Installing a pool in your backyard is a great way to encourage quality family time. Rather than simply swimming laps for exercise and then sitting on the patio watching the kids play, parents can get in on the action. Here are some creative ideas for fun games that will bring the whole family together to make special memories in the pool. Have Some Hide and Seek Fun With Marco Polo Most … [Read More...] about Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 1
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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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Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 4
Giving a disabled person the opportunity to spend time in your pool is a great way to show your care and concern for this large and sometimes neglected segment of our society (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). … [Read More...] about Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 4
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Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 1
Installing a pool in your backyard is a great way to encourage quality family time. Rather than simply swimming laps for exercise and then sitting on the patio watching the kids play, parents can get in on the action. Here are some creative ideas for fun games that will bring the whole family together to make special memories in the … Continue about Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 1
Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 4
Pool care probably isn’t number one on anybody’s list of favorite things to do, but it’s a necessary part of taking good care of your investment. Once you make a habit of requiring pre-swim showers and build a routine of regularly skimming, vacuuming, and brushing your pool’s interior surfaces, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a properly … Continue about Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 4
Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 1
If you’re a pool owner, you probably look forward to the day each year when you can open up your pool for another season of summertime fun. What you most likely dread is all of the work that goes into getting your pool ready for that day as well as keeping it in good shape all summer long. Taking care of a pool properly is a lot of work. If you … Continue about Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 1
Inspirational Quotes: Metaphors of Dance
Once you’ve read our ideas of how to incorporate inspirational quotes into your dance studio’s repertoire of ways to serve your dancers, we hope you'll find inspiring some of these quotes below about the heart of dance and dancers and some quotes that relate more to the broader themes of dance, especially as it relates to the rest of life and … Continue about Inspirational Quotes: Metaphors of Dance
Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 1
Installing a swimming pool is a dream come true for many homeowners, providing a place to relax, cool off and spend time with family and friends without leaving home. Over the years, however, an aging pool and the surrounding outdoor space may need more than routine maintenance. Older materials can deteriorate, safety standards and available … Continue about Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 1
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
Pool Safety Basics for Kids, Part 2
In our first article, we talked about how alarmingly common drowning deaths are among children. Then we began discussing ways to prevent these types of tragic accidents from occurring. The first step we mentioned was adult supervision. Now we’ll dive back into our discussion of the proper supervision methods for different age … Continue about Pool Safety Basics for Kids, Part 2
Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar, Part 1
According to the American Heart Association, adults should only intake a maximum of 9 teaspoons of sugar for men and 6 teaspoons of sugar for women - each day. If you’re regularly getting more than that and are over 30, you’re probably experiencing joint pain, skin problems, excessive weight gain, and possibly even heart problems. (And those are … Continue about Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar, Part 1
Fully Customized Senior Portraits with PhotoArtGraphy
Senior year is a milestone unlike any other. It marks the culmination of years of hard work, personal growth, and unforgettable memories - and it deserves to be celebrated in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and completely personal. For families and high school seniors in York County, Pennsylvania, and across Baltimore and Harford Counties … Continue about Fully Customized Senior Portraits with PhotoArtGraphy
Compact Swimming Pools 101, Part 1
Perhaps you’ve always wanted a pool for relaxing on a hot day, but you just aren’t sure you have space in your postage stamp sized yard. Or maybe you’ve always wanted a custom in-ground pool, but you’re not sure if you can fit it into your budget. In either of these scenarios, a compact pool may be your ideal choice. Whether you’re limited by … Continue about Compact Swimming Pools 101, Part 1
Storm Preparation and Recovery Tips for Pool Owners, Part 1
If you live in an area that’s prone to severe storms or even hurricanes, you know that that they’re an extremely destructive and potentially deadly force of nature. Not only can they interrupt or even threaten your life, but they can also cause all sorts of damage to your property. Pool owners, in particular, should take special precautions to help … Continue about Storm Preparation and Recovery Tips for Pool Owners, Part 1
Swimming Pool Shocking 101, Part 1
Pool shocking is a familiar part of swimming pool maintenance, but it isn't quite as simple as dumping extra chlorine into the water whenever the pool starts looking questionable. Different shock products contain different active ingredients and concentrations, and the appropriate treatment depends on the condition of your pool water and the … Continue about Swimming Pool Shocking 101, Part 1
Benefits of Variable Speed Pool Pumps, Part 1
If your swimming pool still relies on an older single-speed pump, a variable-speed pool pump may be worth considering when the time comes for replacement. Instead of operating at essentially one speed whenever it's running, a variable-speed pump can operate at different speeds depending on what the pool needs at the time. That flexibility can … Continue about Benefits of Variable Speed Pool Pumps, Part 1
Ipe Wood: Premier Tropical Decking Material, Part 3
Ipe wood is an excellent choice as far as tropical decking materials go. Not only is it durable, long-lasting, and available in high grades, it is renowned for coming in a variety of beautiful color choices. In this article, we will wrap up our series on Ipe (see Parts 1 & 2) by taking a closer look at those color variations as well as offering … Continue about Ipe Wood: Premier Tropical Decking Material, Part 3
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 1
People with disabilities face plenty of challenges as they go about their daily lives, whether it’s navigating the aisles at the grocery store in motorized carts or figuring out the complexities of securing safe, reliable transportation. Considering the stress and discomfort they so often face, these folks deserve a chance to be able to relax and … Continue about Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 1