Before you try out a novel new party trick or design idea in or around your pool, stop and think it through carefully. Ask yourself if the idea poses a potential safety hazard or if it may damage your pool. We’ve already explored how adding or taking away certain substances in your pool water can […]
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Think Twice Before Trying Any of These Ideas in Your Pool! Part 4
There are lots of helpful accessories you can add to your pool area to make it as inviting, enjoyable, and safe as possible. A pool cover is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can own. But if you misuse your pool cover, it can quickly pose a financial or safety risk. We’ve […]
Think Twice Before Trying Any of These Ideas in Your Pool! Part 3
In our last article (see Part 2), we explained why adding dye to your pool water isn’t smart. Now we’ll turn our attention to another substance you should refrain from adding to your pool: liquid soap. As hysterical as a soapy, bubbly pool party sounds, the aftermath of such a stunt is not a laughing […]
Think Twice Before Trying Any of These Ideas in Your Pool! Part 2
People have some great ideas for making life easier and more fun around the pool. On the other hand, there are some fads out there for backyard pools that range from ridiculous to downright reckless (see Part 1). Here’s a couple of other ideas to avoid involving pool water. Don’t Heat Your Pool To Unusually […]
Think Twice Before Trying Any of These Ideas in Your Pool! Part 1
Enjoying the fun and excitement of their very own backyard oasis is a dream come true for first-time pool owners. Sometimes in their enthusiasm for making the most out of this new adventure, people can get carried away with off-the-wall ideas. Or maybe it’s a long-time pool owner who has been looking for a way […]
Transform Your Algae Nightmare Pool Into a Crystal Clear Oasis, Part 3
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]