Archive for the ‘Pool Safety’ Category
The Many Uses of a Pool Noodle
Who would have thought “noodles” will be ending up in the pool? Back in my days pool noodles were unheard of. The only floatation device we do know and use are round in shape and looks more like a doughnut than a floatation device. Or maybe I was just always hungry so I kept on associating pool noodles with ramen, Phad Thai and egg noodles, and a floatation device with a doughnut rather than the interior of an old tire (Yes, I am that old).
July 23, 2010
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Tags: pool noodle · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun, Pool Safety
Pool Safety Fence: A Swimming Pool Must-Have
A swimming pool at home can give you hours of fun and enjoyment for the family especially during the warmer months of the year. For some, it is also used for therapeutic and fitness activities providing a safe alternative with less stress on muscles and joints.
As owner, you have the responsibility to maintain and keep it in good working condition. Homeowners with swimming pools have to make sure that water is clear of dirt and debris, warm enough for users and free from bacteria and other elements that can damage the pool and harm its users.
July 8, 2010
· JC Mercado · No Comments
Tags: pool safety fence · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun, Pool Ladders, Pool Safety, Swimming Pool Enclosures
Swimming Pool Covers: Pool Safety Basic
Taking good care of your swimming pool, whether in-ground or above ground, is a necessity in order to get the most out of it. You may have to spend a significant amount to purchase important items but these give back more value for your money.
The benefits far exceed the cost requirements. Most smart homeowners recognize this fact while some still perceive these as unnecessary expenses.
One of the things sometimes overlooked or underrated is the importance of swimming pool covers. When swimming season is over, covering your pool is important as it serves two functions. From a cost standpoint, swimming pool covers cut down maintenance expenses.
June 21, 2010
· JC Mercado · 2 Comments
Tags: swimming pool covers · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Pool Accessories, Pool Cover, Pool Cover Solar, Pool Safety, Pool Solar Cover, Pool Supplies, Pool Winterizing
Inground Pool Steps for Your Pool
An inground swimming pool is a great add-on to any home. It provides an excellent form of entertainment for family and friends. It can also be used for fitness activities too. On top of the immediate benefits of owning an inground swimming pool at home, there are long term benefits as well.
It further adds value to your property. In order to protect this investment, homeowners need to take the necessary steps for proper care and maintenance of their inground swimming pools.
June 7, 2010
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Tags: inground pool steps · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Discount Swimming Pool supplies, Inground Pool, Pool Accessories, Pool Ladders, Pool Safety, Pool Supplies
Shopping for Pool Accessories
Building a swimming pool in your own backyard may seem to get more complicated when it comes to choosing pool accessories. More often than not your local pool salesman will offer so many different products that get you more confused with your choices. It is because salesmen have their own sales agenda which may not be in line with your goal of getting the best pool accessories for your swimming pool at home.
When shopping for pool accessories, try to think about buying furniture and appliances for the house. Everything will revolve around a working budget. This could be your budget for all pool accessories and maintenance as well. It can be quite challenging for a pool owner to mix budget, function and form.
May 11, 2010
· JC Mercado · 3 Comments
Tags: Pool Accessories · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Chlorinators, Pool Cleaners, Pool Cover, Pool Filters, Pool Heaters, Pool Liners, Pool Safety, Pool Supplies, Swimming Pool Enclosures
Above Ground Pool Ladders: Climb your way to pool fun
The popularity of above ground swimming pools for home recreational and fitness activities is undeniable. The relatively lower cost of this type of pool has steered homeowners into this option rather than installing an in ground swimming pool. Aside from the cost advantage, above ground pools can be moved from one place to another and require only a few hours to install. For less cost, you still get the same kind of fun and enjoyment during swimming season.
April 15, 2010
· JC Mercado · 2 Comments
Tags: above ground pool ladders · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Ladders, Pool Safety
Pool Ladders: Providing easy access to fun and enjoyment
Swimming pools provide people fun and enjoyment. The material and time investments in installing your own swimming pool pay off during summer as family and friends seek refuge in a pool to beat the heat. With ownership of a swimming pool comes the responsibility to keep it properly maintained and safe for all users. Installation of swimming pool ladders can be very valuable to you as pool owner as it can provide safer access to the pool for recreational or maintenance purposes.
April 7, 2010
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Tags: Pool Ladders · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Pool Accessories, Pool Fun, Pool Ladders, Pool Safety, Pool Supplies
Ensuring that Your Swimming Pool Water is Safe
Would you drink your swimming pool water? I don’t think so. I wouldn’t. I think nobody in his or her right mind would. My toddler would though. Of course we all know that he is not yet in his “right mind” given that he’s only 2 years old, so he’s excused.
He has “tasted” his bathwater, the water coming from our garden hose, water from the tap, water in a bucket I was using to wash the car and water in a basin I was using to rinse the delicates I was hand-washing. He would even open his mouth to catch the water coming out of a water fountain.
March 24, 2010
· JC Mercado · 2 Comments
Tags: swimming pool water · Posted in: Carnival of Everything Related To Outdoor Recreation, Filter Cleaning, Pool Chemicals, Pool Chlorinators, Pool Cleaners, Pool Filters, Pool Maintenance, Pool Safety, Uncategorized
The Importance of Pool Fences Should Not Be Left Unnoticed
Based on the 2001 reports, over 850 children have drowned in swimming pools. For this reason, drowning is considered as the second leading reason for the death of children aged 5-14 years old. The reason for these unfortunate accidents is because the children who had been victims have been left unattended. Also, these swimming pools do not have pool fences which will help make sure that people are safe.
February 22, 2010
· ChristineT · One Comment
Tags: fences, pool fences, Pool Safety, pool security, swimming pool fences · Posted in: Pool Safety
Thinking About Buying An Inflatable Swimming Pool For Summer?
Normally, when people would start to mention about inflatable swimming pool, the first thing that would come into one’s mind is those really small inflatable pools which were designed for kids. You may remember those pools from back in those days. They were those inflatable swimming pool which were small, short and were usually made from a type of cheap plastic material. These were often most popular during the summer season.
February 17, 2010
· ChristineT · No Comments
Tags: easy set swimming pool, inflatable pools, pool, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pools · Posted in: Above Ground Pool, Pool Safety
