Should you get an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool? This is your first decision when you're considering building a pool. What do you want to do in the pool? An above-ground pool is very good if you have children who like to splash around and enjoy themselves, but for swimming laps an in-ground pool may very well be better. If you have a large yard, an in-ground pool may be perfect , while smaller yards might be better an...more
Swimming with the Whale Sharks Last July we joined our good friends, Jim and Janet, on a weekend trip to the Island of Holbox to go swimming with the whale sharks. It is an event Allan has been anticipating for quite sometime being he is an avid animal and boat lover. July and August are really the best times to see and swim with the sharks, so we decided to take advantage of the opportunity.We drove 3 or so hours north on the Yucatan...more
Everyone loves their children. Parents wish to keep their children safe at all costs. When you first find out you are expecting a child you read everything you can get your hands on about keeping them safe. They hold classes about child proofing your home. They have professional who come out and get on their hands and knees and scour each inch of your home for safety hazardous. The problem is that most people forget about the outside when thinking about hazards. One are that often gets over looked is the pool area. Pools are so much fun and are often over looked because of the enjoyment they provide for families. Children are enthralled with the water and the toys that you play with while you are swimming. It is often easy for little kids to wander in to pool areas when their parents have their backs turned. Pools cause more accidental deaths for young children than many other hazards that we think of. This is because most people don't consider the pool to be a hazard. There are many products on the market that are meant to provide peace of mind for parents with pools. One product that sells frequently is the pool alarm. They work by attaching to the side of the pool or some float...more
I like swimming in the hot summer and I enjoy the feeling of swimming like a fish. As if all my pressure and worry would subside. So, I will go to the indoor swimming pool once I have free time. It will be much better if I can swim in the open-air pool. I believe that many swimming fans have the same experience.However, some of people have been...more
Swimming Lessons from totalimmersion.co.uk Swimming is a skill that once you have perfected it can be a valuable lifesaver. Many people have struggled with swimming and have never found the courage to take the plunge (no pun intended) and actually learn how to swim properly. Swimming lessons used to be compulsory in most primary schools in...more
Keeping your swimming heated can cost a pretty penny especially these days when we are all looking to cut our energy costs and leave less of a carbon footprint. The following guide will explain how affordable solar pool covers can go a long way in doing just that. It will also outline the available design features they come in, so that you can make the most of a cover's solar heating potential.Introduction to Solar Swimming Pool CoversAlso referred to as solar blankets, these types of pool covers are an economical and effective way to use the sun's energy to heat your swimming pool.Generally resembling bubble wrap, solar pool covers are either clear, silver or blue in colour. They're comprised of thousands of tiny air pockets that transfer heat from the sun into the swimming pool and also trap the existing heat in the water. This means that more heat is added to your swimming pool while less heat is prevented from evaporating. All in all, you will not be losing nearly as much heat and thus you will not have to run your swimming pool heating system as much as before.You can in fact increase the temperature of your swimming pool by 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit by using swimming pool...more
Today, swimming pools are not only meant to append extra artistic value to your home but much more than that. There are masses of benefits to obtain from them. This is one of key reasons why new home buyers or even existing owners are looking into...more
Swimming Pools Are Not A DIY Project Thinking of putting in an in-ground pool? This major renovation can add value, beauty, and versatility to your home, but it's not the job for the weekend DIYer, in spite of what some websites say. Pools...more
Most individuals that own swimming pools can't wait for the cold weather to completely disappear so that they can start using their pool again. It's a sensible concept to have a winter swimming pool cover to keep the water clean throughout the...more
Who looks after your Swimming Pool Maintenance at the moment?Are you happy with the standard of Pool Servicing that is being provided by your regular Swimming Pool Maintenance firm? If youre not, theres nothing to stop you from changing pool...more
Get the Best Swimming Pool Installed in Your Backyard! Swimming pools, apart from availing people a space for swimming, also add to the ambiance as a whole. Needless to say, the swimming pool design plays a crucial role in adding value to your...more
Enhance Your Experience At The Pool With Swimming Pool Loungers Add some fun and frolic to your pool-side with the great variety of pool accessories and supplies that are available in the market today. Make your pool-side a place to relax by...more