The next thing demanding your attention after making all those important decisions regarding your new pool is pool maintenance. If you’ve never had to consider pool upkeep before or never owned a pool in the past, this may seem like a difficult undertaking. But don’t worry, pool upkeep can soon become a way of life […]
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8 Types of Backyard Swimming Pools to Consider for Your Home
A backyard swimming pool can be a great addition to any home. It can provide a place for recreation, exercise, and relaxation. There are many different types of backyard swimming pools to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a quick overview of the 8 primary types of residential pools, starting […]
Swimming Pool Maintenance Hacks, Part 3
We’re sure you’d rather spend fewer of your hard-earned dollars and precious hours on swimming pool maintenance than on buying fun additions and exercising, relaxing, or playing — whatever is more your style — in your backyard swimming pool. That’s why we’re pretty sure you’ll love the hacks & more hacks we’ve already recommended — […]
How Should You Drain Your Swimming Pool?
This final installment of our series (see Part 1 & Part 2) focuses on some practical considerations when water actually needs to be removed from an inground swimming pool. As we’ve discussed throughout this series, completely draining an inground pool isn’t routine maintenance. Depending on the pool’s construction and groundwater conditions, removing the weight of […]
Benefits of Owning Your Own Swimming Pool
We’re confident that you are aware of a few significant benefits of having your own backyard or indoor swimming pool. However, there are certainly several others that you haven’t even considered yet! Improved Hygiene for Your Family Having your own pool may not seem to be as cost-effective as frequent trips to a water park […]
Can’t Get Rid of Algae in My Swimming Pool
We enjoy addressing questions from our readers, and here is one that just came in today. Someone writes, “I’m constantly dealing with algae in my backyard inground swimming pool. I can’t seem to get rid of it. What are your recommendations?” Algae in a swimming pool can be extremely bothersome. Here are our recommendations to […]
Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 2
If you’re a pool owner, it makes sense to do as much as you can to keep your pool water as clean as possible so you won’t have to buy and use chemicals quite as often (see Part 1). The only way to accomplish this goal is to be proactive about keeping contaminants from entering […]
How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 3
Pool safety for children begins with proper supervision and adult safety preparation (see Parts 1 & 2). Once these have been taken care of, it’s time to turn your attention to getting the child ready to be safe in the water. This starts with what the child is wearing while in the water. Make Sure […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Late Spring To-Do List
If your life revolves around swimming pools like ours does, summer is officially prime pool season, which makes the official title of what most people call “spring” become the “getting-ready-for-pool-season” season. Wow, that was a mouthful. But you get the idea. If you’re serious about getting your outdoor space ready for the main event but […]
Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 2
In our first article, we discussed the importance of adding as many safety features as possible to your pool to help keep your family and guests secure while they’re in and around your pool. Now, we’ll turn our attention to another topic: remodeling to improve your pool’s curb appeal. Remodeling Options Designed to Enhance Your […]
Pool Safety Basics for Kids, Part 4
Before we move on from the topic of barriers (see Part 3 in our series), there are a few more important things we need to mention. No matter how good a pool safety cover or fence you initially purchase, it won’t be effective if you don’t take care of it and use it properly. Maintain […]
Pool Safety Basics for Kids, Part 3
Keeping a close eye on kids when they’re supposed to be in the pool is an essential part of pool safety (see Parts 1 & 2). But how do you keep them safe when they aren’t supposed to be in the pool? The best way to do so is to set up barriers. That’s the […]
How Dancing Makes You Happier, Healthier & More Productive at Work
What if there was an activity that could improve your outlook, your stamina, and your effectiveness in the workplace? Actually, there is just such an activity. No, we’re not talking about the latest expensive fad diet or complicated fitness plan. It’s an art form that people throughout the world have been enjoying since ancient times: […]
Summertime Swimming Pool Maintenance, Part 2
During swim season, it’s important to keep up on routine pool maintenance tasks, so you can appreciate your swimming pool throughout the summer months. Failing to faithfully perform these tasks could lead to needed repairs and — possibly worse — reduced swim time. In Part 1, we looked at two daily tasks: Skimming and Scrubbing. […]
Getting Rid of Black Algae in Your Pool, Part 1
If you own a swimming pool, you probably know how unsightly and frustrating a buildup of algae can be. If you’re not sure whether your pool has a buildup of black algae, look for black spots in the nooks and crannies of your pool. If you see those dark spots, you need to figure out […]