Category: Home Pools
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Three things to consider when installing your hot tub
As the weather starts to get cold, buying a new hot tub sounds more and more appealing. Here are three things to consider when installing your hot tub including location, cost and maintenance. 1. Price: Smaller two-person, lower-end hot tubs start at $2,000, while mid-tier spas begin at $5,000 and high-end luxury spas start at $13,000, according…
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Swimming and Psoriasis: You can still enjoy the pool
Psoriasis is a skin disease affecting 7.5 million Americans. Symptoms include scaling skin, inflammation, pain, redness, swelling and even arthritis. To learn more about psoriasis, check out this fact sheet by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health. Not contagious, psoriasis can be triggered by stress, medications, environmental…
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8 Halloween pool party ideas
Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you have an indoor or outdoor pool, consider having a Halloween pool party! Here are some fun and crafty ideas for your Halloween Pool Party: Decoration Ideas: Pumpkins. Real pumpkins will float in the water or use plastic jack-o-lanterns. If your pool is empty, you can line the…
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What are disinfection byproducts? [Infographic]
What are disinfection byproducts? In pools, harmful disinfection byproducts, or DBPs, are made when chlorine interacts with organic material. Haloacetic acid (HAA), trihalomethane (THM) and chlorite are common DBPs. What is organic material and how does it enter my pool? When organic material from swimmers or the swimming environment react with the pool’s chlorine or…
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Pool drainage tips to avoid harming your local environment
Earlier this month, a commercial pool in Columbia, Missouri drained its pool and sent the water into the local stormwater system. The problem? The pool water was chlorinated and it killed hundreds of fish in a local creek. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources said the pool water dump was a violation of Missouri Clean…
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11 pool maintenance tips during storms and hurricanes
Hurricanes can do a lot of damage to your pool if you’re not properly prepared. Similarly, properly reactivating your pool can save you some trouble in the longterm. Use these storm preparation and pool reactivation tips from the Florida Swimming Pool Association to get your pool ready, and most importantly, stay safe! Storm Prep 1. Do not…
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Pool safety tips for puppies who enjoy taking a dip
We all remember that childhood excitement of going to the pool and playing in the water. What would make you think that our fun-loving dogs are any different? Puppies in the Pool is an event in Tallahassee, Florida on Oct. 1 and 2, where the Trousdell Aquatics Center opens up its activity pool to our…
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Swim current pools: The treadmill for swimming
You don’t need a lap pool to swim long distance at home. Swim current pools, pools that allow you to swim in place with a resistant water current, bring gym lap pool swimming into the comfort and convenience of your own home. Swim current pools are commonly described as underwater treadmills, and offer a great option for low…
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Six tips for fall pool maintenance
The weather is cooling, summer is ending and the leaves are falling — into your pool! Fall pool maintenance is key to keeping your pool issue free going into winter. Here are some changes and services to consider for your pool this fall. 1. General Cleaning. Removal all pool toys. Ensure the pool is…
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What you can do for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One out of every five children in the U.S. is overweight or obese. This means that 17 percent of all U.S. children likely have physical or emotional health problems that can follow them into adulthood. Being overweight or obese early in life increases risk of developing chronic health issues that were once only found in…