Best Sunscreen for Swimming Pools: 7 Rules for Families
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 […]
Is a Spa Worth Adding to Your Pool? 7 Health Benefits of a Spa
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 […]
Free-Standing Swimming Pool Slides: 5 Key Options When Picking a Model
—Understanding styles and features on deck-mounted units for inground pools Free-standing swimming pool slides provide a terrific way to capture a little waterpark-style excitement at home in your backyard.
Swimming Pool Design & Dimensions: 3 Key Initial Questions to Ask
How big, how deep, what shape?—Fundamental design factors for concrete pools You’ve decided to build a backyard swimming pool, but don’t know exactly how to begin. Particularly with a concrete (gunite/shotcrete) pool, the process is rather detailed, with a wide range of design and construction elements to discuss with your pool builder.
Lap Pool Designs: 10 Creative, Outside-the-Box Examples – Photos
—Inspiring style for your new inground pool beyond a standard rectangle Think that a backyard lap pool comes in only one form—a traditional rectangle? Well, think again: As long as your pool’s overall shape includes a straight, clear swimming lane that avoids steps, spas, and other design features, you don’t have to build a long […]
Swimming Pool Diving Boards: Choosing the Best Kind for Your Needs – Part 2
—Understanding how diving boards, platforms, and flexible jump boards each provide unique benefits Note: This is the second article in a two-part series on diving boards. For part 1, “Swimming Pool Diving Boards: Consider Safety, Usage, and Backyard Size,” click here. After considering the important issues of diving safety, board usage, backyard size, and maximizing […]
Swimming Pool Diving Boards: Consider Safety, Usage, and Backyard Size
—Make an educated decision about building a diving pool Note: This is the first article in a two-part series on diving boards. When buying or remodeling a swimming pool, one important consideration is whether or not to include a diving board. This decision should be a calculated choice based on your pool design, backyard space, […]
Swim Earplugs: A Buyer’s Guide for Swimmers and Water Lovers
—Comparing earplug materials and choices to achieve the best fit and most effective protection Guest blog: Alex Pop, Say What Hearing You protect your eyes when swimming by wearing goggles, so why not protect your ears with earplugs? If you spend much time in a swimming pool or the ocean, your best bet is to […]
10 Pool Toys and Games for an Active, Sporty Backyard
Affordable pool sports, floating board games, and gear that turns your backyard into the most-used pool in the neighborhood. Most picks under $100. Your pool is gorgeous. It cools you off, it raises your home value, and it makes your backyard the envy of the cul-de-sac. But after a few weeks of summer, even the […]
Swimming Pool Exercise Equipment: 5 Top Picks for Resistance Training
—Check out these muscle-building options designed for using in the water By Guest Expert Matt Dustin, BS Exercise Science, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Tired of boring workouts at the gym? It might be time to consider some aquatic fitness. A swimming pool is an ideal environment for exercise, and resistance training in water can […]