Family

Once you have your outdoor pizza oven built, it will be time to start experimenting with recipes! Whether you’re a die-hard foodie or a sucker for a classic pepperoni pizza, we’re sure you can find plenty of ideas for adding to your creations. But eventually you may want to venture outside the realm of pizza. […]

“Music is the moonlight in the gloomy night of life,” writes Jean Paul Friedrich Richter. Whether or not you feel as if your life could be described as a “gloomy night,” we can all appreciate the life-giving power of music filling the air, transforming silence into something electric, something magical. When it comes to ambiance, […]

From sun safety to drowning prevention, most of what will keep infants and toddlers safe will be tied to their caregivers; the best you can do is make sure to have and enforce safety-related pool policies. But there are definitely some things you can do to make your poolside area more comfortable for your littlest […]

Infants and toddlers can add plenty of life to your backyard swimming pool scene! The sensory element of water offers an exciting way for them to explore their natural world and plenty of potential benefits for their physical and mental health. However, young children also create some unique challenges for your pool environment. As long […]

Infants and toddlers can definitely add extra smiles to your summer fun! If you have little ones in your network of friends and family who spend time at your backyard swimming pool, you’ll want to make sure to do what you can to ensure the safety of the youngest members of your tribe. While many […]

We’ve already looked at some of the most important points about designing your family-friendly pool, such as pool size, pool depth, safety features, paving, interior patterns, and add-on features (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). In our final article, we’ll take a look at the practical side of caring for your family-friendly pool. By […]

Kids and teens are enthusiastic about adding cool features to the pool (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). If you have some extra money to invest, why be satisfied with just a plain swimming pool when you can transform your backyard into a mini-water park? Either right when you install your pool or gradually throughout […]

When it comes to your pool’s interior, you may not have given its appearance much thought. Just a simple blue or white liner can indeed look elegant and won’t cost as much money as a customized decorative design. However, if you have a little extra to spend and want to add some pizzazz to your […]

In our first article, we talked about the importance of including a shallow end for the kids to play in your backyard pool. There are a few other features that relate to pool depth that can help your younger children get used to the water in a safe environment. In this article, we’ll look at […]

If you’re about to take the plunge into pool ownership, congratulations! There are so many factors to consider when it comes to designing the pool that best suits your unique needs. If you have children, you’ll want to make sure your new pool is as family-friendly as possible. That means thinking ahead about all of […]

In our first three articles in this series on pool party prep, we considered safety measures (see Parts 1 & 2) as well as pool water maintenance (see Part 3). Now we’ll turn our attention to another important factor: accessories. Here are some suggestions for pool accessories you could add to your outdoor oasis to […]

Our first two articles covered the vital topic of pool safety (see Part 1 & 2). The topic we’re going to turn to next is related to safety but focuses on a specific area: pool maintenance. Making sure that your pool water is sparkling clean will help your guests feel more comfortable in the water. […]

Planning a great pool party is about more than choosing an exciting theme, a delicious menu, and fun games. It’s about making sure your guests will have a safe, comfortable time in your backyard oasis. In our first article, we began discussing some pool safety measures you’ll want to put into place if you’re having […]

Throwing a pool party is one of the highlights of a pool owner’s summer season. Before you fire up the grill and put out the Tiki torches, you’ll want to make sure you take some simple steps to prepare the main attraction: your pool. After all, a fun pool party is a safe, sanitary, and […]