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—Steer clear of these missteps after major wind, rain, and flooding hits your pool
Powerful storms and hurricanes create headlines and can cause catastrophic damage. Along with your home, your backyard can get hit hard by high winds and torrents of rain that leave your pool in need of serious care and possibly some repairs.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Purification, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Filtration
—How to protect against cryptosporidium and other chlorine-resistant organisms in your pool
Have you noticed more news reports chronicling outbreaks of dangerous microorganisms in public swimming pools? One pathogen, in particular, cryptosporidium, has been rearing its ugly head with greater frequency, passing along—yuck—gastrointestinal distress and other aggravating side effects.
Topics: Remodeling, Equipment/Technology, Buyer Tips, Purification, Health & Safety, Maintenance
—Negotiate a better home purchase price with an in-depth pool inspection
Seeking a new home with outdoor space for keeping cool, entertaining, and exercising? Many people are, and for these reasons, some house hunters see the advantage of buying a home with an existing inground swimming pool. With a ready-made backyard resort, you can begin enjoying a private aquatic leisure center on move-in day.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Spas, Buyer Tips, Purification, Maintenance, Heating, Filtration
—What ozonation is and five reasons it makes swimming safer and more comfortable
When it comes to your swimming pool, the ideal scenario is to enjoy a refreshing dip—without worrying about the havoc that chlorine might inflict on your skin, hair, lungs, and eyes.
Your swimming environment shouldn’t be an anchor around your neck. To ensure smooth sailing, all it takes is having the right technology on your backyard resort.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Buyer Tips, Purification, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Pet Health & Safety
Ways to minimize chlorine’s impact on your body and other smart solutions
Although chlorine is highly effective for disinfecting swimming pool water, it comes with a price: This chemical can be harsh on your eyes, hair, skin, nails, and even your lungs.
Depending on your age, certain skin conditions, the amount of time you spend in the water, and how well the pool chemicals are balanced, chlorine’s effects can be particularly irritating or downright harmful to your skin.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Purification, Health & Safety, Maintenance
Tracking and balancing your pool water—and what could happen if you don’t!
Regular pool water testing and maintenance of the chemicals are essential for ensuring a safe, comfortable swimming environment and preserving the longevity of pool finishes and equipment.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Purification, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Heating, Filtration
Fitness, family fun, convenience, hydrotherapy, and avoiding public-pool dangers
Residential pools provide homeowners and their families with multiple opportunities for beneficial exercise, relaxation, and family fun in the privacy of their backyard.
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Along with adding beauty to your outdoor space and value to your home, a swimming pool can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Topics: Health/Lifestyle Benefits, Spas, Purification, Fitness/Exercises, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Safety
