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Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we considered some of the reasons why pool owners should consider getting a winter pool cover. We also looked at some of the advantages and disadvantages of standard winter pool covers. In this article, we’ll consider another popular winter pool cover option: the safety cover. Why Choose a Safety Pool … Continue about Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 2
FAQs About Spool Pools
What do you get when you combine a pool with a spa? Mash those two fabulous additions to your outdoor space together and - voila - you get a spool! Arguably the best of both worlds, a spool takes up less space than a typical in-ground swimming pool, leaving plenty of space for the outdoor kitchen, pergola, gazebo, and any other features you’ve been … Continue about FAQs About Spool Pools
Good News: These Three Problems Aren’t RWIs
Even if you have your own private swimming pool, reading about Recreational Water Illnesses can be pretty disconcerting. So after a series of 4 posts about those frustrating possibilities (See parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we thought we’d give you some good news! Contrary to some people’s assumptions, the following ailments cannot be transmitted through … Continue about Good News: These Three Problems Aren’t RWIs
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The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 1
Did you know that your backyard swimming pool gives you added opportunities to benefit from one of the most natural vitamins in the world? (Or maybe we should say “in this solar system,” but that would probably give it away.) That’s right: our very own sun is necessary for the production of Vitamin D, an essential element all of us need in order … Continue about The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 1
How to Keep Your Pool Cover Clean
If you own a pool, you know how important it is to keep the water clean. Not only does crystal clear water make your pool feel refreshing, but it also enhances the entire appearance of your property. If you use a pool cover, you can rest assured that you’ll be keeping out a large percentage of the bugs, dirt, leaves, and dust that can end up making … Continue about How to Keep Your Pool Cover Clean
So You’re Adding an In-Ground Swimming Pool? Here’s What You Can Expect
Hiring a contractor to install an in-ground swimming pool in your yard is a huge undertaking. As with any major home improvement project, it’s extremely helpful for you as the homeowner to know what you can expect the process to entail. If you hire a reputable swimming pool installation team, here is an overview of how you should expect the project … Continue about So You’re Adding an In-Ground Swimming Pool? Here’s What You Can Expect
Having Fun in Your Pool After the Kids Go Back to School
All over the United States this time of year, children head back to school. It’s hard to believe that their last few carefree days making memories in the backyard pool for the summer are over. Once the kids are back in school, it may seem like the right time to think about closing up the pool for the season. After all, with all of their homework, … Continue about Having Fun in Your Pool After the Kids Go Back to School
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
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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