Swimming Pool Inspections: What to Check When Buying a Home with a Pool
—Negotiate a better home purchase price with an in-depth pool inspection Seeking a new home with outdoor space for keeping cool, entertaining, and exercising? Many people are, and for these reasons, some house hunters see the advantage of buying a home with an existing inground swimming pool. With a ready-made backyard resort, you can begin […]
Pool Chlorine Alternatives: How Ozone Delivers Healthier Water
—What ozonation is and five reasons it makes swimming safer and more comfortable When it comes to your swimming pool, the ideal scenario is to enjoy a refreshing dip—without worrying about the havoc that chlorine might inflict on your skin, hair, lungs, and eyes. Your swimming environment shouldn’t be an anchor around your neck. To […]
Pool Chlorine: Why and How It Harms Skin—and What You Can Do About It
Ways to minimize chlorine’s impact on your body and other smart solutions Although chlorine is highly effective for disinfecting swimming pool water, it comes with a price: This chemical can be harsh on your eyes, hair, skin, nails, and even your lungs. Depending on your age, certain skin conditions, the amount of time you spend […]
Pool Water Testing: Why it’s Vital to Check These Four Chemical Levels
Tracking and balancing your pool water—and what could happen if you don’t! Regular pool water testing and maintenance of the chemicals are essential for ensuring a safe, comfortable swimming environment and preserving the longevity of pool finishes and equipment.
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 […]
Saving Water in Swimming Pools: 5 Ways to Cut Pool Water Loss
Additional measures to prevent liquid losses from your backyard resort Part 2 of a 2-part series on swimming pool water conservation Fighting evaporation is crucial to making your pool water-efficient.That’s why we outlined specific tips for cutting this major source of water loss in part one of this article series.
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.
3 Ways to Sanitize Your Pool without the Typical Chlorine Risks
A review of saltwater pools, ozonation, and UV light In a recent blog, “5 Reasons to Convert your Chlorine Pool to a Healthier Alternative,” we recapped various research studies that point to dangerous side effects from chlorinated swimming pools. So what’s the good news? Research and innovation offer clear alternatives to red, burning eyes and […]
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 […]
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