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 […]
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A Few Fresh Ideas for Your Next Pool Party
If you’re ready to get a little more creative than grilling burgers or ordering pizza and using the same luau theme, we’re here with some fresh ideas for your next pool party! From creative themes to planning tips and ways to play your music of choice, we’re here to help you get your party started! […]
Teaching Your Child To Swim: The Four Basic Strokes, Part 4
“To watch Olympic swimmers do the butterfly is to witness a metamorphosis: half-human, half-fish, wholly mesmerizing.” That perspective of the Butterfly stroke makes it a prospect that’s simultaneously daunting and alluring. As the fourth of the basic swim strokes for beginning swimmers to learn (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), the basic Butterfly stroke can […]
Teaching Your Child To Swim: The Four Basic Strokes, Part 3
After learning the Front Crawl and the Breast Stroke, your child may be ready to learn what may become his or her favorite swim stroke: the Backstroke. While the Front Crawl is the fastest of the four basic swim strokes and the Breaststroke is the slowest and least efficient, the Backstroke is somewhere in between. […]
Be Prepared for Unexpected Company with the X10 Driveway Sensor/Alert Kit
Have you ever felt uneasy or even a bit alarmed when you hear someone knocking at your door? When you aren’t expecting any company or package delivery, you may be afraid to go to the door for fear that there will be a potential intruder on the other side. With the X10 Driveway Sensor/Alert Kit, […]
Set Up a Basic X10 Home Automation System Using These Quick, Easy Steps, Part 2
In this article, we’ll wrap up our discussion of how to set up a very basic X10 home automation system. For people who aren’t familiar with home automation products, opting for a small, manageable system including just a remote and two receivers is a low-key, non-intimidating way to start. Once you’ve mastered installing and using […]
Set Up a Basic X10 Home Automation System Using These Quick, Easy Steps, Part 1
Years ago, home automation seemed like a futuristic fantasy. Today, the reality of this remote-controlled lifestyle has already reached an impressive number of homes across the globe. The trend doesn’t show any start of slowing down either. Perhaps the best news of all is you don’t have to be especially wealthy or extremely tech savvy […]
Teaching Your Child To Swim: The Four Basic Strokes, Part 2
Did you know that if you know how to swim, yourself, and you have a backyard swimming pool, you already have most of what you need in order to teach your child to swim? Now, don’t get us wrong: parents may be at a slight disadvantage when it comes to teaching their own children. But […]
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 […]
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 […]