Hot Tubs vs. In-Ground Spas: What’s the Difference? Part 2 of 2
—Learn the benefits of portable spa models compared with custom concrete spas Click here for part 1 of 2: Portable Hot Tubs Part 2: Inground spas A portable hot tub or an inground concrete spa—which one is right for you? As discussed in part 1 of this article, both prefabricated hot tubs and their custom-built […]
Hot Tubs vs. In-Ground Spas: What’s the Difference? Part 1 of 2
—Learn the benefits of portable manufactured models compared with custom concrete spas Part 1: Portable Hot Tubs Few activities are more relaxing than settling into a warm, bubbly spa at the end of a hard day. Along with the health benefits of unwinding mind and body in heated, swirling water, a spa can make an […]
Swimming Pool “Decks” Using Grass Lawns—in Photos
Get style and functionality with natural or artificial grass vs. traditional hardscape For a fresh take on designing your new swimming pool and patio area, consider a grass lawn for the deck instead of traditional material like stone or concrete. A swath of green extending around your pool can provide a distinct backyard setting along […]
UV Pool Sanitizers Offer Healthy Alternative to Chlorine
How safe, powerful germicidal ultraviolet systems ensure swim-ready water Yes, there are effective, healthier substitutes for harsh chlorine in residential swimming pools! One of the top options around capitalizes on safe, powerful, ultraviolet light—the same wavelength used to pasteurize food, purify drinking water, and sterilize medical equipment.
5 Reasons to Convert your Chlorine Pool to a Healthier Alternative
The good, the bad, and the toxic scoop on pool chemicals Research is contributing to an increasingly long, dirty laundry list of chlorine’s harsh side effects. Could leisurely dips in your swimming pool be harmful, or even toxic? In a classic case of “what you don’t know might actually hurt you,” we break down the […]
10 Easy Spa & Hot Tub Exercises
Simple effective moves that anyone can do by Jennifer Pierce, Certified Personal Trainer; NASM, NCCPT People often associate swimming pools with exercise,while thinking of spas and hot tubs as places for relaxation. However, the warm, bubbling environment of a whirlpool offers unique advantages to enhance your health and fitness. Here’s why: Unlike a swimming pool, […]
Is a Natural Swimming Pool Right For You? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Determining if a Natural Swimming Pool is Right For You Part 1 of 2 Natural swimming pools are the true realization of a healthy, environmentally friendly backyard resort. Not only does a natural pool look beautiful and seamlessly blend into its surroundings, it boasts special design, materials, and equipment that maintain the water
5 Poolside Staycation Ideas to Make the Most of Your Backyard
Can’t make it to that destination spa or tropical resort this summer? Your backyard pool is a vacation waiting to happen. Here are 5 easy ways to make it one.
5 Healthy Reasons for a Backyard Pool
Fitness, family fun, convenience, hydrotherapy, and avoiding public-pool dangers Residential pools provide homeowners and their families with multiple opportunities for beneficial exercise, relaxation, and family fun in the privacy of their backyard. UPDATED Along with adding beauty to your outdoor space and value to your home, a swimming pool can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
3 reasons why private residential pools beat public ones
