Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in dance. For a dancer to perform at his or her full … [Read More...] about Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
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3 Phases of a Maxtrix Bedroom Collection
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3 Levels of Options for Your Maxtrix Bed
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Swimming Pool Floor Ideas Making a Splash This Swimming Pool Season
Do you consider your backyard a work of art? Even if it’s not yet worthy of such nomenclature, it can be! Think of it as a blank canvas on which you can paint in a variety of colors and textures to create the look and feel you desire. As with any art, consider the kinds of emotions you want to convey. Since this is a physical space, we often think … Continue about Swimming Pool Floor Ideas Making a Splash This Swimming Pool Season
How Dancing Makes You Happier, Healthier & More Productive at Work
What if there was an activity that could improve your outlook, your stamina, and your effectiveness in the workplace? Actually, there is just such an activity. No, we’re not talking about the latest expensive fad diet or complicated fitness plan. It’s an art form that people throughout the world have been enjoying since ancient times: dance! There … Continue about How Dancing Makes You Happier, Healthier & More Productive at Work
Pool Party Planning for Beginners
Maybe you love the idea of hosting a pool party, but you’re not the greatest about the details. We’ve already given you a couple ideas when it comes to themes, and now we’re going to get into a little more nitty gritty as far as the how-to part. Because a pool party is by its very nature pretty casual, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy the time. … Continue about Pool Party Planning for Beginners
Pool Ownership, 101: Common Pool Repairs
If you’re new to the wonderful world of swimming pool ownership, it’s probably a good idea to know the kinds of repairs that are most commonly needed. By having an understanding of what to expect, you can not only budget for routine upkeep but can also hopefully avoid more costly repairs by performing regular maintenance and spotting trouble … Continue about Pool Ownership, 101: Common Pool Repairs
Have You Considered a Spool Pool?
Today’s swimming pools run the gamut, allowing homeowners to select the style, size, finish, and more that best suits each person’s and yard’s unique needs and limitations. From the unimaginative but straightforward rectangular design of American tradition to luxurious spas reminiscent of the baths of ancient times — and many points in between — … Continue about Have You Considered a Spool Pool?
Getting Started with Backyard Gardening
Your swimming pool offers a sense of solace in your backyard space, making it a much more attractive and refreshing place. However, we realize that you can’t spend all your time immersed in its waters - but what else can you do while you’re delighting in the amazing ambiance you’ve already begun to create?! If you’re new to the world of gardening, … Continue about Getting Started with Backyard Gardening
A Homeowner’s Guide to Avoiding Ice Dams
As iconic as icicles may be, donning the fronts of holiday cards and mimicked in lights and all kinds of other winter decor, the real ones can mean bad news for your home. Specifically, icicles can be signs of an ice dam. Not necessarily, though. So how do you know if your home’s icicles indicate an ice dam issue and what to do about it, if they … Continue about A Homeowner’s Guide to Avoiding Ice Dams
What You Need To Know About Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools, Part 2
Once you realize the many benefits of choosing a vinyl liner swimming pool (see Part 1), you’ll be ready to make some other important choices. Your vinyl liner pool will have a beaded liner, but that can come with a variety of features. You’ll get to choose the thickness as well as whether your liner is embossed. In addition, you’ll want to … Continue about What You Need To Know About Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools, Part 2
What You Need To Know About Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools, Part 1
Did you know that even if other types of in-ground swimming pools won’t work for your yard or your budget, a vinyl liner pool may still be possible? Vinyl liner pools are great options for most residential uses, thanks to their easy installation and longevity as well as their lower price point. If you’re exploring your options and are ready to … Continue about What You Need To Know About Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools, Part 1