When push comes to shove, many homeowners who would love to get an in-ground pool installed have a hard time getting past the associated price tag. But often they forget to consider the many things they won’t be paying for when they do take the plunge and purchase the most positive addition they can make […]
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Save Money When You Add an In-Ground Swimming Pool, Part 2
When it comes to costs you can eliminate by having an in-ground swimming pool, pricey vacations and stress-related problems (see Part 1) are only the beginning! Other health-related benefits and relational ones come with financial perks you may not have yet considered. All of those things can impact the actual cost of having an in-ground […]
Save Money When You Add an In-Ground Swimming Pool, Part 1
One of the many factors that plays into your decision to add an in-ground swimming pool to your family’s back yard is, undoubtedly, the financial aspect. And understandably so. But sometimes, in considering the added expense, people fail to consider, first, that financing is available, and second, that there are other costs that they can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pool Safety: Choosing a Pool Safety Cover
Did you know that pool covers can perform even more functions than keeping leaves and other debris out of your pool, when it’s not in use? Most pool owners realize that pool covers are a necessary part of the winterizing process, but sometimes they fail to realize the part pool covers play in safety as […]
Planning a Poolside Fire Feature, Part 3
Once you’re convinced of the many benefits and you’ve addressed all these important safety considerations, you’ll be ready to select from the various types of fire features that will enhance your poolside paradise. From simple to elaborate, fire features can greatly range in appearance and labor intensity. Whatever you choose, soon you’ll be ready to […]
Planning a Poolside Fire Feature, Part 2
For the average American, an outdoor living space consists of only two basic elements: a grill and a deck. But you never wanted to be average anyway, did you? A swimming pool is, by far, the most beneficial addition you can make to your back yard. But like water features, fire features offer added appeal […]
Planning a Poolside Fire Feature, Part 1
When you’re planning your backyard paradise around your new swimming pool or other water feature, incorporating a fire element may produce striking results. Proponents of the traditional Asian concept of Feng Shui strive for any living space to incorporate a balance of five natural elements: earth, air, fire, metal, and water. Of course, water and […]
