When my husband and I had our pool built several years ago, we were excited about the opportunity. As avid swimmers, we wanted to be able to both exercise and lounge poolside, especially during the warm months. Our children really loved the pool, too, and often had swim parties and late night [...]

Sure, I admit it. Now, with the pool, we can be the ones inviting people over instead of looking for the invites. The best part is we are the house where all the kids are wanting to come to. That matters to us a lot. I’m not exactly a wealthy person. I have a [...]

Pool builders are not only experts in installing inground swimming pools but in designing and constructing aesthetically pleasing decks. The truth be told, we spend more time pool-side than in the pool itself and pool builders know this. Your pool builder will help you decide how large your pool deck should be. Allow enough space [...]

A couple of years ago, I finally purchased my “dream home”. You know, the cozy two-story brick with hardwood flooring, at the basement you’ll find the “man cave”, basketball court for the boys in the back yard and a huge pool in the corner. Comparing it with the last place we lived in, the mortgage [...]

People who dare to establish business ventures despite the economic crisis never cease to amaze me. Just take Todd Daugherty as an example. He’s the founder and owner of this amazing pool equipment website called 1800pools.com. While I was looking for a store online where I can buy pool supplies for my big in ground [...]

Having a swimming pool is a great way to play and exercise with the kids. Fun time can easily turn to tragedy if you’re not careful. How could that happen? Swimming pools kill hundreds of kids yearly. Below Ground Pool Kit
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said drowning is the leading cause of accidental [...]