Swimming is one of the most popular pastimes, especially in the summer heat. Swimming can be fun but it can also be very dangerous which is why pool safety is a top priority for all pool owners. Accidental drowning happens too often and can easily be prevented. When it comes to drowning there are two [...]
On January 1, 1998, the Health and Safety Code made it compulsory for a swimming pool to be surrounded by at least one or more safety barriers. Reasons being, the fence ensures the safety of the neighboring children. Pool owners are advised to ensure that the pool fence gates and ladders have latches that small [...]
There is no doubt that Dogs are the most popular pets in many homes. Well, this is because they can give you some warm company and you can also play with them when bored. However, dog owners can testify on how curious these pets are. If you don’t restrain your dog’s movement, you are likely [...]
For most parents, building a swimming pool is a dream-come-true. However, the idea is driven away by the thought of their little ones drowning. If you are a parent in such a situation, you should know that you can have a pool in your home and still protect your children from accidental drowning. These days, [...]
The weather in San Jose can change as part of the typical Northern California climate. Despite the chances of rain and clouds, there are many homes still have pools in their backyard. Owning a pool is fun but it also comes with large responsibilities. Pool maintenance is a chore that needs to be performed regularly [...]
Creating a swimming pool in your yard is one of the fanciest things you can do, but don’t you forget that such a luxury comes with many responsibilities which you should gladly accept to make your pool safe. Whether you have chosen to build an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool, safety is still a major [...]
During hot days, the water temperature present in swimming pools tends to feel nothing less than ideal, but it is common for the temperature to drop significantly during the night. This prompts for a heating solution to be implemented on the swimming pool in order for you to feel comfortable in it, no matter the [...]
In this day and age, in order to avoid fines and other legal actions from taking place, there are specific requirements that need to be met for an in-ground pool to get an ‘okay’ in every aspect from the county you reside in. Due to numerous swimming-pool-related incidents, having a fence around the in-ground pool [...]
You may not have thought of it, but your backyard is as important as every other part of your home, mostly because it can go a long way in improving the atmosphere of your home. As such, you should consider making a few changes to your backyard if you wish to revamp your home and [...]
Everyone knows that pool covers are necessary for promoting safety but they are also known for a few negative aspects too. First, automatic pool covers are known for being expensive and they can cost tens of thousands of dollars. This is a substantial investment to make in something and it scares many people away from [...]
