Slides must be installed over a water depth of at least 36 inches, dropping to 42-54 inches as you move away from the slide. This generally means the middle of a pool, neither the shallow end nor all the way in the deep end....

We do not recommend that any fine jewelry be worn in public swimming pools or hot tubs. Chlorine is a corrosive chemical – it won’t do any harm to diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and some other gemstones, but it is not good for your white...

If you plan to install a diving board, 8 feet is the minimum depth you will need in the deep end. This depth is deep enough for diving in safely with a diving board. And there is usually no need for a pool to...

There are a many steps involved in installing a pool, and the process differs depending on which type of pool you choose. A vinyl liner pool itself takes about two weeks to install. But the accompanying patio can take from one week to a...

Concrete with Plaster or Aggregate Concrete and plaster are the most common in-ground pool-building materials and were the first ones used when residential pools became popular. Concrete is durable and porous, allowing the plaster-coated shell to hold water, provide stability, and to be re-plastered...

Swimming is not just a child’s summer fun activity. It is great exercise as well. Swimming is great for your heart and building muscle tone. It is also a great tool for weight loss. How exercise burns calories The rate at which your body...

1. Walking Walking in the pool is a great exercise to begin with because it helps you get a feel for how you can handle resistance. Walking in your pool will work your arms, core, and all your lower body muscles. You may increase...

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued a report with some concerning figures about cryptosporidium. There have been yearly increases in crypto outbreaks from 2009-2017. About 13 percent increase each year. Crypto is a parasite found in swimming pools that causes intense intestinal...

As pool managers wait for aqua centers and water parks to open, some are worried that the pools will not be adequately taken care of. For pools that were open before the COVID-19 crisis, it would be a drastic move to winterize them again....

Pets can bring a lot of joy and happiness to a home. But they can also cause some trouble for pools. As we know most cats don’t like being wet but dogs tend to love the water. Dogs that shed a lot of their...