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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

Uniquely Shaped Swimming Pools in the USA

Have you ever had the experience of swimming in a pool shaped as your favorite animal or musical instrument? Here are some uniquely shaped pools located throughout the U.S. and where to find them. Save this list for a pool themed vacation—which can happen sooner than you think with many of these pools being located in warmer … Read More

Current Olympic Swimming Records

The Olympics is the place where all athlete swimmers dream of competing one day, and not without reason. The records for every event in swimming, the freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, medley, and relays are inspiring. The United States holds several of these medals. As of the end of the 2012, what follows is a record … Read More

Historical Swimmer Spotlight: Mark Spitz

When you think of famous swimmers, the first name that comes to mind is probably Michael Phelps. But, believe it or not, he’s not the only swimmer (nor the first) to have broken world records and gained Olympic fame. Let’s go back several years to examine the life of perhaps the greatest swimmer in swimming … Read More

Fun World Records Involving Swimming Pools and Spas

For whatever reason, breaking world records has always seemed a worthy feat for the human race. You can make a world record in just about anything and the Guinness Book of World Records will record it for you. The same goes for world records involving swimming pools and spas. Some of these records are venerable, … Read More

Finding a Swimsuit in the Winter in a Hurry

Fortunately, swimming isn’t always reserved for the warm summer months. If you’re going on a vacation, love the spa, or just love swimming for fun at indoor pools, you won’t be able to wait for winter to be over to buy a swimsuit, which is unfortunate, because that seems to be about the only time … Read More