Winter Hot Tub Safety: 5 Tips for Cozy Cold-Weather Soaks
Steam rising, cold air on your cheeks, hot bubbles everywhere else. A soak in your hot tub in winter might be the best one all year. But cold weather throws a few curveballs, like icy covers, slippery patios, and that brutal dash back inside. Whether you have an in-ground spa or a hot tub, these […]
How to Plan a Safe Labor Day Pool Party (5 Simple Tips)
Your Labor Day pool party should be the highlight of the summer. With a little planning, you can keep it fun and safe for every guest. Here are five tips to help you pull it off. 1. Decide who’s coming before you plan anything else. Will this be adults only or a family event? If […]
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 […]
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pool and Backyard
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.
Pool Safety Rules That Keep the Party Fun
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
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 […]
4th of July Pool Party Ideas: 10 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Backyard
Spa and Hot Tub Use When Pregnant: Is It Safe?
—How to make smart choices to avoid risks and enjoy the benefits During pregnancy, many questions arise about using a spa—regardless of the hot tub brand or kind of gunite spa you use.
AOP Pool Systems Explained: Cleaner Water With Less Chlorine
Swimming Pool Construction Delays in Hot Weather and Humidity
—How high temperatures, dry conditions, and moist air can disrupt building progress When the weather outside is unbearably hot—and in some regions, made worse by high humidity—it’s the perfect time to cool off in a new swimming pool. But in some cases, scorching conditions pose a seriously bad time for pool builders working to finish […]