How-To & Info
How to Decorate Your Swimming Pool For Halloween
Halloween Pool Party Decorations Ideas The swimming pool can easily be converted into a creepy haunted place with a few bought or DIY props. Check out our…
CHECKLIST Before You Buy A Pool Basketball Hoop
There are several types of basketball ball hoops ranging in price from under $10 for cheap inflatables to high end, deck mounted basketball hoops for proper play…
14 Perfect Pool Party Games for Preschoolers
These swimming pool games for preschool kids are perfect for a special day like a birthday pool party but can easily adapted for other occasions and family time….
Cool Pool Basketball Dunks
Do you remember the swimming pool basketball dunk phase back in 2014? A few kids and teenagers managed to leave their phones behind – at least long…
5 Pool Safety Tips for Dogs
1. Don’t leave your dog unsupervised by the Pool1. Don’t leave your dog unsupervised by the Pool2. Teach your dog where to leave the water3. Teach your…
Small Pools and Spas for Small Backyards
A small freeform pool with water spouts and luscious plants turns a narrow plot into an airy, living space and could also be used to cool off…
How to Teach Little Kids to Float on their Back
Anyone watching how pre-schoolers play will notice how much of it is pretend play. Young children love it. They are not good with drills, ha ha! The…
How to Float Vertically in the Deep End of the Pool
Being able to float horizontally either on your back or front helps with your swimming. Floating vertically, on the other hand, is one of those fun things…
How to Back Float in Water
Watch someone floating almost blissfully on their back and you wonder why it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. It’s a wonderful skill to develop even when you…
Dogs and Chlorine Pools
A sparkling swimming pool, a tennis ball and a dog or two. Fetch! – Splash. A shower of drops as the dog shakes the water off. Expectant…
Dog Hair in the Pool – Help!
Oh what wonderful fun! Go fetch – Splash – And again! But dog hair floating on top of the water – few people are not disgusted. Even…
Aqua Jogging – A Cooling Buoyant Workout
Ever wished to have all the feel-good benefits of a good workout without the sweat and without your body complaining afterwards? Ever considered running … in the…