While we’d all rather plan our next pool party, pool maintenance is part of pool ownership too. In addition to daily, weekly, and occasional pool maintenance tasks, there are a some tasks that will need to be performed on an annual basis. Yep, just once a year. Pressure Wash Your Pool Deck Okay, so technically, this isn’t pool maintenance. However, the cleanliness of the area surrounding your … [Read More...] about Annual Maintenance for Your Pool
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How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 1
What does it mean to prioritize safety when choosing furnishings for your child's bedroom? Well, for starters, it entails anchoring furniture to prevent the possibility of tipping. How dangerous is … [Read More...] about How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 1
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How do They Get Those Surgical Instruments So Clean?
Have you ever wondered how surgical instruments are kept so clean? Considering the work they do it seems pretty amazing that they can even be re-used! All the bodily fluids as well as the infectious … [Read More...] about How do They Get Those Surgical Instruments So Clean?
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Annual Maintenance for Your Pool
While we’d all rather plan our next pool party, pool maintenance is part of pool ownership too. In addition to daily, weekly, and occasional pool maintenance tasks, there are a some tasks that will need to be performed on an annual basis. Yep, just once a year. Pressure Wash Your Pool Deck Okay, so technically, this isn’t pool maintenance. … Continue about Annual Maintenance for Your Pool
Top 3 Household Hazards for Kids
We all realize we shouldn’t keep medications accessible or have sharp objects within reach, but it’s not always the most obvious things that pose the greatest risks. Some seemingly innocuous, extremely common household items can pose unexpected safety risks for the little people in your life. Whether you’re a parent yourself or occasionally care … Continue about Top 3 Household Hazards for Kids
A Rainbow of Yuck: What You Need To Know About Pool Algae
Ordinarily, we think of a rainbow as a positive thing — a symbol of promise or diversity, a beautiful display of nature! Well, those aren’t the aspects of rainbows that algae represents: about all rainbows and algae have in common is that they both come in a variety of colors. If you have owned or been around pools for any length of time, you’ve … Continue about A Rainbow of Yuck: What You Need To Know About Pool Algae
Incorporate Rest Time Into Your Daycare Center’s Daily Routine
Full-time childcare centers for kids aged five and under normally have at least one regularly scheduled daily rest time. This time for napping and relaxation is vital for a young child’s physical and emotional well-being. Overly tired children become distracted and irritable in much the same way as sleep-deprived adults. The major difference is … Continue about Incorporate Rest Time Into Your Daycare Center’s Daily Routine
Teen Photography Workshops in Southern York County, PA & Northern MD
Unlock Your Teen's Creative Potential with PhotoArtGraphy’s Teen Photography Workshops In today’s digital world, photography is not just a hobby - it’s a creative outlet, a powerful tool for self-expression, and a potential career path. Whether your teen is a budding photographer or simply curious about the art of capturing moments, … Continue about Teen Photography Workshops in Southern York County, PA & Northern MD
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 3
Over the past 35 years, Melanoma skin cancer rates have actually tripled. Sunscreen helps reduce your risk of acquiring this deadly disease. While we hope we’ve convinced you that according to scholarly research, using sun screen certainly doesn’t increase your chances of getting skin cancer, certain factors can definitely make sun screen more … Continue about Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 3
Buying a House with an Inground Pool: What to Look For & What to Worry About
A website visitor recently submitted the following question: "I am looking at various homes with acreage to purchase. Some of the homes come with backyard inground swimming pools. What should I look for and what should I be concerned about when thinking about purchasing a home that comes with a pool?" Great question! Thank you for sending it our … Continue about Buying a House with an Inground Pool: What to Look For & What to Worry About
5 Simple Ways To Reduce Swimming Pool Water Loss
One recurring problem that can plague swimming pool owners is experiencing water loss. While it can definitely happen due to the occasional leak, it more routinely occurs due to natural evaporation. A certain level of evaporation may be unavoidable, but much of it can be alleviated. Let’s look at five simple ways to reduce water loss in your … Continue about 5 Simple Ways To Reduce Swimming Pool Water Loss
5 Reasons To Have Your New Swimming Pool Installed This Fall
Depending on the region in which you live, your desire to be a pool owner might be waning ever-so-slightly as the leaves drop from the trees and the temperatures drop. But did you know that autumn is actually the perfect time of year to have a pool installed? Sure, it may take a little flexing of that under-used delayed gratification muscle, but … Continue about 5 Reasons To Have Your New Swimming Pool Installed This Fall
3 Steps Toward Being Ready for Your Pool Design Consultation
You’re excited! You’ve decided to create your own backyard oasis — and increase your home’s value in the process. That decision was the first and most important step, to be sure. But you’ll have a few more steps to take before your dreams can actually materialize. Consider that the more thought you put into your pool’s design and the more … Continue about 3 Steps Toward Being Ready for Your Pool Design Consultation
Planning Your Indoor Swimming Pool, Part 1
Despite the beauty of alfresco entertainment, outdoor pools have a noteworthy downside: depending on your local climate, they can often be used only a fraction of the year. So what’s the solution to this admittedly frustrating dilemma? An indoor swimming pool, of course! It’s a great way to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside while allowing you … Continue about Planning Your Indoor Swimming Pool, Part 1
Help! A Bad Storm Is Coming. What About My Pool?
It's been a super hot summer so far, and the hurricanes and tropical storms have already begun! We're hearing from our pool-loving readers those age-old panicky questions: Is there any way to protect my pool? What can I do to make it storm proof? I need tips, and I need them fast - how can I keep my pool safe from these storms? Well, let's put … Continue about Help! A Bad Storm Is Coming. What About My Pool?
Inspirational Quotes: The Heart of Dance, the Soul of Dancers
With so many quotable lines about the beauty and art of dance, it may be difficult to choose just one for an entire year. Feel free to sprinkle these around your studio or on your social media pages and use them to inspire and encourage the dancers in your life. The Heart of Dance What is the purpose of dance, the driving force behind each step? … Continue about Inspirational Quotes: The Heart of Dance, the Soul of Dancers
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 4
Now that we’ve established how crucial curiosity development is for children (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), the question remains, how do we encourage kids to grow in this vital skill? In this final article in our series, we’ll take a look at some ways you can nurture curiosity in the children who are within your sphere of influence. As we mentioned … Continue about The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 4
Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 1
Your dance recital’s theme has long since been chosen and your venue booked. Sizes have been taken and costumes have been ordered. Dances have been choreographed, and classes have already been rehearsing them for months. Fees have been communicated, charged, and collected. So what more is there to do? As you approach the final few months before the … Continue about Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 1