Best Sunscreen for Swimming Pools: 7 Rules for Families

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Your pool should be the place your family relaxes, not the place you stress about sunscreen. But walk down the sunscreen aisle and you face a wall of bottles, each one claiming to be the best. Pick the wrong one and you risk sunburn, premature aging, and a higher skin cancer risk for the people […]

How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pool and Backyard

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You spent good money on a backyard you can actually enjoy. Then mosquitoes show up and your family ends up indoors by 7 p.m. This guide gives you seven tactics that work. Most cost less than $50, and you can start tonight.

How to Teach Your Dog to Swim in a Pool: 5 Easy Steps

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Why Swimming Matters Not all dogs are natural swimmers. Some need to be taught. But once they learn, it’s a life skill. If your dog falls in your pool, knowing how to swim and find the exit could save their life. Here’s how to teach your dog to swim in five simple steps.

Is a Spa Worth Adding to Your Pool? 7 Health Benefits of a Spa

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Planning a pool and wondering if a spa is worth it? Short answer: yes, especially if stress, sore muscles or restless nights are part of your life. The health benefits of a spa start the second you sink into that warm water. Here’s what a spa can do for you, plus what to know before […]

Pool Safety Rules That Keep the Party Fun

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Pool safety rules sound like the least fun part of owning a pool. They are also the reason nobody’s Saturday ends at urgent care. Print this list, read it out loud once, tape it by the back door, and your backyard mostly runs itself. Below are the pool safety rules worth posting, plus a free […]

4th of July Pool Party Recipes That Wow the Crowd

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The 4th of July is almost here, and if you have a pool, you already have the best party venue in the neighborhood. All you need now is the food to match. This guide gives you three standout party recipes (one from the grill, one no-cook app, and one drink that looks like it belongs […]

5 Reasons to Add an Outdoor Kitchen When You Build a Pool

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If you’re already building a pool, right now is the best time to add an outdoor kitchen too. Once construction wraps up, adding one later means more crews, more disruption, and more money out of pocket. This post breaks down exactly why timing matters and what your options look like.

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