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Swimming Pool Slide

Diving Board and Slide Safety Tips

Your swimming pool installed and now comes the fun part – the installation of a diving board and slide. They certainly can be fun, but you have to practice caution and follow some safety rules.

A lot of people view a diving board as simply an add-on to the pool fun, but diving boards are the cause of many a backyard mishap. It should be routine for your swimming pool builder or service professional to check that your diving board is secure and in safe operating order. He or she will ensure that none of the hardware has become loose and that there are no cracks in the foundation securing the diving board. Continue Reading

Heat Related Illnesses

Heat Related Illnesses

With summer officially here and the days are warming up, it’s important to know and understand the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses.  Even if you are spending hours in and around the pool, you aren’t immune to heat exhaustion or other heat related illnesses. Continue Reading

Electrical Safety

May Is Electrical Safety Month

Spring has finally arrived in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. At Hawaiian Pool Builders we understand how ready you are for your in-ground swimming pool to be open, and how ready you are to dive right in. With summer not too far off, it’s a smart idea to make sure all of your electrical sources are safe. Since May is electrical safety month, we want to review the basics of ensuring all your power is in good working condition. Continue Reading

Swimming With Contacts

Swimming and Contact Lenses

More than 30 million Americans wear contact lenses and often take a dip in the pool while wearing them. Yet, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recommends against wearing contact lenses in any kind of water. Continue Reading

Pool Water Temperature

Perfect Swimming Pool Water Temperature

Everyone has their perfect swimming pool water temperature. You may like it polar bear water cold, or you may prefer it just a degree or two shy of your hot tub. While your ideal temperature is one that is the most comfortable for you, there are a few things we want you to know when it comes to the perfect swimming pool water temperature; and for your hot tub.

There are several factors you need to consider when warming your water to the perfect levels. Take the time to examine all of these factors when you decide on the perfect temperature to create a fun and relaxing environment for you, your family and guests all year long. Continue Reading

Heatstroke

Avoiding Heatstroke During Exercise

At Hawaiian Pool Builders, we know how much you love to be in your pool, however, it’s also a great time to get outdoors to exercise. As the temperature climbs, so does the chance of getting heatstroke. Here are a few ways for avoiding heatstroke during exercise. Continue Reading

Swimming Pool Myths

5 Swimming Pool Myths

Swimming pools are surrounded by assumptions, some passed down over time, others shaped by outdated experiences. From seasonal use and maintenance demands to safety and installation concerns, many pool myths create unnecessary hesitation for homeowners. The truth is, modern pool design and technology have changed how pools are built, used, and maintained. By clearing up a few common misconceptions, it becomes easier to understand what pool ownership really looks like and why many of these long-held beliefs no longer apply.

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