“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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
While there are many wonderful health benefits to swimming — including cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, emotional and joint health — you may not realize that there are also a few potential health-related problems associated with it. A variety of RWIs, or Recreational Water Illnesses, can be caused by germs found in water, improper chemical levels, or […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Recreational Water Illnesses come in a variety of forms, including skin conditions (see Part 1), respiratory illnesses (see Part 2), and diarrheal illnesses. Often caused by a combination of contaminants and chemicals found in pool water, the list of RWIs includes ear infections. While the official name of the kind of ear infection caused by […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
In addition to what we’ve termed “swimmer’s skin” (see Part 1), there are some risks to your skin associated with swimming pool use. Like all RWIs, using a public pool comes with much greater risk than your own private swimming pool. By learning about them, though, you as a swimming pool owner can make certain […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
RWIs, short for Recreational Water Illnesses, can come in a variety of forms. The most common are diarrheal illnesses, but respiratory infections can also pose a major threat. For swimming pool owners, understanding the causes and risks associated with pool water can be helpful in ensuring that their own pools offer a healthy place for […]
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 5
Listed below are some questions and answers about winter pool covers (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). After reading them, you’ll be able to better figure out which pool cover option you should select for your pool. What does a winter pool cover do? A winter pool cover can have several different jobs depending […]