Category: Home Pools
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How to make your home more eco-friendly in 2017
Did you know that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor polluted air can be caused by chemicals from common household products. Chemicals from these products can cause health issues like infertility, thyroid disease and even cancer. If your 2017…
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Why winter is the best season to build a pool
Winter may not be known as the prime swimming season, but it may be the best season to build your pool. Today, December 21 is the first day of winter, and ironically, the upcoming cold winter temperatures are an opportunity to efficiently and inexpensively build a pool. If you live in a moderate climate, winter…
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Best pool products and tech of 2016
Taking into account technological advancements, outside the box thinking and practical tools, here is our selection of the best pool products of 2016: Remote Control Skimmer. This outside-the-box idea turns a routine chore into a fun and productive game. Floating Pool Speakers. Swim and listen to your favorite tunes! Even better, you can change the…
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How to take care of your pool while you’re on holiday
The holidays are almost here, which means you may be getting ready for vacation. Your pre-vacation to-do list may include turning on your security alarm, shutting the blinds or arranging a pet sitter — but don’t forget to add pool maintenance to your list. If you’ve winterized or partially winterized your pool then you won’t…
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Crypto re-cap: outbreaks of 2016
This year was a challenge for pools and water parks when it comes to Cryptosporidium, a highly contagious recreational water illness that causes serious sickness that can lead to hospitalization. Here is a look back at the Crypto problem in pools and water parks in 2016 and how pools and patrons can help prevent it.…
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10 pool exercises to burn off those holiday treats
It is easy to overeat on Thanksgiving day with all the good foods, family, friends and, of course, desserts! As a dietitian, to offset the over-indulgence, I recommend drinking lots of water, eating slowly and doing some light exercise like a family walk. Also, remember to be grateful for the good foods that you have and…
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Gift ideas for the pool lovers and swimmers in your life
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means that Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t far behind! For your pool loving and swimmer family members and friends, here are some gift ideas. Even if the weather is cold and snowy where you live, be sure to take advantage of all of the sale prices…
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Swimming: An excellent exercise for the elderly
Swimming is one of the best low-impact exercises, but did you know that the benefits of swimming for older people or those with Alzheimer’s can be life changing? More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s right now. If you include other types of dementia the statistic increases to one in three seniors. November…
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How chloramines affected my lungs as a swimmer
November is COPD Awareness Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great opportunity to learn more about chloramines and the effects on your lungs. Briefly, chloramines are disinfection byproducts that form when organic material (sweat, oils, hair, urine, lotion, sunscreen) reacts with chlorine. Chloramines build up in the pool and then off-gas…