One of the many advantages of owning a pool is using it whenever you want, but if you’re limiting its use to daytime hours, you’re missing half the fun. Because, who wants to swim in a dark pool? Installing pool lights can enhance the ambiance around your pool, as well as improve safety. Let’s dive…
Category: Safety
Pool alarms – Types & how to choose one
Having a pool alarm can literally be the difference between life and death. According to Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics, approximately 3,536 people drowned each year in pools and other non-boating-related accidents over a ten-year span in the United States. Pool alarms should be a fixture in all pools so we’ll take…
Pool diving boards – Choosing the best kind
Who says a diving board is limited to a public swimming pool? Some of the best childhood memories involve jumping into the water, performing the most outrageous stunts from a diving board. Times have changed (and thankfully safety around the pool is tighter now), so if your pool is large enough, why not add a…
How to choose the right pool ladder
A pool ladder is one of the most obvious -yet overlooked- pool accessories there are. After all, at some point people need a proper way to get in or out of the swimming pool with ease and safely. There are many pool ladder options to choose from and considerations to take before buying one. If…
Swimming pool cover types & their uses
Pool covers for inground and above ground pools come in various forms and styles. They can be used to meet various needs, and are made of varying materials with different benefits and costs. Similar to the logic behind choosing what kind of pool design you want, the same applies to choosing a swimming pool cover…
Best pool floats for kids & adults
One of the best perks of owning a pool is – well – using it as much as you can! And there’s no better way to enjoy the summer away than lounging in some good old pool floats. There’s no denying that the best pool floats can really make a difference and are a must-have…
Pool Safety
When we think about pools we most often think of the fun times with family and friends. Unfortunately, for some people those memories may be of life altering accidents that could have been prevented by ensuring pool safety in the first place. Think about how many times you have seen scraped knees, crying children (or…
Pool safety for dogs
Pets are like children in many ways, and if you have owned a pet you know that they are an important part of your life and emotional attachment is very strong. Just as parents of children need to keep their kids safe, pet parents need to keep their pets safe too. Generally speaking, when people…