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 […]
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Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 4
Choosing a winter pool cover is an extremely important part of getting your pool ready for winter (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). There are, however, some other accessories and pieces of equipment that you’ll need to make sure your pool winterizing process goes as smoothly as possible. These supplies can help keep your pool’s […]
Winter Swimming Pool Covers 101, Part 3
Making sure your pool is ready for winter is an important part of being a responsible pool owner. Choosing to cover your pool with a quality pool cover is a smart decision. In our first two articles in this series (see Part 1 & 2) we took a look at the advantages and disadvantages of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]