Fall and winter don’t have to be months spent indoors. There are plenty of creative ways to celebrate outdoors, including right around your backyard pool (see Parts 1 & 2). Now that you’ve taken care of coming up with the ideal lighting and decorations, it’s time to turn your attention to the activities as well […]
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How to Host the Perfect Fall or Winter Pool Party, Part 2
You don’t need to feel limited by the calendar when it comes to throwing a pool party. If you live in a mild to moderate climate, you can still throw a successful pool party during the fun and festive fall and winter months. In our first article in this series, we took a look at […]
How to Host the Perfect Fall or Winter Pool Party, Part 1
If you live in a milder climate, there’s no reason for your party guests to stay cooped up inside during the fall and winter months. You can host a warm and inviting pool party even if the temperature is cool outside. Here are some great ideas for throwing an autumn or winter bash in and […]
Why You Should Consider Adding Water Features to Your Pool
Home swimming pools are already a great place for recreation and relaxation, so why go to the extra expense of putting in water features? There are plenty of reasons you may want to think about adding one or more water features to your backyard oasis. In this article, we’ll touch on some of the most […]
Helpful Tips for Keeping Germs Out of Your Pool, Part 2
Doing your best to make sure everyone stays healthy in your pool should be a top priority for you as a pool owner (see Part 1). Here are some more ways you can accomplish that worthy goal. Require Little Ones to Wear Swim Diapers Any child who is not fully potty trained should wear swim […]
Helpful Tips for Keeping Germs Out of Your Pool, Part 1
Your pool should be a place of refreshment and relaxation for you, your family, and your guests. The last thing you want to happen is for yourself or someone else to get sick after spending time in your backyard oasis. How to Enjoy the Pool Without Getting Sick This Summer So how do you keep […]
Think Twice Before Trying Any of These Ideas in Your Pool! Part 5
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 […]
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 […]