Giving a disabled person the opportunity to spend time in your pool is a great way to show your care and concern for this large and sometimes neglected segment of our society (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). Whether it’s due to an accident, aging, or a genetic condition, disability can suddenly impact a person’s […]
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Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 3
Figuring out how to make adjustments to your pool so that it will be more accessible to your disabled friends and family members is a worthy goal (see Parts 1 & 2). Though it can seem like a daunting challenge at first, it really only takes three main steps: careful planning, wise selection of equipment, […]
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 2
Whether it’s sliding down a water slide, diving off the diving board, or simply plunging into the refreshing water from the pool’s edge, people without disabilities have a whole host of options for entering their pools. This isn’t the case, however, for the millions of people living with disabilities. Many of them simply have no […]
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 1
People with disabilities face plenty of challenges as they go about their daily lives, whether it’s navigating the aisles at the grocery store in motorized carts or figuring out the complexities of securing safe, reliable transportation. Considering the stress and discomfort they so often face, these folks deserve a chance to be able to relax […]
Fun & Fabulous Poolside Wedding Ideas, Part 3
The patio and garden area surrounding a pool can be an ideal spot for the reception following your wedding ceremony (see Part 1 & 2). If you have a big enough area and the surroundings are particularly classy, you may even choose to set up chairs and host your ceremony near the pool as well. […]
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, […]
Fun & Fabulous Poolside Wedding Ideas, Part 1
Taking the plunge into marriage is a moment many couples look forward to for months or even years. Whether your engagement is brief or extended, making sure your big day goes off without a hitch is probably one of your biggest priorities. What better way to make sure everyone has an amazing time at your […]
How Should You Drain Your Swimming Pool?
This final installment of our series (see Part 1 & 2) will focus on the details of how to go about draining your pool, the timing involved, and which location you should choose to drain the pool water. Tips for Draining Your Pool Make sure your skimmer valve is closed if your pool’s main drain […]
What Method Is Best for Draining Your Swimming Pool?
There are a number of factors that can contribute to a need to drain your backyard pool (see Part 1). These include algae outbreaks, liner repair and replacement, surface cleaning, and a high level of total dissolved solids (TDS). If you’re a pool owner and you think your pool needs to be drained, it’s crucial […]
When Should You Drain Your Swimming Pool?
If you’re a new pool owner or you’re considering installing a pool, one topic you should definitely seek to understand is the process involved in draining your pool. There are certain circumstances when it will become necessary to drain most or all of the water out of your backyard pool. When that time comes, it’s […]