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Water-Friendly Electronics You Can Bring into the Pool

If you have an at-home pool—or even if you go to a public pool on a regular basis—it’s likely that one major rule you stand by is that water and electronics don’t mix. Yet so often these days, they do, in fact. With the rising popularity of waterproof cameras and other gadgets, incorporating your favorite … Read More

Fun Group Games to Play in the Swimming Pool

Whether you’re looking to throw a big pool party once the weather is warm enough, or you simply need some ideas for how to enjoy an at-home swimming pool with family, you’ll want to become familiar with a few go-to group games that are safe for pool play. Here are six group games that are … Read More

Key Safety Rules to Have for Your Home Swimming Pool

Key Safety Rules to Have for Your Home Swimming Pool

Check out Intermountain Aquatech's safety rules to keep you and your family safe. As you prepare your swimming pool for the months of heavy use ahead, it’s a good idea to be thinking about some rules to maintain around the pool area that will help to keep you and your family safe. Learn more on our blog.

Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs

One major plus to having your own swimming pool at home is that your pets get to join in on the fun. But just what is safe for your dog when it comes to the swimming pool? Read on for some vital safety tips.

A Brief History of Swimming Pools

A Brief History of Swimming Pools

Swimming pools have been such a popular summertime attraction of the 20th and 21st centuries that it is hard to imagine that these man-made structures for aquatic recreation have been around for millennia. It is believed, however, that the first pool ever built was dug by the Indus Valley Civilization during the third millennium BC … Read More

Preparing Your Pool for Night Swimming

Most pool-goers are used to enjoying the fun and refreshing waters of a swimming pool during the daytime, but one of the luxuries of owning your own swimming pool is that you have the freedom to swim in the pool at night as you please. There are, however, a few things to keep in mind … Read More

5 Fun Activities for a Pool Opening Party

5 Fun Activities for a Pool Opening Party

As pools are opening, people are starting to fire up their grills, spend more time outdoors, and dream about the summer months ahead. If you’ve recently opened your pool for the swimming season, there is no better time than the present to have some major celebration. A great season kick-off party is well-rounded when it … Read More

Why You Should Open Your Swimming Pool Early

Many pool professionals will recommend opening your pool when daily temperatures consistently climb into the 70s during the day. This may seem early for some—especially if this weather is already hitting you in the month of April—but the truth is that there are many benefits to opening your pool sooner rather than later. Here are … Read More

Staying Warm in the Swimming Pool

Staying Warm in the Swimming Pool

With pool weather just around the corner, you’re probably itching to head to a public pool or open up your at-home pool for some serious swimming. Yet for some, a cold pool—or a particularly difficult time keeping the body warm in cooler water—can put a major damper on things. And jumping head-first into a cold … Read More

9 Ways to Amp Up Your In-Ground Swimming Pool

A swimming pool in the backyard is a wonderful piece of luxury to have on your property, but what about giving it an added kick of luxury with one of many unique accents available for pools today? Here are just a few ideas on how you can customize your in-ground swimming pool so that it … Read More