Backyard Living » Residential Swimming Pools

Tips for Buying Swimming Pool Covers

Kim — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

Swimming pool covers are available in an array of different colors, sizes, shapes, and purposes. To heat your pool and keep it protected at the same time, you can get a solar cover. If safety is your biggest concern, you can get safety covers that cover your pool and keep people and animals out of it as well. For both above ground pools and in ground pools, you can always find a cover to keep your pool protected from people, animals, and even the harsh weather of winter. read more..

Swimming Pool Waterfalls Add Elegance to Your Pool

Kim — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

A lot of swimming pools these days are now featuring waterfalls along the edges to create a much more enticing visual appeal. Swimming pool waterfalls are built so the water falls down into the swimming pool, creating a continuous and never ending water flow with the pool. Sometimes, there are small bulbs placed around the pool, helping to give the water a glittery effect once the water from the waterfall makes contact with the water in the pool. read more..

Swimming Pool Safety Equipment – What You Need

Kim — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

A swimming pool is a great thing to have on your property, but you need to keep in mind that drowning is one of the most common causes of death among children. In many of these cases of accidental drowning, the cause is usually due to a lack of supervision. A child can drown in a matter of seconds, which is less time than it takes to make a phone call. If you own a pool, you simply must have swimming pool safety equipment readily available to protect the safety of your friends and family. read more..

Swimming Pool Safety Tips Can Save a Life

Kim — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

Having a swimming pool on your property can be a great way to have fun for yourself and your entire family. Even though a pool can be fun, it can also be very dangerous if you have children around. If you can, you should wait until your kids are least 5 years of age or older before you put a pool on your property. On the other hand, if you already have a swimming pool, there are ways that you can protect your children with these swimming pool safety tips. read more..

Finding and Fixing Swimming Pool Leaks

Kim — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

If you own a backyard pool, one of your biggest concerns is sure to be swimming pool leaks. It’s easy to tell when you’re losing water from your pool. Where the leak is coming from though, may be an entirely different story. Sometimes it may be easy to tell, although other times it can be a bit more complicated to find the problem. read more..

What to Look for in a Swimming Pool Ladder

Kim — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

You can find a swimming pool ladder on almost all types of swimming pools. Ladders are essential to swimming pools, as they are used to get in and out of the pool. For both in ground and above ground pools, you can find a variety of different ladders to choose from. The materials used for the ladders are usually vinyl, aluminum, plastic, resin, or stainless steel. read more..

Swimming Pool Cleaning – Not Fun, But Necessary

Kim — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

The beauty and relaxation provided by a swimming pool is nothing short of spectacular. On a hot day, a pool can be a blessing. On the other hand, a swimming pool can also be a headache if it isn’t cared for properly. Swimming pools require a lot of maintenance, including time and money. No matter what type of pool you have, you’ll need to perform regular swimming pool cleaning. read more..

The Three Swimming Pool Chemicals You Need

Kim — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

Every pool owner has to deal with swimming pool chemicals at some point in time. When dealing with these products, there are a few things that you should know. First of all, you should never attempt to mix your chemicals together unless instructed to. Also, you should never try to add water to dry chemicals of any form. Last but not least, you should never under any circumstances attempt to handle swimming pool chemicals with your bare hands. read more..

Increase the Value of Your Home with Swimming Pools and Spas

Kim — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

Even though swimming pools and spas are mostly used for enjoyment, exercise, and relaxing on hot days, they are also a great way to enhance the value of your home. If you’ve thought of selling your home or just increasing its value, a swimming pool may very well be a wise investment. read more..

The Swimming Pool Supplies You Need

Kim — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:35:56 +0000

Within the vast world of swimming pools, shopping can be pretty mind boggling. Choosing the type of pool and the swimming pool supplies you need can be very stressful to say the least. There are decisions everywhere that you’ll need to make, which can be pretty time consuming. There are hundreds of accessories out there for you pool, but you can save a lot of time and money if you know what you need. read more..