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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Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 2
While skin damage is certainly not something reserved only for those with backyard swimming pools, those who frequent the pool can certainly be at increased risk for Melanoma as well as other types of skin cancer and types of sun damage, due to increased time out in the sun combined with the reflective properties of […]
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 1
There’s no doubt about it: installing your own backyard swimming pool is an excellent option for those wanting to accommodate — or encourage — a healthy lifestyle, both for themselves and for their friends and family members. However, in addition to other hazards, such as drowning and other water-related injuries and risks, spending extra time […]
Decking Acclimation: Worth the Wait, Part 2
After you’ve considered the installation method and location of your deck (see Part 1), you’ll be well on your way to discerning a reasonable acclimation time period for your decking lumber. After considering two more factors, you’ll be even closer to arriving at a specific timeframe for the task. What’s the Weather Like? No, we’re […]
Decking Acclimation: Worth the Wait, Part 1
You realize that wood moves and understand how that fact will impact the size gap you incorporate into your new deck. You also know that you’ll need to include time for your decking lumber to acclimate prior to installation. But how much time will that require? Like lumber pricing, the answer to this question isn’t […]
Extra Perks of Having Your Own Swimming Pool
We’re sure you’ve already realized or read about a few key perks of owning your own pool. But there are probably a few more you haven’t even thought of yet! Better Sanitation for Your Family When you do the math, having your own pool might not seem like it stacks up against a membership to […]
Will a Backyard Swimming Pool Make You Happy?
Happiness. We may differ about what constitutes or contributes to it, but undoubtedly it’s at the core of what all of us humans desire. So it’s helpful to consider our lifestyle choices and major purchases in light of whether they’re likely to contribute to our happiness. Despite the widespread culture of consumerism and materialism, a […]
Review: Commercial Grade Inflatable Waterslides
Not all inflatable waterslides are just for little kids! If you’re ready to add a waterslide to your outdoor recreation space but desire the versatility of an inflatable pool, these commercial-grade inflatable pool slides will accommodate adults as well as kids and offer plenty of thrills! Aquaglide Freefall 6′ Waterfront Slide The Aquaglide Freefall 6′ […]
Review: 2 Residential Waterslides from Inter-Fab
When it’s time to accessorize your new in-ground swimming pool with your very own waterslide, you may be surprised and even a tad overwhelmed by the many options on the market! Before you start shopping, you may want to consider a few specifics to help narrow your search. Then, we figured it might also help […]
Review: 2 Residential Waterslides from S.R. Smith
Today’s water slides come in a wide range of colors and styles to meet your needs and preferences. Of course, you already know that pale blue is an option, but so are white and earth tones that blend well with surrounding landscaping. If your children (or those who will be frequenting your backyard swimming pool) […]
