Installing a swimming pool in your backyard makes a lot of sense since it can be a lot of fun. But regardless of how you intend to use your pool, you might not even be aware of all the health advantages that can come with pool ownership. There will undoubtedly be some additional benefits that […]
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Swimming Pool Options: Natural Swimming Pools, Part 3
Many homeowners love their streamlined, conventional, chlorinated backyard swimming pools. While it doesn’t look natural at all, it does look sleek and clean and relaxing! Those pool owners are prepared to perform – or pay for a pool service to perform – routine maintenance and purchase and stock the chemicals needed to keep it up […]
Swimming Pool Options: Natural Swimming Pools, Part 2
Perhaps you’ve always wished you lived near a pond or creek or even a waterfall, and a traditional swimming pool would be far from offering the kind of natural appeal you’re after. If that’s the case for you, then a NSP might be just the ticket! A Natural Swimming Pool or Pond, that is. Although […]
Swimming Pool Options: Natural Swimming Pools, Part 1
Chances are, when you envision a swimming pool, the most common shape for swimming pools comes to mind: the classic rectangle. However, that’s not the only option. In addition to rectangular and round swimming pools, some pool owners also choose more elaborate designs or those that hint at antiquity. But depending on your budget, […]
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, […]
Pool Maintenance on an Annual Basis
While we’d all rather plan our next pool party, pool ownership also includes pool care. There are a few more annual pool maintenance jobs in addition to the daily, weekly, and occasional pool maintenance tasks. Thankfully, intensive annual pool care happens only once a year. Pool Deck Pressure Cleaning Okay, so this isn’t technically pool […]
Consider These Policies For Pool Safety
Being a responsible pool owner means prioritizing pool safety. In addition to the four fundamental procedures we discussed in a previous post, you can improve the safety of your pool by considering instituting even more stringent pool-side policies, as recommended by the American Red Cross. Strengthen Your Barrier No, any fence covering your entire back […]
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 […]
Be in the Know About Pet-Friendly Pool Tips
Did you know that there are approximately 10 million swimming pools in the U.S.? Have you ever stopped to consider why this amenity is increasingly valued by today’s homeowners? It’s actually not anything new. In fact, the allure of pools of water for recreational purposes goes back decades, centuries, and even millennia! From purification rituals […]
Planning Your Indoor Swimming Pool, Part 2
Once you’ve considered the possibilities unique to an indoor swimming pool and realize what a great addition it can be to your home (see Part 1), it’s time to start the planning process. While there are many benefits unique to indoor pools, there are also some challenges; but as long as you know what to […]