Second only to maybe making sure your swimming pool has water in it, performing regular swimming pool maintenance tasks will have the greatest impact on your ability to utilize your in-ground swimming pool — and continue to use it for decades to come! We’ve already taken a look at the daily and weekly pool maintenance tasks all pool owners need to plan to perform, so now we’ll take a look at … [Read More...] about Monthly & Occasional Swimming Pool Maintenance Tasks
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Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 1
Winter will be here before you know it. Don’t wait until the last minute to make plans to winterize your pool. If you live in a part of the country where you close your pool for the winter season, there are plenty of reasons you should seriously consider getting a pool cover. Why Cover Your Pool for the Winter? Covering your pool will help … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 1
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
Why a Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool Might Be Right for You
If you think an in-ground swimming pool is out of reach for your finances, your climate, or the unique setting of your yard, think again: a vinyl liner pool may be possible, even when other types of swimming pools are not. In addition to offering an abundance of custom design possibilities, vinyl liner pools also represent an in-ground swimming … Continue about Why a Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool Might Be Right for You
Monthly & Occasional Swimming Pool Maintenance Tasks
Second only to maybe making sure your swimming pool has water in it, performing regular swimming pool maintenance tasks will have the greatest impact on your ability to utilize your in-ground swimming pool — and continue to use it for decades to come! We’ve already taken a look at the daily and weekly pool maintenance tasks all pool owners need to … Continue about Monthly & Occasional Swimming Pool Maintenance Tasks
Teen Modeling & Posing Workshops in New Freedom, PA – Build Confidence & Shine!
Unlock Your Teen's Potential with PhotoArtGraphy’s Modeling & Posing Workshops Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help your teen build confidence, refine their modeling skills, and develop a strong sense of self-expression? Whether your teen dreams of becoming a model or simply wants to learn how to pose better for photos, … Continue about Teen Modeling & Posing Workshops in New Freedom, PA – Build Confidence & Shine!
Teaching Your Child To Swim: The Four Basic Strokes, Part 1
There are certainly obstacles to teaching your own child to swim, but — like so many obstacles in life — their presence does not mean you can’t succeed in this endeavor! If you have a backyard swimming pool already, you’ve already overcome a significant obstacle: frequent opportunities to experiment with swimming skills. However, as with other … Continue about Teaching Your Child To Swim: The Four Basic Strokes, Part 1
Teaching Your Child to Swim: The Right Equipment
If you can swim yourself — or maybe even if you can’t — you can teach your child to swim! And if you have your own backyard swimming pool, you’ll have ample opportunities to do just that. Like other life skills, swimming needs to be taught one step — or one splash — at a time, starting with some key basic skills. Don’t worry: it’s probably not as … Continue about Teaching Your Child to Swim: The Right Equipment
Tips for Creating Your Very Own Backyard Water Park, Part 1
What’s even better during those hot summer months than taking a family trip to a world-class water park? How about installing a miniature water park of your very own in your backyard? Then you can enjoy the excitement and refreshment of your private oasis any time you like. The kids can swim, splash and play to their heart’s content. You’ll have … Continue about Tips for Creating Your Very Own Backyard Water Park, Part 1
Want Clear Pool Water Next Spring? Follow These Winter Pool Closing Steps, Part 1
If you’re like most pool owners, you’re eager to get your pool open as soon as possible when the weather gets warm. It’s certainly disheartening when you take that winter cover off of the pool to discover murky, cloudy, and discolored water. If you want clear pool water that will take minimal effort to prepare for swimming next spring, pay … Continue about Want Clear Pool Water Next Spring? Follow These Winter Pool Closing Steps, Part 1
Important Steps for Opening Your Backyard Pool, Part 1
Welcome to swimming season! Winter is finally over and the long wait to open up your pool is right around the corner. You probably are looking forward to getting back out to your favorite spot for some fun in the sun with your friends and family or going for a refreshing dip after a long day at work. As eager as you are to start making new memories … Continue about Important Steps for Opening Your Backyard Pool, Part 1
Teaching Your Child To Swim: The Next Step
You already have the most important piece of equipment needed for teaching your child to swim: your very own backyard swimming pool. The amount of time it takes to teach a person to swim varies greatly, but the most significant factor is frequency of swimming opportunities. You’ve got that covered! So after teaching your child a few basic skills, … Continue about Teaching Your Child To Swim: The Next Step
Enhance Your Pool: Concrete Pool Border & Mini Waterfall
Whether you’re already enjoying your backyard pool or you’re thinking about installing one, perhaps you’re in the market for some cost-efficient amenities that will make your outdoor oasis even more inviting. You may think that adding any fancy frills to your pool would definitely be outside of your budget. If so, think again! Though it’s true that … Continue about Enhance Your Pool: Concrete Pool Border & Mini Waterfall
How to Plan a Safe, Sensational Pool Party for Kids, Part 3
Getting your pool area ready, designating supervisors, and establishing pool rules are some of the most important ways you can prepare for a fun, safe kids pool party (see Parts 1 & 2). In this article, we’ll focus on some of the ways you can avoid everyone’s most dreaded fear when it comes to water activities: drowning accidents. Listed below … Continue about How to Plan a Safe, Sensational Pool Party for Kids, Part 3
Outdoor Swimming Pool Area Lighting Options
Figuring out the right kind of lighting to use inside your pool is important, but it’s not the only area to think about when it comes to pool illumination. As we mentioned in the first article of this series (see Part 1, 2, 3 & 4), it’s also a wise idea to include plenty of lighting around the pool on your deck, along the sides of your … Continue about Outdoor Swimming Pool Area Lighting Options
Collaborative TFP Senior Portrait Sessions in York County & Baltimore Area
High school senior year is a milestone filled with excitement, growth, and memorable moments. Capturing this special time through professional photography creates lasting keepsakes that celebrate individuality and achievement. PhotoArtGraphy, a boutique photography business based in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, offers an exceptional opportunity for … Continue about Collaborative TFP Senior Portrait Sessions in York County & Baltimore Area