someone joked recently. That’s the world of Google reviews for local businesses in Maine today. And honestly, it feels true. Your coffee shop asks. Your online order asks. Even the gas pump wants five stars…. Read more »
Are Spa Sale Prices Real? Here’s How to Tell
Last week we talked about why a sale shouldn’t be the only reason you buy. If you missed it, you can read “Don’t Let the Sale Be the Only Reason You Buy.” This week, let’s look closer: are those “up to $10,000 off” spa prices even real? If you’ve shopped around Southern Maine recently, you’ve… Read more »
Don’t Let the Sale Be the Only Reason You Buy
Let’s be clear: we have sales, too. About 8–10 each year. If you’ve shopped for a hot tubs in Southern Maine, you’ve probably noticed the pattern — there’s always another promotion. Holiday weekends, seasonal clearances, “factory events.” At first, it sounds like a win for buyers. Who doesn’t like a discount? But here’s the… Read more »
Professional Delivery and Installation Within 50 Miles — From Kennebunk to Brunswick to Augusta, Maine
Professional Delivery and Setup—Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Augusta (and Beyond) At Skillful Home Recreation, we believe the experience shouldn’t stop when you make your purchase—it should only get better from there. That’s why we offer professional delivery and installation on all our major products, from hot tubs and swim spas to pool tables, game tables, and… Read more »
When is a Sale a Good Idea
When a Sale Is Actually a Good Idea(And When It’s Just Noise) It can be overwhelming, can’t it?Everywhere you turn: “Final Days!” “Biggest Sale of the Year!”And often, it all starts to sound the same. At Skillful Home Recreation, we understand. We don’t believe in pressure or gimmicks. We believe in thoughtful decisions and meaningful… Read more »
How a Thoughtfully Chosen Game Room Can Change Your Home Life
At Skillful Home Recreation, we believe that the spaces we create at home have the power to shape our best memories. A thoughtfully designed game room isn’t just about having a pool table or a shuffleboard—it’s about building a place where connection, laughter, and a little friendly competition naturally happen. A great game room draws… Read more »
We Choose the Best, So You Don’t Have To
It all starts with a Fun, Stress-Free, No Pressure Shopping Experience At Skillful Home Recreation Simplifying Choices in a Complex World Today’s world can be overwhelming, with endless options for everything from technology to home recreation products. At Skillful Home Recreation, we believe shopping for products that bring you joy—like a hot tub for relaxation… Read more »
Enjoy a Truly Friendly, No-Pressure Shopping Experience at Skillful Home Recreation
At Skillful Home, we specialize in best-in-class home recreation products and go above and beyond to provide a shopping experience that is truly friendly and free from pressure. Enjoy friendly no-pressure shopping. We get it. Like you, we don’t like pushy sales tactics and we understand the frustration they can cause when you are… Read more »
Why We Prioritize Trust and Transparency over Flashy Sales
At Skillful Home, we take pride in offering more than just exceptional products. In a market flooded with retail businesses offering flashy sales and using “shell game” negotiating tactics, Skillful Home Recreation has taken a different approach. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers by prioritizing trust, transparency and straight forward competitive… Read more »
