One of the most significant additions you can make to your new in-ground swimming pool comes in the form of swimming pool heating. Not only will it extend the swimming season, but it will also increase your comfort and thereby extend the length of daily swimming sessions during the main swimming season. Amid many options […]
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Three Options for Heating Your Swimming Pool
Swimming pool heating is one of the most important improvements you can make to a new in-ground pool. Not only will it lengthen your reasonably doable swimming season, but it will also make you more comfortable, allowing you to swim for longer each day throughout the primary swimming season. Today, among the many possibilities available, […]
How Seasonal Demand Affects Lumber Pricing
What comes to your mind when you think of lumber pricing? Is it confusion or maybe even frustration? Well, we’d like to help create a little more understanding through some education. We started in “What Factors Determine the Price of Lumber?” and continued in “How the Size of Boards Affects Lumber Pricing.” But there’s still […]
Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 3
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on fancy vacation outings in faraway places to create some awesome memories with your family. You can have plenty of fun with your kids or grandchildren right in your own backyard pool (see Parts 1 & 2). Here are some more great games to try with […]
How To Avoid Getting Swimmer’s Skin
Now that you understand what causes swimmer’s hair and how to prevent it in the future, let’s backtrack and give you some tips on how to cope if your hair is already showing signs of damage. Then we’ll take a look at what we’ll term “swimmer’s skin.” (Yeah, I’m pretty sure we just made that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ipe Wood – Facts about Brazilian Walnut
Ipe wood, also known as Brazilian Walnut, is a high-quality, durable and beautiful hardwood that is often used in decking, flooring, and outdoor furniture. It is a dense, heavy wood with a natural oiliness that makes it resistant to rot, decay, and insects. Its unique combination of strength, hardness, and durability makes it an ideal […]
What Method Is Best for Draining Your Swimming Pool?
There are several circumstances in which replacing some or, less commonly, all of the water in a swimming pool may become necessary. As we discussed in Part 1, these can include certain repairs and renovations as well as water-chemistry conditions that can’t be adequately corrected without replacing some of the water. Before reaching for the […]
How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 4
So far in our series on how to keep children safe around the pool (see Parts 1, 2 & 3) we’ve mostly focused on what adults can do to help prevent children from becoming victims of a drowning accident. Other than teaching a child to swim, there are some important ways you can help children […]
When Dancers Are Mean Girls: Counteracting the Culture of Catty Behavior
Catty behavior or relational aggression can easily become a problem in your dance studio (read some causes behind this). While these issues are personal ones, how your dance studio’s leadership talks about and responds to catty behaviors is important, not only for the “victim” of bullying behaviors, but also for the character development of so-called […]
Sun Protection for Infants & Toddlers
Your summertime fun in the backyard pool can undoubtedly be also greatly enjoyed by babies and toddlers! However, do all in your power to ensure the safety of the youngest members if your circle of friends and family includes young children who frequent your backyard pool. Swimming pools can result in increased exposure to direct […]
Swimsuit Choices for Swimming Pool Owners, Part 2
One thing is for sure: swimming pools can wreak havoc on swimwear. Thankfully, though, there are a few things you can do to extend the longevity of your swimwear. As we discussed in Part 1, you can purchase swimwear made from chlorine-friendly fabrics and give your swimwear time to rest between uses. If you really […]
Reducing Painful Side Effects of Immobilization Boots
Amid the many long-term effects of ankle sprains and other types of trauma to the ankle or foot, the issues related to wearing an immobilization boot following treatment may seem insignificant. Certainly, a patient whose physician prescribes an immobilization boot should heed his doctor’s advice. The boots help to protect lower leg bones and joints, […]
Be in the Know About Pet-Friendly Pool Tips, Part 2
Keeping your pet safe in and around the pool should be your number one concern. In part 1, we looked at some of the most important steps you can take to ensure your dog’s safety. From installing a safety fence to evaluating your dog’s swimming ability, these drowning-prevention measures are significant. However, they’re only part […]