A pool is always the best place to be during the summer, especially for kids. However, mosquitoes love cooling off in your kiddie pool as well. That’s just a disaster waiting to happen. From debris piling up to suffering from mosquito-related diseases, this is one problem you have to nip in the bud, and fast! … Read more
Jumping into a cold pool can be refreshing on a hot day, but the frigid water is more likely to result in a short-lived experience. While there are many options to keep your pool warm –such as bubble covers and solar rings— one of the more unique products is the liquid pool cover. Unlike a … Read more
Summertime is around the corner! Have your kids badgered you to prepare their kiddie pools? Most pool owners turn to chemicals like chlorine to easily fight algae and keep their pools clean –however, maybe you have concerns about the effects of chemicals on your kids? If anyone suffers from allergies, using chlorine may pose more … Read more
With summer approaching, what’s more fun than spending a warm sunny day in the pool? Both kids and adults enjoy hanging around and splashing about in swimming pools. It’s both fun and refreshing! As adults, we’re able to stay in a cool pool for long, making the most out of those extra hours of splashing … Read more
Nothing is quite like taking a dive into the invigorating water of a pool or the ocean. However, when it’s time to come out of the water, it’s also time to figure out how you’re going to get your swimsuit to dry. Sometimes you need to dry your swimsuit as quickly as you possibly can, … Read more
Keeping the pool warm will generally result in more fun in the water for everyone. While pools may be heated by gas or electric heaters, there are also many pools that rely solely on the sun. If you’re looking to keep your pool warm without breaking the bank on a gas or electric heater, solar … Read more
Tile has the ability to add a feel of luxury to any pool. Pools may be fully tiled across the walls and floors, or may just have a tiled border around the waterline. Similar to tiles that you may find in your house, tiles in a pool have grout between them. The grout serves to … Read more
Floating in a pool on a warm day can be such a calming experience. Often, an inflatable lounger is the go-to that will ensure you’re kept afloat and dry (barring any splashing guests). What happens if you’re looking to drift through the water without actually swimming, but you don’t have an inflatable around? Fortunately, many … Read more
Having a pool at home is an awesome perk –you can step outside your house into an oasis without having to travel anywhere. But, as most pool owners know, they require their share of upkeep and periodic maintenance. One particularly unsettling experience for a pool owner may be when a pool liner is pulling away … Read more
Inflatable pools are a lifesaver to help beat the heat throughout the summer months. But, while they can help you and your family stay cool, they can also wreak havoc on the area of lawn that they sit atop. In our household, we’ve had more than one occasion where we’ve left a small pool on … Read more
Why do swim trunks have mesh lining? It’s a phrase often muttered by someone experiencing discomfort caused by ill-fitting netting. While there are many types of swimwear out there for men, only some have liners. Here are a few of the more popular swimwear types: Swim Trunks These are designed to look and fit like … Read more
This article will describe how to drain an inground pool below the skimmer level while protecting your equipment. Nearly all pool owners have found themselves needing to remove water from their pool at some point in time. Especially in cooler climates, draining water from the pool may be part of the annual winterizing ritual. Other … Read more