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 effective in […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Choose an Event Photographer in York County, Pennsylvania
Whether you’re planning a family reunion, anniversary celebration, graduation party, school event, church gathering, fundraiser, corporate event, or community festival, choosing the right event photographer can make a significant difference in how those memories are preserved. Many events involve months of planning, coordination, and anticipation. The event itself may only last a few hours, but […]
Introduction to Home Automation using X10 Products
Home automation is a rapidly growing technology that is transforming how people interact with their environment. Home automation is the process of connecting smart devices to a centralized system allowing users to control various aspects of their home from one place. X10 is one of the most popular home automation systems for residential use. It […]
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 bacteria they come in contact with makes it seem sort of risky. But, of course, we also can’t be throwing […]
Fun & Fabulous Poolside Wedding Ideas, Part 2
Hosting your wedding ceremony or reception beside the pool gives you a dramatic backdrop for all sorts of incredible photo ops. You can choose to use the pool simply as an elaborate part of the scenery, or even, for an informal wedding, as part of a location for guests to relax, unwind, don their swimsuits, […]
Be in the Know About Protecting Your Pool During a Storm
Like all aspects of your home and property, protecting your pool is part of being a responsible homeowner. Unlike other assets, though, sometimes it’s hard to know what you can do to protect your pool from the harsh elements. Of course, proper pool maintenance is a significant part of the equation, but that’s not the […]