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Swimming Lessons for Children

Swimming Lessons for Children

Posted on May 24, 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 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 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 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 [...]

Fun Facelifts for Your Outdoor Entertainment Center

Posted on March 15, 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 [...]

Finishes

Our Top Three Swimming Pool Floors and Finishes

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

We are fond of saying that modern swimming pools and decks are true extensions of indoor space. With outdoor furniture and backyard kitchens that rival any interior’s décor, you’ll realize a lot of extra square footage to share with family and friends! Outdoor entertainment areas are the new family room; a gathering space to host [...]

Five Reasons You’ll Love an Outdoor Spa

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

It’s that time of year again. The time we look to a bright, shiny new year for fresh chances or an improved outlook. It’s like the start of the football or baseball season: everyone begins set to zero with nothing but days ahead to demonstrate their determination to conquer. As for us, we forecast blue [...]

2019 Pool Trends

New Pool Designs & Technology for 2019

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Modern swimming pools are much more than a concrete hole filled with water. In 2018 and going into 2019, they have become destinations. Designed to provide all the comforts of an indoor space, they have the stereo systems and flat screen TVs to prove it. Fresh air is back in style! From the drama of [...]

Pool Safety Tips

Our Top Ten Tips for Pool Safety

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Like any authority on swimming pools should, the Florida Swimming Pool Association offers a solid list of pool rules with which all pool owners must comply. Their number one tip: “Have a designated pool watcher to keep an eye on swimmers at all times. This should be a responsible adult who will not become distracted. [...]

Fall Pool Construction

Why You Should Add Pool Construction to Your Fall To-Do List!

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction, Swimming Pool Maintenance

If you are already the proud owner of a backyard swimming pool, then the days for you to enjoy a refreshing dip are almost coming to an end. If you live in points south, then you know you have a few more weeks to revel as the temps have not really started to plummet. What [...]

Winterizing Your Pool

Top Ten Tips for Winterizing Your Pool

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Maintenance

As a home owner it seems there’s always something to worry about! Will the roof weather the storm? Are my windows efficiently keeping the elements out? Is the tree on the front lawn contributing to breaking up the driveway’s concrete? Sometimes you may want to hearken back to the days when you rented an apartment [...]

Outdoor Features for Cooler Weather

Your Off-Season Spa: Outdoor Features for Cooler Weather

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Due to higher temperatures lingering in areas of the country, some people are still unofficially in pool season, while other pool lovers are finding their morning swim has turned a bit chilly. Unless your pool is in an environmentally controlled setting, this is the saddest time of year for pool owners. It’s when they see [...]

Halloween Pool Party Ideas

Make a Spooky Splash!: Halloween Pool Party Ideas

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Yes, the Labor Day sales were barely over before retail shelves were stocked with the chocolatey goodness of Halloween candy! The year is flying by, but this is the holiday that many adults look forward to as much as their kids do. It’s when conversations about costumes to wear to work bounce off cubicle walls [...]

Need Inspiration? Check out these Insane Pools!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

We live in a digital world. We don’t even think about it anymore; our apps and the variety of devices that keep us connected to them are simply how we conduct business. If you are under the age of 30, you have pretty much always had these conveniences at your fingertips. The rest of us [...]

A Pool: Your Next, Best Family Vacation!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas, Pool Financing, Swimming Pool Construction

We live our lives in seasons. Upcoming holidays set the tone for our to do lists and our planned calendar events. With Labor Day and the start of the new school season behind us, most parents take a huge sigh of relief that all that prep and planning is in the past. So we take [...]

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