Welcome to swimming season! Winter is finally over and the long wait to open up your pool is right around the corner. You probably are looking forward to getting back out to your favorite spot for some fun in the sun with your friends and family or going for a refreshing dip after a long […]
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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 […]
Enhance Your Pool: Concrete Pool Border & Mini Waterfall
Whether you’re already enjoying your backyard pool or you’re thinking about installing one, perhaps you’re in the market for some cost-efficient amenities that will make your outdoor oasis even more inviting. You may think that adding any fancy frills to your pool would definitely be outside of your budget. If so, think again! Though it’s […]
How to Plan a Safe, Sensational Pool Party for Kids, Part 3
Getting your pool area ready, designating supervisors, and establishing pool rules are some of the most important ways you can prepare for a fun, safe kids pool party (see Parts 1 & 2). In this article, we’ll focus on some of the ways you can avoid everyone’s most dreaded fear when it comes to water […]
Outdoor Swimming Pool Area Lighting Options
Figuring out the right kind of lighting to use inside your pool is important, but it’s not the only area to think about when it comes to pool illumination. As we mentioned in the first article of this series (see Part 1, 2, 3 & 4), it’s also a wise idea to include plenty of […]
Planning the Perfect Poolside Fire Feature, Part 3
Once you’re convinced of the many advantages of poolside fire features and have ensured all the crucial safety precautions are in place which we discussed previously (see Parts 1 & 2), you’ll be prepared to think about the different available fire features that will enrich your poolside paradise. Fire features can range widely in appearance […]
Choosing the Right Lighting for Your Swimming Pool
One of the most important items to include when it comes to installing a backyard pool is adequate lighting. Though lighting might seem like an insignificant afterthought, it’s really a vital part of maintaining your pool’s safety. It can also be a way to add a touch of personalized style to your backyard oasis. Install […]
Four More Swimming Pool Additions You’ll Adore
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 4
Did you know that despite a greater understanding today of what causes skin cancer, Melanoma rates have actually tripled over the past 35 years? Among other forms of skin protection, using broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 is an important factor in protecting your skin from this deadly form of cancer (see Parts 1, […]
Preventing Slip & Fall Accidents – Swimming Pool Safety
Pool safety concerns may be the number one reason homeowners cite for not installing a swimming pool on their property. Many people know that owning a pool could enhance their lifestyle by improving their property values and offering a convenient place to enjoy regular exercise and recreation with friends and family. But some of them […]