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 […]
Swimming Pools
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 […]
Planning Your Indoor Swimming Pool, Part 1
Despite the beauty of alfresco entertainment, outdoor pools have a noteworthy downside: depending on your local climate, they can often be used only a fraction of the year. So what’s the solution to this admittedly frustrating dilemma? An indoor swimming pool, of course! It’s a great way to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside […]
Be in the Know About Algae Growth, Part 3
When it comes to your outdoor space, you have unique swimming pool preferences based on several factors: the size and shape of your backyard, your family’s swimming pool use, your budget, and your desired aesthetic. But no matter what your exact set of circumstances, we’re willing to bet that one thing you don’t want to […]
Be in the Know About Algae Growth, Part 2
Algae comes in many forms – well, 3 main ones to be precise. And in any shape and color, they’ll be unwanted guests at your next pool party or even at your family’s next evening at home or staycation. In Part 1, we looked at basic preventive maintenance, which will reduce the incidents of algae […]
Be in the Know About Algae Growth, Part 1
Whether you’re envisioning an intimate evening gathering of a select few friends or a crazy afternoon party that includes everyone you can think of inviting, we’re pretty sure there’s something you won’t want present at your next pool party: algae. Ah, yes, the bane of swimming pool owners everywhere. Thankfully, algae is a pretty predictable […]
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 […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Mid-Spring To-Do List
Once the summer is underway, you want to be able to enjoy your backyard swimming pool and invite others to do the same. Allowing for that actually starts before then, back in the spring. In our previous post in this series, we took a look at 3 sets of preparation steps which we recommend you […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Early Spring To-Do List
Many of us have an extra spring in our steps as the sun starts smiling at us a little more and everything starts promising to turn green and colorful again, letting us know that our favorite season is on its way! (That season, of course, is swimming pool season!) While the tasks appropriate for late […]
Swimming Pool Floor Ideas Making a Splash This Swimming Pool Season
Do you consider your backyard a work of art? Even if it’s not yet worthy of such nomenclature, it can be! Think of it as a blank canvas on which you can paint in a variety of colors and textures to create the look and feel you desire. As with any art, consider the kinds […]