Accidental drownings and near-drownings are tragedies among children ages 1 to 3 every year. With thousands of families affected every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) developed pool safety guidelines to prevent drowning deaths. The research found astonishing statistics. Nearly 300 children younger than 5 drown in swimming pools and spas each year. [...]
It is not uncommon to find homes with pools in Northern California. And if you have a pool, you understand that pool safety is a number one priority. Too many accidental deaths occur each year as a result of drowning and this is preventable. Pool safety covers are often used to make pools safe, but [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Having a swimming pool in your backyard is nice, especially when it’s hot outside. A swimming pool adds equity to the value of your home and it makes a great feature if you ever want to sell your home. One area that often gets neglected when installing a pool, is the fence. This is important [...]
Having a pool is a huge responsibility. Not only do you need to maintain the pool regularly, but you have to ensure that the pool is safe. If you have a pool, safety should be your number one priority. Whether you are considering getting a new pool or if you already have one, [...]
As summertime approaches, you anticipate the heat and start thinking of every possible option for keeping cool. Often diving into a pool is the first option we think of. Pool parties become the go-to solution for hot summers enabling you to keep cool and have fun at the same time. Pool parties are great for [...]
One of the main factors you must consider when building a pool is the type of fencing that surrounds it. While there are no federal laws requiring there to be fencing around a pool, many states and local governments have their own laws mandating it. Sacramento, for instance, requires that you build a fence around [...]
Walnut Creek is one of the most beautiful cities in California. The city is a center for commerce, sports, and entertainment. It has many residential pools. Each year many people decide to build a new pool or buy a home with a pool. Unfortunately, drowning is the #1 cause of death under the age [...]
Brentwood is a small city located in the state of California. The city is characterized by hot climate. The best thing that you will want to do in such weather condition is to go to the swimming pool. You should therefore be very careful especially when you have kids or in company of your pets. [...]
