Pools

Pool days are some of the best days of the summer, and the temptation may run high to include your four-legged friends in the fun. But there are some important things to know before taking them swimming. While it is perfectly okay to let your dog join in, there are precautions necessary to make sure […]

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There are so many reasons to get a pool with all the fun, exercise, and socializing you can do with one. When purchasing a pool for the whole family, you want all you can get out of it, which may make you think an inground pool isn’t your best option. If you ever decide to […]

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With summer coming to a start and temperatures that have you wanting to find a way to cool off, a pool may be the perfect solution that comes to mind. While this is a great addition to any home, there are some easy pool safety facts and tips you should know before beginning your own […]

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There are 10.7 million residential and public swimming pools across the United States, and the vast majority of them are rectangles. Rectangular inground pools have always been the most popular pool shape compared to others. In fact, the oldest pool on record, the Great Bath, is also rectangular in shape. Why aren’t people swimming in […]

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Public pools have been around forever, longer than residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools used to be something only the extraordinarily wealthy could afford but that changed as pools became more affordable to make and install. Yet, despite that, there are still many public pools that get a lot of use. Of course, swimming pools […]

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Pools are supposed to be fun. Sure, they’re good for lounging around on an inflatable and drinking mai tais or martinis, but some pools feel designed for fun aquatic games. For some people, it’s all about swimming around and floating back and forth, but others like to do more. Kids more than anyone else love […]

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There’s a misconception that chlorine does most of the cleaning for a pool. It’s actually the filtration system that does the majority of the cleaning. The chemicals take care of the small number of germs and pathogens that the filtration system doesn’t get rid of. The type of pool water you use–whether it’s chlorine pool […]

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There are a lot of pool myths surrounding pool chemicals. You’ve probably heard of the common myths like pool chemicals causing itchy eyes, chlorine water turning blonde hair green, or even that the smell of chemicals means clean water. Myths like these arise from a lack of facts and understanding, but if everyone knew how […]

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We’ve been swimming for fun for millennia, with the oldest swimming pool dating back to 3000 B.C. But in Pennsylvania, it’s not the easiest thing in the world to find someplace to swim. To swim whenever you want through the summer, you should have a swimming pool. Learn some interesting pool facts about one of […]

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We’ve all heard of saltwater pools, but are there saltwater spas? First, let’s clarify that this is different than the saltwater that you find at the beach. It simply refers to how the pool operates as the kind of water that goes into your pool or spa is based on its cleaning system. Choosing between […]

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