Vitamin D is an essential element which all humans need in order to thrive, and your backyard swimming pool is a great means toward that end! You may have already known that, but you may not know exactly how you get more Vitamin D or what specifically does Vitamin D do for you. Well, we’re about to enlighten you? (See what we did there?)While we’ve already tried our best to debunk the myth … [Read More...] about Swimming Pool Benefits: Get That Vitamin D!
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Answering Questions about Walnut Downgrading, Part 3
As you begin to understand why downgrading makes sense for Walnut lumber, hopefully you’ll agree with us that it’s a good idea. But even if you don’t, it’s not likely to change anytime soon, so you’ll do well to understand precisely what the differences are between how Walnut is graded and how other North American hardwood lumber species are … Continue about Answering Questions about Walnut Downgrading, Part 3
Answering Questions about Walnut Downgrading, Part 2
Even if you’re generally skeptical about downgrading, hopefully you’re starting to understand why it makes sense to treat Walnut different than other lumber species. For those who desire top-grade Walnut, you need to know that it will require careful consideration and, quite possibly, more money than you’d really like to spend. Let us explain. Why … Continue about Answering Questions about Walnut Downgrading, Part 2
Answering Questions about Walnut Downgrading, Part 1
We get it, we really do. Downgrading lumber seems like a conspiracy — or at least a marketing ploy — designed to generate more revenue for the lumber industry. Especially in an industry when pricing structures are already so nuanced, this kind of special treatment seems suspicious. But it really does make sense. And we’re not just saying that … Continue about Answering Questions about Walnut Downgrading, Part 1
Understanding X10 Home Automation Options: Overview of Controllers
With X10 Home Automation, one thing you have plenty of is options! Once you understand the basic components of any X10 Home Automation System, you can select from prepackaged, money-saving bundles or build your own! And even if you start with an X10 MAX Home Automation Complete System or the all-inclusive X10 Home Security Kit with Home Automation … Continue about Understanding X10 Home Automation Options: Overview of Controllers
Consigning with the Penny Pincher Boutique: A Beginner’s Guide
Consigning with the Penny Pincher Boutique can be a great experience! Consigning is truly a win-win: someone else gets to utilize clothing which you’re no longer able to use, and you get to simplify your own closet and earn money to spend on pieces which you’ll be better able to utilize!Many of our consignors are also customers, and we … Continue about Consigning with the Penny Pincher Boutique: A Beginner’s Guide
Rule Implementation – Swimming Pool Safety Essentials
In this four-part series on pool safety we’ve already looked at ways to prevent slip and fall accidents, measures to prevent drowning, and ways to keep pool chemicals at safe levels. In this final article, we’ll add one essential tip for helping to keep swimmers safe in your pool: implementation and enforcement of rules.Rules and guidelines are … Continue about Rule Implementation – Swimming Pool Safety Essentials
Pool Chemical Safety – Swimming Pool Safety Essentials
One area of pool safety that people don’t always consider is the area of keeping your pool’s chemicals in proper balance. If your pool’s chemicals ever get out of balance, the pool water can cause numerous health problems for swimmers. For example, a low pH level in a pool (indicating acidity) can cause swimmers to experience a burning, stinging … Continue about Pool Chemical Safety – Swimming Pool Safety Essentials
Drowning Prevention – Swimming Pool Safety Essentials
The possibility of someone drowning in the pool is usually the greatest fear pool owners have when it comes to pool safety. Thankfully, there are some proven strategies for lessening the chances of this type of tragedy from occurring. These tips are especially crucial for pool owners who have young children either residing with them or living in … Continue about Drowning Prevention – Swimming Pool Safety Essentials
