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 […]
Swimming Pools
Why You Shouldn’t Swim in a Pool With Algae, Part 2
You may be tempted to take a quick swim in your green, algae-infested pool (see Part 1). Don’t do it! The potential risk of doing so isn’t worth the short term benefit of temporary refreshment. Algae in the Pool Can Warn You of Bacteria Some people are surprised to discover that algae itself won’t typically […]
Why You Shouldn’t Swim in a Pool With Algae, Part 1
When we think about swimming in a pool, most of us imagine taking a refreshing dip in cool, sparkling clear water without even a hint of discoloration. Unfortunately, unless you’re completely meticulous about pool maintenance, our pools don’t always look quite so inviting. In fact, sometimes they can be downright discolored and ugly! But does […]
Great Gifts to Give to Pool Owners This Holiday Season, Part 2
As the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s sometimes challenging to know what to buy for everyone on your shopping list. A good rule of thumb for thoughtful giving is to focus on an area of interest a person already has in their life. If you know someone who owns a pool, they’ll probably be more […]
Great Gifts to Give to Pool Owners This Holiday Season, Part 1
‘Tis almost the season for holiday shopping! If someone you love owns a pool, here are some great gift ideas that are sure to make a big splash. Or perhaps you’re a pool owner. If so, you can share this list with your family and friends who are wondering what kinds of pool-related items you’re […]
Swimming Pool Safety: Infant & Toddler Edition
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 […]
Sun Safety: Infant and Toddler Edition
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 […]
Helpful Tips for Designing a Family-Friendly Pool, Part 5
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 […]
Helpful Tips for Designing a Family-Friendly Pool, Part 4
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 […]
Helpful Tips for Designing a Family-Friendly Pool, Part 3
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 […]
Helpful Tips for Designing a Family-Friendly Pool, Part 2
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 […]
Helpful Tips for Designing a Family-Friendly Pool, Part 1
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 […]