When the original Karate Kid movie came out in the 1980s, martial arts became a wildly popular activity for kids, teens, and adults alike. It’s no wonder. This unique art form helps teach valuable life skills such as discipline, respect, and perseverance, not to mention physical fitness and self-defense. Though martial arts has plenty to […]
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How To Properly Care for Your Swimwear
Selecting durable swimwear and avoiding unnecessary wear and tear along with using the proper techniques to rinse, wash, and dry your swimwear, you should be able to make sure your family’s swimwear lasts the season. However, there are a few more details about swimwear care to consider in order to achieve optimum durability, whatever swimwear […]
Reinvesting in Your Pool . . . Years Later
Besides actually changing your pool itself, years after your initial investment in your own in ground swimming pool, you may want to replace or add some equipment to your pool. Not only will reinvesting in your pool allow you to experience many more years of relaxation, exercise, and enjoyment, but it will also help ensure […]
Figuring Out What’s Right for You: 3 Swimming Pool Construction Types
Deciding to install a pool in your own backyard is a huge decision, and one we’re sure that you’ll be glad about for years to come. But it’s also just the first of many decisions you’ll need to make before you can enjoy the beauty and other benefits of your very own pool. The first […]
Our Favorite Home Security System for Go-Big-or-Go-Home Types
If you’re the go-big-or-go-home type, then the 23-Piece MAX X10 Security System is designed with you in mind! Like the MAX X10 Home Automation System, it involves all the components necessary to get started with X10, plus a few extra bells and whistles. So let’s take a look at each of those 23 pieces designed […]
Our Favorite Home Automation System for Go-Big-or-Go-Home Types
Some people are the just-dip-a-toe sort. You know the type: anything new makes them nervous, so they like to experiment without risking much. But if that doesn’t describe you at all, then this post is for you! You’re ready to go all in with X10 home automation and/or home security, and you want to save […]
You Can’t Buy Health & Happiness, but You Can Buy a Pool! Part 2
In Part 1 we focused primarily on the relational benefits of having a pool. While that post was primarily geared toward parents with children in their homes, many grandparents are also appreciating the way a pool lures their grandkids to visit them more often! Pools can truly benefit any individual, couple, or family! This time, […]
You Can’t Buy Health & Happiness, but You Can Buy a Pool! Part 1
If you don’t already have an in-ground swimming pool in your back yard, and you could use an increased amount of health and happiness (who can’t use more of those?!) then we really think you should consider it. Whatever primary reason you have for considering the greatest addition you can make to your property, we’re […]
Affordable X10 Home Automation at a Glance
Home automation was once the stuff of science fiction. Then it became possible, but only for the extremely wealthy 1% or 2%. Now home automation is accessible to nearly everyone — including you! X10 Home Automation Systems make what was once a far-off dream into an affordable reality to anyone with a smartphone. Piggy-backing on […]
Pool Safety: Avoiding Risk Factors at Your Pool
As much as we wish they were, swimming pools aren’t all fun and games. In fact, drowning is still the leading cause of death for young children (ages 1-4). The majority of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 occur in home swimming pools. But those over the age of 4 are certainly not exempt: drowning […]
