Pool bugs are very annoying, and can make your pool unsafe to swim in, unless you like being covered from head to toe in tiny bug bites. Fortunately, learning just a little bit about them can help you not only get rid of them, but prevent them from returning.The two most common pool bugs are Waterboatmen, and Backswimmers.Waterboatmen have an oval shaped body. They don't bite, but can be a nuisance and dirty a swimming pool's water. They feed off of algae, and other forms of vegetation found under water. They also eat mosquito larvae which can be beneficial.Backswimmers are a bit larger and carry a nasty bite that hurts about as much as a bee sting. Backswimmers feed off of other tiny pool bugs and water insects.One thing to note about both these pesky pool bugs is that they lay their eggs in underwater vegetation. In the case of .. more»

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Swimming pools can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable additions that you can make to your home. Nearly everyone can say that they love to jump in the pool for a cool dip on a hot day. However, few people realize that a swimming pool can be a great piece of exercise equipment. Of course, distance swimming in itself is one of the most beneficial forms of training that you can engage in. The difficulty with this is that many individuals do not have a long lap pool available to them where they can swim for any reasonable distance. Fortunately though, it's simple to get a challenging workout in small pools, even above ground pools such as the frameset and easy-set inflatable models sold by companies such as Intex. Here are a few suggestions for exercises that you can do in small & easy to own pools like .. more»

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Making a decision to renovate a swimming pool is not an easy task, but the recent advancement of swimming pool technology makes renovations well worth your while. Homeowners can now transform an old, troublesome pool into a luxury swimming pool, with every possible amenity, that runs smoother than it ever did. Unfortunately, many people settle for their existing pool because they do not receive adequate information regarding the possibilities of a pool renovation. Maybe they simply underestimate the transformative possibilities of renovating an existing pool. Don't be intimidated by the task of renovating your pool with the latest industry trends.Here are the 5 best upgrades to consider for your swimming pool renovation:1. Salt Water Chlorinator - Swimming Pool Purifier ExtraordinaireSalt Water Chlorinators represent a new wave in swimming pool service technology. Salt water chlorinators remove the need for liquid chlorine, granular chlorine, or chlorine tablets. The key here is convenience. .. more»

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A swimming pool can provide families with hours of entertainment and the opportunity for healthy recreation. However, unless care is taken, swimming pools can prove very dangerous. The sad fact is that it takes just thirty seconds for a child to drown. It is for this reason that pool covers can be so valuable.Swimming pool covers provide many useful functions, such as maximizing the benefits of the pool-heating system, thereby cutting back on the portion of the energy bill devoted to keep the pool temperature perfect. Hard-top swimming pool covers also function as a backup to a pool fence (an absolute safety necessity), ensuring that if a little child wanders onto a covered pool, he or she will not get entangled in a flimsy cover, which is a drowning hazard. Warmer environments only require simple plastic swimming pool covers -- just to keep the pool clean and protected from airborne .. more»

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