Since Vitamin D is a key component in your health (see Part 1) and getting some sun is necessary for the production of Vitamin D, some people reason that sunscreen must be a bad thing. Of the many contributing factors in Vitamin D deficiencies, sunscreen is not cited. However, sunscreen is a huge component in preventing Melanoma. Known to be the deadliest form of skin cancer, Melanoma is caused by … [Read More...] about The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 2
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Adding to the Outdoor Ambiance with Extras
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X10 XX62A Outdoor Wireless Camera Offers Accuracy & Convenience, Part 1
If you’re looking for a new surveillance camera for your home or office, you want something that’s … [Read More...] about X10 XX62A Outdoor Wireless Camera Offers Accuracy & Convenience, Part 1
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Adding to the Outdoor Ambiance with Extras
As wonderful as structures and pathways can be, even less significant additions to your outdoor area can make a major impact when it comes to visual appeal and the overall milieu. When you have a general aesthetic or vibe in view and coordinate even the small details to contribute to it, you’ll be creating a coherent design that conveys precisely … Continue about Adding to the Outdoor Ambiance with Extras
Adding to the Outdoor Ambiance with Structures
When you think of structures that will enhance your backyard space, you probably think of more elaborate ones like gazebos and pergolas. And you’re not wrong. But even the most basic outdoor structure — the fence — can help visually enhance your space and create the ambiance you’re after. Like pathways, they can be both functional and aesthetically … Continue about Adding to the Outdoor Ambiance with Structures
Adding to the Outdoor Ambiance with Pathways
While the basic shape and type of pool you choose at the beginning would take a lot to change, the area surrounding your swimming pool can always be altered or embellished as your family’s needs and entertainment style develops through the years. If you start with a general idea or ambiance, you can always add to it. Or maybe one summer (a.k.a. … Continue about Adding to the Outdoor Ambiance with Pathways
Be in the Know with New Materials for Pools, Part 2
If you’re considering materials for your upcoming backyard swimming pool, you may not realize how many options are available! While concrete and fiberglass are old standbys that certainly aren’t to be overlooked, they’re not the only possibilities. In our first post on this topic we explored two added material options available in today’s pool … Continue about Be in the Know with New Materials for Pools, Part 2
Be in the Know with New Materials for Pools, Part 1
If you’re ready to install a brand new pool, you don’t need to settle for your parents’ swimming pool. Yours can take on a whole new look and feel thanks to the new materials available in the swimming pool industry! As you would expect, each one has its pros and cons, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors including your anticipated … Continue about Be in the Know with New Materials for Pools, Part 1
Building Your Business: Networking, Part 4
Peer networking might sound kind of daunting, but it’s really not complicated. In fact, it’s quite simple. All it really means is having conversations with co-workers, friends, and other people within your industry or in related businesses. Whether you realize it or not, these everyday conversations that you’re already having are part of building … Continue about Building Your Business: Networking, Part 4
Building Your Business: Networking, Part 3
Peer networking can get a bad rap, sometimes. We all know that person who just wants to drop names and doesn’t seem to really know what they’re talking about. But that doesn’t mean that all networking is fluff. In fact, it can be extremely helpful to your professional growth as well as to your activity center. Preparing for the Future … Continue about Building Your Business: Networking, Part 3
Building Your Business: Networking, Part 2
When it comes to building your business, peer networking is an often under-appreciated factor that can be leveraged to enhance your current status as well as help propel you into a growth-minded future. Perhaps you’re really not sure exactly how peer networking works or can work for you. While we discussed some general ways it can be an asset to … Continue about Building Your Business: Networking, Part 2