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Tea Recipes for Poolside Cool Beverage
SwimmingPool.com have a great collection of recipes for cool beverages. Explore our strawberry lemonade tea, pineapple sun tea cooler, mint tea & peach iced tea recipes
Transform Outdoor Living | Backyard Resort | Inground Pool
Dreaming of that one week a year when you can escape the grind of your 8-to-5 and jet off to some exotic locale? You’ll lounge poolside while cabana boys serve you frozen drinks, the waters glistens turquoise, and the sun paints the whole scene in gold.
Pool Water Safety Guide - Pool Safety for Kids & Pets
Learn important safety guidelines for kids & pets precautions. Install a safety fence, pool covers for safety. For a complete guide visit our pool safety resource center. Explore SwimmingPool.com
Extreme Pools - Balinese Inspired Pool & Infinity Edge Pool
Forget the cookie-cutter pools of the past. They’ve been replaced by grand, free-form designs customized to reflect your personal style and test the boundaries of true luxury. An expansive and ever-growing selection of innovative features and exotic finishes allows you to bring your favorite tropical oasis or resort to life in your own backyard.
Summer’s Hot Swimming Pool Trends - Pool Construction
Enough with the sweltering days of summer. Enough with a sweat-drenched lifestyle. You’re plunging ahead and installing a backyard oasis, where you’ll lounge in the cool water of your inground swimming pool instead of sweating it out in the heat.
Install a Year Round Swimming Pool - Backyard Swimming Pool
Do you dream of basking in the refreshing waters of a backyard pool during the sweltering days of summer, but worry that you’ll only be able to use it for a few months a year? Think again. An artistically designed inground pool accents your entertaining lifestyle year-round, giving you four-season satisfaction...
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Top Ten Epic Backyard Swimming Pools & HotTubs
Today, there is a Top Ten list for everything. We decided there needed to be a Top 10 list for backyard swimming pools. As the temperatures begin to rise and you start to g...
Design Guide, Fire Features, Gunite, Hot Tub, Infinity Pools, Inground Pools, Pool Tiles, Swim Up Bar, Waterfall
Swimming Pool Water Color, Water Depth & Pool Finish
When selecting a pool finish, the main thing you may want to know is “What color will my pool water be?” Then you ask youself, “Why doesn’t my pool water match the color in...
Design Guide, Hot Tub, Inground Pools, Npt, Pool Finishes, Water Color
Pool Filters - Sand, Diatomaceous Earth & Cartridge Filters
Keeping your swimming pool clean is the most essential part of pool ownership. The circulation of water allows the pool chemicals to keep the water sanitized and crystal cl..
Buying Guide, Cartridge Filters, De Filters, Filters, Sand Filters
Landscaping: The Cutting Edge
Your backyard is so much more than just your swimming pool. It’s your escape on a long day and your retreat when there are sunny skies. Enjoy everything your backyard has t...
Design Guide, Eco Friendly, Landscaping, Plants, Trees
The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Grass is in the past! A beautiful, well-kept yard doesn’t need to have grass as a foundation. Whether it’s due to its inability to grow, maintenance, or for design purposes...
Pool Color Schemes - Inspiration & Backyard Landscape
Your personality, style and preferences can help stir up colors that fit you and your lifestyle. This can apply to the clothes that you wear, the car that you drive and eve..
Color Palettes, Design Guide, Style
Swimming Pool: Battle of the Hues
Your pool design should directly reflect your personal style and home architecture. This can be achieved through shape, size, features, and color of the pool. Selecting the...
Design Guide, Gunite, Inground Pools, Jewelscapes, Npt, Pool Finishes, Stonescapes, Water Color
Improve Your Backyard for the New Year
Happy New Year! Now is the time to start making those annual New Year resolutions - lose weight, eat better, get paid more, take more time for you... How about making a resolution that you can really see a difference? Improvements to your pool area can be extremely satisfying. Home ownership is a year-round job. The changing of the season signals new decisions that need to be made about the house, yard and swimming pool.
Decking, Design Guide, Fire Features, Fire Pits, Fireplaces, Inground Pools, Landscaping, Lights, Plants
Pool Care 101
Use test strips or a test kit to check and maintain your pool water balance. Keep your pH levels between 7.4 - 7.6. Test and maintain the free available chlorine level...
Algaecides, Chemicals, Clarifiers, Filters, How To, Maintenance Guide, Pool Brushes, Shock, Skimmer, Stain Removers, Vacuum, Water Testing
Pool Cleaning Chemicals
One of the best ways to keep your pool water sparkling and clean is through the use of pool chemicals. Testing your pool 2 – 3 times a week is important for maintaining ade...
Algaecides, Bromine, Chemicals, Chlorine, Maintenance Guide, Sanitizers, Water Testing
10 Ways to Cozy Up Your Backyard for Autumn
Fall has arrived and it’s time to bring the indoors out with cozy features. Your backyard is a continuation of your home which showcases your style and personality. Why sho...
Decking, Design Guide, Fall, Fire Features, Fire Pits, Fireplaces, Grill, Hot Tub, Landscaping, Outdoor Decor, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Kitchen, Pergola, Style
Fire Features: Light Up Your Pool Area
There’s a chill in the air – but that’s no reason to board up the backyard swimming pool area for the winter! In fact, there are so many events and activities that you can ...
Buying Guide, Fire Features, Fire Pits, Fireplaces, Fire Walls, Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Popular
7 Common Swimming Pool Myths Busted
How many times did your mom tell you this one, but it was SOOOO hard to wait to cannonball into that cool pool on those hot summer days?!? The truth is, when your stomach is digesting food, more blood goes to your stomach to aid in digestion, leaving less blood in your other muscles. If you overwork those muscles while swimming, you may get a cramp, but not likely. To avoid making this “momism” a reality, be sure to eat a lighter meal and ease back into swimming after eating.
Chemicals, Chlorine, Pool Myths, Pools, Resources, Swimming
Optical Illusions: 10 Tips For Making Your Backyard Look Larger
When you think of a backyard oasis, you probably imagine expansive spaces filled with eye-catching focal points and features that make the space uniquely yours. But what if you have a small yard? Can you still create a backyard retreat that satisfies your need for spaciousness?
Backyard, Decking, Design Guide, Hardscapes, Landscaping, Outdoor Furniture, Pergola, Shade Structures, Walkways, Waterfalls
Game On: Essential Ingredients for the Perfect Backyard Tailgate
The first winds of autumn bring leaves painted in rich colors, the smell of sizzling meat in the air, and the sound of clashing helmets. Yep, it’s football weather, and if you can’t get yourself to live action, you can have as much (or more!) fun with a backyard tailgate party. Pulling off a game-ready gathering for your friends and family is simple with these tailgating essentials:
Black Algae and Your Swimming Pool: Tips for Removal and Prevention
Black algae is a living organism that grows on porous swimming pool surfaces (think concrete, gunite, and plaster), and it shows up in the form of black spots. It has a nasty habit of settling into corners, steps, and other hard-to-reach areas, and it flourishes in both sun and shade.
The Best Plants for Landscaping Around Your Pool
A touch of greenery can really spruce up your pool — if you choose the right foliage. But some plants can put a real damper on your next pool party. Here’s a list of some that will go swimmingly in your backyard
Basil, Citronella, Design Guide, Geranium, Grass, Landscaping, Plants, Saltwater Plants, Shrubs, Succulents, Treestag
6 Reasons Your Pool is a Great Calorie Burner
Looking to beef up your exercise routine? Bored with the gym? Hit the pool instead. Swimming is an amazing calorie burner: Depending on things like gender, body type, and w...
Cardio, Fitness, Lifestyle, Swimming, Weight Loss
Pool Chillers: The Best Way to Keep Your Swimming Pool Cool
When temperatures rise, there’s nothing quite like a dip in your cool, refreshing swimming pool to beat the heat. But what happens when your pool water is too warm for comf...
Buying Guide, Chiller, Cooler, Suggested, Summer
4 Outdoor Kitchen Features That Transform Your Cookout Experience
There’s no better way to catch up with family and friends than having your own backyard cookout. With the sun shining and something delicious on the grill, your loved ones ...
Buying Guide, Grill, Kitchen, Outdoor Living, Pizza Oven, Suggested
Winter Swimming Pool Covers
Winter is coming. Is your pool ready? If you’re planning to close down your pool for the season, a pool cover is essential. Pool covers protect your pool from the elements,...
Buying Guide, Pool Covers, Winter, Winterizing
How to Choose the Right Pool Cleaner for You
The decision to get a pool naturally involves a great deal of research. From shapes and sizes, to colors and features, you go to painstaking effort to determine every detai...
Buying Guide, Cleaners, Manual Vacuum, Pressure Side Cleaner, Robotic Cleaner, Suction Side Cleaner
Winter Pool Maintenance: The Right Way
Whether you’re in a blanket of snow or sitting pretty in suntan city, winter pool maintenance is a must. Taking care of your pool now can save you money once it’s time to o...
Chemicals, How To, Maintenance Guide, Pool Covers, Winter, Winterizing
A New Generation of Pool Finishes
Generally, pool plaster tends to erode over time. This causes the pool surface to cut, scrape, and scratch the skin. A pool plaster finish typically lasts between 5 and IO years. This figure is all based on proper water chemistry and maintenance. For pool owners that want or need to remodel their plaster, there are new types of pool finishes that offer new looks and extended life.
Design Guide, Pool Finishes, Popular
Winterize Your Pool: Protect Your Pool and Spa from Freeze Damage
Your pool and spa are big investments, so it’s important to maintain them year-round. In this blog, we’ll go over the winterization basics for inground pools and above grou...
Above Ground Pools, Chemicals, How To, Inground Pools, Maintenance Guide, Pool Covers, Winter, Winterizing
Enjoy a Patriotic Family Staycation in Your Own Backyard!
When a patriotic holiday rolls around, families flock to the beach, lounging in the sun, playing games, cooking out and making memories with friends and family. But what if...
Decorations, Holiday, Lifestyle, Recipes, Staycation
Must Have Above Ground Pool Accessories
There’s nothing like taking a dip in your very own above ground swimming pool. But as any above ground swimming pool owner can tell you, there’s more to pool ownership than simply filling it with water and diving in.
Products
Best Ever: Halloween Pool Party
I was working in the lab, late one night, when my eyes beheld an eerie sight: a backyard not ready for the Halloween Pool Party!
Lifestyle
Best Poolside Summer Drink Recipes for Kids
Whether you’re planning a kids’ summer staycation, slumber party or play date, you’ll need the perfect drink to serve along with your snacks and meals. Having a bank of recipes you can pull from makes planning that much easier. Which is why SwimmingPool.com has created this page dedicated to the best poolside summer drink recipes for kids. Colorful, fruity and fun, you’ll be sure to find drink recipes here that you and your mini-guests will adore.
Why Should You Make Your Pool and Hot Tub Energy Efficient?
You want to help the environment, but you also want to save money. That’s why it’s important to make sure your pool and hot tub are energy efficient and eco-friendly.
Eco Friendly
Outdoor Dining Rooms, Fireplaces, and Retaining Walls: Top Outdoor Living Space Ideas
Craving some time outside? In a fast-paced, high-tech world, it’s only natural to want to reconnect with nature, family and friends. One of the best ways to bring the outdoors back into your life is to create a backyard living room.
Design Guide, Fire Pits, Fireplaces, Landscaping, Outdoor Decor, Outdoor Kitchen
Best Fruity Poolside Summer Drink Recipe
Imagine walking down the beach with a fresh fruit juice in hand. Sounds like heaven? Create a tropical vacation in your own backyard with these incredible fruity poolside summer drink recipes. From agua frescas to fruit smoothies, you’ll love these yummy and refreshing flavors below.
Lifestyle
The 4 Best Ways to Improve Your Pool’s Energy Efficiency
You know it’s important to cut down on energy waste, save water, and save money by Going Green, so here’s how to make your swimming pool energy-efficient!
Eco Friendly
Summer Drink Tips for By the Pool
What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than with a cold beverage in hand, enjoying your backyard pool? Before you jump in to outdoor fun, review these tips for enjoying summer drinks by the pool. These ideas will help you maximize safety and minimize work in your outdoor living space.
Swimsuits Throughout History: Swimwear for Women, Men & Competition
As warm summer months approach, men and women all over the world begin their annual hunt for the perfect swimsuit. While swimsuit fashions change from year to year, you may not realize just how long and interesting the history of swimsuits is.
Lifestyle, Swimsuits
9 Tips for the Perfect Fourth of July Pool Party
If you’re reading this, you’re probably ready to let loose and have some summer fun. What better way than to get a head-start on planning a Fourth of July pool party? Celebrate summer’s most patriotic holiday by throwing an outdoor event with friends and family!
Fourth Of July, Holiday, Lifestyle, Pool Party, Pool Party Drinks, Pool Party Food, Summer
Tips for Proper Pool Chemical Storage
Pool chemicals are the magic behind the pool operation. They keep your water sparkling and maintain a pleasant environment for swimmers. Did you know there are important guidelines for storing pool chemicals? Take steps now to educate yourself and create an environment that you and your family will enjoy for years.
Design, Maintenance
Summer Backyard Décor Ideas
As the joyful months of summer approach, more and more people opt to spend more time outdoors. Are you ready to get your backyard ready for the season? It’s time to get inspired and have fun finding summer backyard décor ideas for your backyard.
Design, Lifestyle
How Long Does It Take to Renovate a Pool?
If you have a backyard swimming pool, you might be looking to update your existing pool. There are many reasons why you may want to remodel your pool. Perhaps you need to resurface your pool finish and would like to modernize your pool with the latest innovations. Or maybe you purchased a home with an existing pool and you want to change up the look to fit your style.
Design, Timeline
10 Reasons Swimming During Pregnancy is Great for your Health
Pregnancy is a special time, and most women do all they can to ensure their health as well as the health of the baby. If you have a backyard swimming pool, you’re in luck because swimming during pregnancy will not only help keep you in shape but will also help relieve some of the symptoms you may be experiencing.
Underwater Running: 5 Reasons It’s Better Than Running on Land
Running is a great exercise that can improve your cardiovascular system and help build strong muscles. But it comes with its downsides, too: frequent injuries and wear-and-tear on your body. Some people are turning to aquatic running, also known as pool running, to get the same benefits without the intense stress on the body.
Cardio, Fitness
Variable Speed Pool Pump vs Single Speed: Worth it for Small Pools?
No matter what size pool you have, variable-speed pumps can help you save energy and save money over single-speed pumps. Even if you keep your single pump running for about 4 to 5 hours a day, then turn it off, the savings don’t compare.
Buying Guide, Eco Friendly, Products
Small Pools, Big Impact
"Spools" or small + pools are compact backyard swimming pools. You may have heard of them referred to as "plunge pools," "cocktail pools," or "swim spas," but we use "spool...
Resources, Small Space, Spools
The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Fire Pits
Looking for backyard fire pit and pool ideas? This article from Swimmingpool.com covers the different types of fire pits available such as propane fire pits, natural gas fi...
Design Guide, Fire Pits, Suggested
What Is Travertine?
Travertine is a form of limestone. It’s a popular building material because it is lightweight yet strong and relatively easy to work with. It also has good thermal and acou...
Remodel
Do I Need a Pool Opening or Closing Kit?
When it comes to opening or closing your pool, you may be wondering whether or not you can save time and money by purchasing a pool kit. These kits include a selection of “..
Products
10 Money Saving Tips for Pool Owners
Having a swimming pool is one of the most exciting things you can have at home. After all, what else could allow you to create a backyard oasis that you can share with frie...
Products
Water Color Moods
You know that your choice of pool finish impacts your water color and overall appearance of your backyard. Furthermore, the color you choose conveys a specific message, oft...
Npt, Pool Finishes, Water Color
Outdoor Yard Games: Fun for the Whole Family
Looking for outdoor yard games for your backyard pool area? You’ve come to the right place! Nothing makes a tailgate, barbecue or family reunion more fun than a little frie...
What Pool-Related Searches Were Most Popular in Your State?
2021 was a buzzworthy year for pools. From watching swim races at the Tokyo Olympics and learning more about Deep Dive Dubai to finding the best pool contractors and servic...
4 Ways to Conserve Pool Water and Save Money
As you stare into the crystal blue of your swimming pool, you probably only think about diving in and enjoying the cool water. But there's something else that should be on ...
Avoid These Vinyl Liner Mistakes: 6 Causes of Pool Liner Damage
Your swimming pool liner is one of the most important elements in your pool. Liners typically last many seasons - but they are not invulnerable. Improper treatment will dra...
Top 10 Pool Toys for Kids
When it comes to making pool time fun for kids, swimming pool toys are a must! Let their imaginations run wild with these cool and exciting pool toys for kids and toddlers.
Blog
Best Pool Toys for Dogs
Did you know there are amazing pool toys designed especially for your dog? Get your furry friend in the swimmin' and splashin' action with SwimmingPool.com's picks for the ...
Blog
Top 10 Adult Pool Toys
What is something every pool owner needs? Pool toys, of course! Making time for play is what keeps life interesting. Check out Swimmingpool.com's picks for the best pool to...
Blog
Top 9 Fall Backyard Decorating Ideas
The wind rustling through the fall leaves, the promise of a cold front on sun-drenched skin… that's right, autumn is on its way! You may be ready to cozy up in a blanket wi...
Lifestyle
Which Pool Shape Is Right for You?
Having a pool can make your home life that much more fun. Whether it be for hosting parties, unwinding with a relaxing staycation or even just to make your backyard look ni..
Design Guide, Inground Pool, Style
How Long After Shocking a Pool Can You Swim?
When you open your pool after winter, you will likely have to shock it before you swim in it. But it can be hard to resist diving right in after your pool has been closed d...
Maintenance, Resources
7 Awesome Fall Backyard Party Ideas
Looking for fun things to do outside in your backyard in fall? Host a backyard party! Below we’ve compiled a list of 7 amazing backyard fall party ideas and party planning ...
Poolside Reads: Titles to Help You Escape into Summer 2022
When you’re not cooling off in the cool, crystal water of your swimming pool, one of the greatest summertime joys is cozying up in your poolside lounge chair with a good book
Blog
5 Ways to Create Gathering Spots in and Around Your Pool
Swimming pools are ideal gathering places for friends and family. We have five ways to create ideal spaces in an around your pool for people to come together.
What is the Best Type of Above Ground Pool?
Having a pool can make your home life that much more fun. Whether it be for hosting parties, unwinding with a relaxing staycation or even just to make your backyard look ni...
Blog, Build APool
3 Reasons Why You May Want a Saltwater Pool
For decades, saltwater pools offered the world an alternative to traditional chlorine systems, but the technology took its time to gain traction and market share in the Uni...
Natural Stone
No matter whether you are creating a driveway, walkway, patio, or decking, natural stone flooring is a sure way to beautify the area. There are several varieties of natural..
What To Do When Your Pool Heater Stops Working
Your pool heater is a very important piece of your pool equipment. If it malfunctions, here are a few things to try before calling the professionals.
Hardscapes of Handcrafted Stone, Porcelain, and Concrete
When it comes to hardscaping your outdoor area, there’s nothing quite like a natural aesthetic. Handcrafted stone has emerged as afavored alternativeto natural stone–and fo...
