If you’re considering having an in-ground vinyl liner swimming pool installed in the near future, the kind of liner you’re looking at having is a beaded liner. But that’s certainly not the only thing you need to know! You also need to consider the options you have when it comes to thickness, embossing, longevity, and […]
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Top 3 Swimming Pool Heating Options
No matter how warm the air is, cold water just isn’t cool. Not only does an effectively heated pool increase the comfort level of your pool anytime of year, but it can also extend your swimming season significantly! Not only will you and your tribe — whoever that may be — get to appreciate the […]
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 […]
Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 1
Unlike the many added hazards that taking your baby to the beach involves, your backyard swimming pool can be a great place to hang out with your baby! Offering multi-sensory stimulation and a chance to engage in play, the pool offers plenty for the baby and toddler set; however, it also includes a few extra […]
Common-Sense Ways to Prevent Accidents In & Around Your Pool, Part 4
Working to increase pool safety is a crucial part of owning a backyard pool (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). Here are some other tips for increasing the level of safety in and around your pool area. Provide Adequate Lighting If you choose to keep your pool open at night, it’s important to make sure […]
Common-Sense Ways to Prevent Accidents In & Around Your Pool, Part 3
We’ve already considered some of the ways you can help prevent drowning accidents in your pool (see Part 1 & 2). Making sure there’s adequate supervision, fencing around the pool, and other safety precautions are great ways to lower the risk of pool-related drowning accidents. In this article, we’ll consider some other pool-related accident risks […]
Common-Sense Ways to Prevent Accidents In & Around Your Pool, Part 2
Working to ensure pool safety is every pool owner’s responsibility. In our first article in this series, we focused on a couple of vital ways you can work to prevent drowning accidents. Here are a few more to consider. Make Sure Pool Depths are Clearly Marked If your pool has a deep end, be sure […]
Common-Sense Ways to Prevent Accidents In & Around Your Pool, Part 1
Getting to relax by the pool with your friends and family is a dream come true for plenty of new pool owners. That dream can quickly turn into a nightmare, however, if you or one of your guests becomes the victim of a pool-related accident. Thankfully, there are a number of steps you can take […]