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Swimming Lessons for Children

Posted on May 24, 2019 (June 26, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Every summer you hear the horrific stories. You may even know a parent who has endured the worst possible nightmare. According to a United States Consumer Product Safety Commission press release, “From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2018, at least 148 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas.” The World [...]

Here Comes the Sun! Shade Solutions for Your Yard

Posted on May 10, 2019 (June 26, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

There are probably thousands of songs about sunshine… how happy it makes us and how its warmth fuels the soul. The famous Temptations sang about how love feels like sunshine on a cloudy day. As the center of our solar system, the sun fills our days with beautiful, life-supporting light. It’s also the happy icon [...]

The Tiny Pool Trend

Posted on April 26, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Today, Americans are embracing some non-traditional customs. From hosting destination and backyard weddings, to launching start-ups in lieu of holding corporate jobs, to installing tiny pools in our yards, we are changing how we celebrate special events and even how we make a living. Like passionate serial entrepreneurs who flourish on the fringe, doing things [...]

Get Excited (And Prepared), It’s Pool Season!

Posted on April 19, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas, Swimming Pool Maintenance

We are not rushing the calendar at all! It’s just time to get that To Do List together so you are ready when the weather is. We are fond of saying that it is never bad form to ask a friend or neighbor for help. Especially if they enjoy partaking of your backyard paradise, then [...]

Your Backyard Pool is a Total Fitness Center

Posted on April 5, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

By the end of the first quarter of the year, many New Year’s Resolutions have fallen by the wayside. Somehow those goals imagined in December felt attainable. And there’s nothing like a bright, shining year to feel full of promise, like a brand-new pool season. According to an Inc.com article about what people are wishing [...]

Fabulous Pool Deck Ideas

Posted on March 29, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Outdoor décor has changed the way we look at outdoor living. With companies like Wayfair and Target and even home improvement centers like Lowe’s offering lines of affordable furniture and fixtures, most budgets can afford to step up the look and feel of their alfresco entertainment centers. With these reasonable prices, you can outfit everything [...]

Fun Facelifts for Your Outdoor Entertainment Center

Posted on March 15, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Putting a fresh face on your home can be costly. These projects can also test your patience. Besides the expense, there’s the aftermath. The war against that sheetrock dust — it takes a long time to wage. While these updates are typically satisfying once completed, the mention of home renovations to a homeowner will surely [...]

We Are Gathered Here Today… at This Backyard Wedding

Posted on March 8, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Santa’s elves must have pitched in to help because by February 15th the Valentine’s Day candy and stuffed bears that littered America’s shelves were whisked away to be replaced by chocolate Easter eggs and Peeps®. It seems the seasonal turnovers get earlier every year, but it still means we’re almost officially in spring! The time [...]

Creating a Backyard Oasis – Part 3: Pavers, Masonry, and Fireplaces

Posted on February 22, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

In this last of our three-part series, we will explore some of the design touches that make backyard living unique and turn your backyard into a place where you can stamp your style. It’s interesting to see how homeowners innovate this space. Some maintain the same design aesthetic from their living room straight on out [...]

Creating a Backyard Oasis – Part 2: Pergolas and Patios

Posted on February 15, 2019 (June 6, 2019) by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

In part one of our series, we explored the versatile aspects of outdoor kitchens and how they will transform your lifestyle. “Complete” outdoor living spaces have taken homeowners beyond just installing a pool. Now the pool is the centerpiece to your unique corner of paradise. (It also elevates your stay-cations to something special!) Although this [...]

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Swimming Lessons for Children

Here Comes the Sun! Shade Solutions for Your Yard

The Tiny Pool Trend

Get Excited (And Prepared), It’s Pool Season!

Your Backyard Pool is a Total Fitness Center

Fabulous Pool Deck Ideas

Fun Facelifts for Your Outdoor Entertainment Center

We Are Gathered Here Today… at This Backyard Wedding

Creating a Backyard Oasis – Part 3: Pavers, Masonry, and Fireplaces

Creating a Backyard Oasis – Part 2: Pergolas and Patios

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