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Major Swimsuit Trends for 2015

Summer weather is finally here, and with it comes the striking reminder that it’s time to invest in a new swimsuit for warm weather fun at the pool. And with a new year comes an influx of new fashions in swimwear. Here are some of the top trends predicted to make it big on the … Read More

Alternatives to a Concrete Pool Edge

Residential pool companies like Intermountain Aquatech are offering more and more options to help you customize the design of your pool and achieve a look that pairs perfectly with your home and lifestyle. Check out some of the more creative ways to line a pool when building your own pool on our blog.

Tips for Teaching Children to Swim

The season of warm weather is here, and chances are your little ones are itching to get into the water. Water safety is a must if your kids are going to get into the pool, so if they haven’t yet learned to swim, and if they are at least four years in age and have … Read More

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