As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” You’re far better off working to prevent algae bloom from ever taking place than you are finding ways to recover from one after the fact (see Parts 1 & 2). But sometimes life takes unexpected twists and turns, and preventative […]
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Transform Your Algae Nightmare Pool Into a Crystal Clear Oasis, Part 2
You may be wondering how the algae ever entered your pool in the first place. This nagging question is especially frustrating to people who have tried to stay on top of pool maintenance but still find themselves battling algae in the water (see Part 1). Perhaps you’ve always wondered what exactly algae are and how […]
Transform Your Algae Nightmare Pool Into a Crystal Clear Oasis, Part 1
If you’ve been a pool owner for any length of time, you’ve probably had your own unpleasant encounters with the pool owner’s number one nemesis: algae. If you feel like your fun-in-the-sun pool season dreams are drowning in an algae-infested nightmare, you’re not alone. Pool owners from all walks of life with completely different makes […]
Maximum Remote Control Convenience With The X10 HR12A Hand Remote
One of the main reasons why people choose to install X10 automation and security products in their homes or offices is because of the convenience these devices have to offer. Now, with the X10 HR12A Hand Remote 3 Pack, you can benefit from even more convenience without even having to get up and walk across […]
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 3
Running a successful swim school in today’s competitive market involves a lot of different factors. As we mentioned in our first and second articles, maintaining attractive, user-friendly and clean facilities is critical to attracting and retaining students. Offering quick, easy online enrollment, registration and billing options is another key element. But none of those secondary […]
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 2
When it comes to attracting students to your swim school, the look of your facilities can either serve as a help or a hindrance. We’ve already mentioned (see Part 1) the importance of making sure your pool area has attractive landscaping, plenty of shade and comfortable seating. Another point we raised was using bright, fun […]
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 1
Perhaps you remember a time when the only factor a parent would think about when choosing a swim school was how close it was to home. Nowadays, distance is just one of many considerations parents have, and it’s not always even very high up on their list of priorities. In fact, today’s parents are often […]
Safety Features for Your Swimming Pool: Putting Up Fences
As important as a safety cover is for your swimming pool, the most significant safety measure you can take is probably a swimming pool fence. Depending on your local ordinances, you may even be required by law to have a fence around your pool. By erecting multiple barriers to accidental drowning, you can help ensure […]
Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 3
Is there anything that brings more smiles this summer than a happy baby safely splashing around in the water? If you’ll be delighting in that particular joy this swimming pool season, you’ll want to make sure to take the steps needed to ensure that your backyard pool is a safe place for babies and that […]
Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 2
Just like babies bring extra smiles to all areas of life, they can also bring extra splashes and fun to your swimming pool this summer! However, they can also create added risks, such as drowning and contamination (see Part 1). As long as you take the necessary precautions to keep your baby safe in and […]