HydroTherapy: The Cure for What Ails You Posted by Danielle Raffield-Cox Pools via poolfyi Hydrotherapy has been around for thousands of years, but recently in its more modern use involves the simple use of water (either hot or cold), water jets,...
New uses for old swimming pools CONVERT SPACE INTO USEFUL, ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPE FEATURES from the Arizona Daily Star Not long ago, Tucsonans wanted pools the way Southern Californians wanted convertibles and surfboards. And while a pool is still at the...
A Guide To Lighting Your Pool Area from Guardian Pool Fence Especially in the warmer months, decks, porches, and patios around the pool are some your house's most important "rooms." They're the perfect venues for leisurely brunches, festive grills, and...
Water Safety Tips Water Safety Tips from our friends at the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) from National Water Safety Month.org Teach children water safety and swimming skills as early as possible. Always brief babysitters on water safety, emphasizing...
Fun with furnishings: Four ways to diversify outdoor decor for warmer months from Times Colonist TORONTO - As winter-weary Canadians welcome the return of warmer weather, many won't have far to travel for the opportunity to revel in the outdoors....
What is The Perfect Swimming Pool Temperature? by Matt Giovanisci, swim university Any member of the Coney Island Polar Bear Club would tell you that swimming in frigid water is an adrenaline rush, or a "boon to one's stamina." Meanwhile,...
Tropical Pools Get the look and feel of the islands in your own backyard. by Debra Mauer, Luxury Pools Tropical islands are some of the most popular vacation destinations, and it's easy to see what contributes to their allure: clear,...
Bobber the Water Safety Dog (and friends) from cnn.com The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has spent $51,500 of stimulus money on nine mascot costumes and robots, including Bobber the Water Safety Dog, Coastie the Water Safety Education Seaboat...
By the editors of FITNESS magazine A Pool Routine for Every Level: Beginner Why try it? You'll blast fat while sculpting your major muscles. Plus, little impact means no shin splints, sore feet, or knee pain. It's not just about...
Keep Your Kids Fit! from Johnson Pools Keep Your Kids Fit with After-school Swimming by Kara Murphy Summer playtime may soon be supplanted with sitting in a classroom, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all children...