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Swimming Pool Party

How To Throw the Perfect First Pool Party Of The Summer!

Summer will be here before you know it, and with it will come warm, sunny weather. If you own an inground pool, you’re probably thinking about hosting a pool party. And if you’re not, your friends and family probably want you to. So, how do you make the most of this situation and throw the best pool party possible? Here are some of the key ingredients that every great pool party needs. Continue Reading

Yoga Swimming

Yoga By The Swimming Pool

Yoga by the swimming pool is an excellent way to combine the benefits of yoga with the refreshing and rejuvenating effects of water. Yoga is an ancient practice that has been proven to promote physical and mental well-being, while swimming is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular health and increase overall fitness. Combining the two practices creates a unique and invigorating experience that can benefit both the mind and body. Continue Reading

Swimming Pool Design

A Guide to Pool Designs: How to Build Your Perfect Pool

If you’re thinking of building a pool in your backyard this summer, you probably have more than a few questions. Questions like: How much will it cost? Where will it go? What shape will it be? Those latter questions, about the pool designs, are good places to start for anyone interested in installing a pool. For inground pools, there are several design options to choose from, each of which is better suited for certain activities. Continue Reading

Inground Pool In Ohio

5 Reasons To Have Your Own Backyard Inground Pool 

Thinking about building an inground pool in your backyard, but can’t decide if it’s worth it? There are a lot of reasons why inground pools are a good investment. They offer value beyond their ordinary use in the summer. But of course, they also still provide tons of fun and entertainment on the hottest days of the year, too. Here are some of the best reasons to build an inground pool in your backyard. Continue Reading

Bird Feeder

How To Keep Pests Away From Your Pool

Few things are more refreshing than lounging in your in-ground swimming pool with a book in your hand or perhaps a sweet margarita. However, if mosquitoes are buzzing around your head or there are scores of dead flies in the pool, your much-needed rest can quickly turn into yet another cause of stress and frustration. Continue Reading

Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion

Ohio residents tend to spend more time outside in the hot sun as the weather warms up. While lounging out in the sun might be a lot of fun, it can also be dangerous. When you are out in the sun, you may experience one of two potentially serious conditions: heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Knowing the difference between these heat-related illnesses is crucial as it could save your life or the life of a loved one. Continue Reading

Swimming Pool Germs

Beware Of Germs In The Pool

The swimming season might be on its last leg, but when has that ever stopped you from diving into your in-ground pool? Well, before you jump in, do you even know if your pool is safe to swim in? And no… we are not asking that question because fall is just around the corner; we are asking that because of the germs. Continue Reading

Chlorine Pellets

Chlorine Shortage? Beat It By Switching To Salt

According to an Atlanta-based research firm, there are about 5.2 million residential inground pools and about 255,000 commercial pools currently in the U.S. It had been reported that this summer would see an extreme shortage of usable chlorine for the swimming pool industry. Multiple reasons played into this narrative including a surge in demand last year through the pandemic along with a devastating chemical fire at a production plant in Louisiana. As Americans hunkered down through the summer of 2020, demand rose and production fell, resulting in a shortage. Continue Reading

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