2023 Pool Construction Starts Now!

2023 Pool Construction Starts Now!

There’s a proverb that sounds something like… the best time to start something new is now. In other words, if you want a swimming pool in your own backyard next summer — 2023 — the best time to start planning for that project is today. It may...
Delicious Halloween Party Foods

Delicious Halloween Party Foods

Parties and food and drink just go together. There is nothing better than when you can combine food, drink and Halloween fun and we have ideas on treats that fit the spoooooky bill while being tasty crowdpleasers. This might be the one night of the year when you tell...
Swim Safely In Solitude

Swim Safely In Solitude

Let’s say up front we NEVER advocate swimming alone in the pool. That being said, if you want to be alone in the pool make sure there is someone in the house or in the yard or within shouting distance. We get it, there are times when you simply want to swim...
Get The Backyard Autumn-Ready

Get The Backyard Autumn-Ready

Is it really almost Labor Day? Where did summer go? Whew! Time seemed to speed by but that doesn’t mean there still aren’t many days or even weeks left to enjoy swimming. Even if you’re one of those families who close the pool right after Labor Day...
Strengthening Your Core Through Swimming

Strengthening Your Core Through Swimming

There is no secret that swimming is a great way to work out and get in shape in a space that won’t cause you to work up a sweat and won’t put any stress on your bones and joints. Swimming is ideal for cardio and even better — everything you do in the...
BBQ Ribs Remain A Backyard Favorite

BBQ Ribs Remain A Backyard Favorite

If someone invites you to a backyard BBQ, chances are you are hoping they will be serving up BBQ ribs because this picnic staple remains a favorite and with good reason. Grilled ribs lend themselves to sauce, spicy rubs or a plain dry rub. No matter what your favorite...
5 Swimming Pool Safety Tips And Devices

5 Swimming Pool Safety Tips And Devices

A swimming pool is exciting, fun and a way to get a healthy lifestyle but without safety measures and devices in place, it could become a dangerous spot for children, pets and even adults. We have put together 5 swimming pool safety tips and devices to consider using...
Let’s Have A Picnic

Let’s Have A Picnic

Is there anything better than a picnic? We can’t think of any and we can’t think of any better way to celebrate July — and the rest of the summer months — than by celebrating National Picnic Month. Summer by the pool is one of the best ways to...