If you have the finances and plentiful land around your home, you are in a unique position to make the most of your backyard by adding a swimming pool. However, with the wide variety of swimming pool styles and features available, it can be difficult to decide which type of pool is the best choice […]
Swimming Pools
Should You Build a Backyard Swimming Pool?
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes the thought of cooling off in a swimming pool. If you’re a homeowner with a reasonable sized backyard, you may be considering adding a swimming pool. While having your own pool can provide hours of entertainment for both you and your family, there are some […]
How to Choose the Best Swimming Pool Safety Cover
Pool safety covers are an essential part of an overall swimming pool safety plan for homeowners with indoor or outdoor pools. Pool covers are a physical barrier that can be placed over a pool to help keep children and pets safe when the pool is not in use. Pool covers limit access to the pool, […]
Benefits of Aquatic Exercises, Part 2
If you have a pool in your backyard, you’ve already made great progress toward better health! However, you still need to get into the water and use it regularly and faithfully to your advantage. If you read Part 1 of this series, you might have been startled by the variety of people who can benefit […]
Benefits of Aquatic Exercises, Part 1
It comes as no surprise that different people respond in dissimilar ways to various types of exercise. However, many of us can benefit from aquatic exercises who may not normally benefit from traditional exercises. When you have a backyard pool, you boost this type of exercise’s accessibility while lowering its barriers. We’ll look at some […]
Black Algae in Your Pool? Here’s What to Do, Part 2
In the first post in this two part series, we looked at a few methods people frequently use to prevent the formation of black algae in their swimming pools. There are still a few things you need to do after carefully scrubbing the area where the algae was until no visible algae is left and […]
Black Algae in Your Pool? Here’s What to Do, Part 1
If you own a swimming pool, you undoubtedly already know how annoying and unsightly an algae buildup can be. Look for black patches in the crevices of your pool if you’re unsure whether or not there is a buildup of black algae in it. If you see it, you must determine a solution to eliminate […]
Should You Think About a Pool & Hot Tub Combination?
Multitasking can be detrimental to your ability to unwind and maintain a healthy mental and emotional state; in our technologically advanced society, overstimulation is a real concern. However, multipurpose improvements can actually lower our stress levels and provide better value for our money. An in-ground pool with an adjoining in-ground hot tub is one such […]
Drowning Prevention in Swimming Pools
The fondest summer memory snapshots are frequently framed by swimming pools, especially for kids! However, there is a risk associated, just like with any other pleasurable activities and adventures. The biggest danger associated with swimming is drowning. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional mortality, accounting for […]
Choosing the Right Fence for Your Swimming Pool
A fence is a crucial component of a safe swimming pool. It’s so important, in fact, that your local government might even insist on a fence surrounding your pool! Regardless of whether a fence is legally required, you should think about it when you have your swimming pool initially constructed. The good news is that […]