As significant as pool heaters and automatic pool covers are to your standard of living and standard of swimming, there are some other must-have luxury swimming pool additions we think you’ll want to consider. Even if you’re not ready to spring for them right away, planning for them during your initial swimming pool installation can […]
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Evaluating the Cost of Heating Your Swimming Pool
We all realize that a heated pool will prove to be much more enjoyable than an unheated pool. But at what cost? Not only does the initial price of a pool heater deter some, but the ongoing cost of running them can also be a downside. In addition to financial cost, today’s environmentally conscious homeowners […]
Why You Should Consider Installing a Backyard Swimming Pool – Part 3
There are all sorts of great reasons to consider getting a pool. Thus far, we’ve explored some of the health benefits of installing a pool, as well as some of the relationship benefits. Next, we’ll look at some reasons why it could be a smart move for you to make financially. There’s no question that […]
Why You Should Consider Installing a Backyard Swimming Pool – Part 2
Choosing to install a pool is a major decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In the first article of this series, we looked at some personal reasons why you may want to consider getting a pool. In this article, we’ll take a look at some benefits to pool ownership that have to do with family […]
Why You Should Consider Installing a Backyard Swimming Pool – Part 1
Maybe you’re like any number of homeowners out there who have gone back and forth debating whether or not to get a pool in their backyard. There are all sorts of factors to ponder, including the initial and continual costs involved in installation and upkeep, return on investment, and many personal benefits. While taking the […]
Planning Ahead for a Safe Swimming Space
When it comes to safety, it helps to be proactive and plan ahead. While none of us can completely eliminate all risk, we can be prepared to respond to emergencies in case they do arise. We can also implement certain safety barriers and policies, reducing the chances of such emergencies to start with. Perhaps the […]
Swimming Pool Lighting for Ambiance
From path and deck lighting surrounding your poolscape to actual in-pool lighting, your pool lighting can do more than provide a safety feature: it can also create an inviting ambiance. The atmosphere of your pool area can be especially conducive to intimacy, excitement, or relaxation, depending on your personal preferences and desires. Of course, none […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
