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Pool Safety Solutions

Pool Safety Solutions Comparing Baby Barrier Pool Fences to Other Pool Safety Solutions When it comes to pool safety, the market is flooded with various options, each claiming to be the best. However, not all pool safety solutions are created equal. In this blog, we’ll explore the different pool safety options available and explain why…

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Pet Safety Around Pools

Pet Safety Around Pools Why a Baby Barrier Pool Fence is Essential for Your Furry Friends When we think of pool safety, our minds naturally focus on protecting children, but our pets face significant risks around water as well. According to research, hundreds of pets drown each year, often in backyard pools. This alarming statistic…

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The Top Pool Safety Fence in Texas

The Top Pool Safety Fence in Texas How can you find the top pool safety fence in Texas for your home? Swimming pools in Texas represent more than just a spot for relaxation and recreation; they are a joyful part of family life and summer fun. However, ensuring the safety of family, pets, and visitors…

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Liquid Pool Blankets – What Are They?

Liquid Pool Blankets – What Are They? Swimming pools are a source of joy and relaxation, but maintaining them can be challenging, especially when it comes to temperature regulation and chemical balance. Traditional pool covers can be cumbersome, but there’s an innovative solution: liquid pool blankets. This 1500-word article explores the benefits and workings of…

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Understanding Infant CPR: A Lifesaving Skill

Understanding Infant CPR: A Lifesaving Skill Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique crucial in emergencies such as a heart attack or near drowning, where someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. While the basics of CPR are the same, performing it on an infant requires special considerations due to their size and fragility. This article…

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Swimming Cramps

Unraveling the Mystery of Swimming Cramps

Unraveling the Mystery of Swimming Cramps Swimming is a comprehensive workout, known for its benefits to the body and mind. However, one common and often alarming occurrence that can interrupt this serene activity is the sudden onset of muscle cramps. These involuntary and forceful contractions can be both painful and debilitating. In this article, we…

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Pool Temperature – What’s Ideal?

Tips For Setting The Ideal Pool Temperature Whether you’re a competitive swimmer seeking peak performance or a homeowner aiming for the perfect backyard oasis, the temperature of your pool can make or break the experience. But with opinions varying widely, how do you strike the right balance? In this blog, we’ll dive into the factors…

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Diarrhea and Swimming

Diarrhea and Swimming Staying Safe

Diarrhea and Swimming Swimming is a popular and refreshing activity that people of all ages enjoy. However, when you’re dealing with diarrhea, the decision to take a dip becomes a critical one. Diarrhea and swimming may seem like unrelated topics, but they intersect in essential ways related to health, hygiene, and safety. In this comprehensive…

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Removable Pool Fences

8 Removable Pool Fences Benefits

8 Removable Pool Fences Benefits A backyard swimming pool is a source of endless enjoyment, relaxation, and recreation for many families. However, it can also pose serious safety risks, especially for young children and pets. In recent years, the popularity of removable pool fences has surged due to their ability to provide an effective and…

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Creating a Safe Pool for Elderly

Essential Safe Swimming Tips Creating a Safe Pool Environment for Elderly Individuals Swimming pools offer a refreshing escape for people of all ages, but for the elderly, they can present unique safety challenges. The combination of water’s allure and physical limitations can increase the risk of accidents, making pool safety a paramount concern. In this…

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Safe Swimming Tips

Essential Safe Swimming Tips

Essential Safe Swimming Tips Summertime means pool time and safe swimming tips! While you probably want to dive headfirst into the fun, we need to talk about pool safety. Pool safety is a very serious matter. Did you know that in 2022, more than 410 people died by pool drownings in Florida according to the…

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Store Pool Chemicals

9 Quick Ways to Safely Store Pool Chemicals

How to Safely Store Pool Chemicals Owning a pool comes with the responsibility of maintaining its cleanliness, ensuring the safety of everyone who uses it. This include how to safely store pool chemicals. Proper storage is an essential aspect of pool maintenance. Storing these chemicals safely not only protects you and your family but also…

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Pool Safety for Children

Pool Safety for Children

Pool Safety for Children Pool safety for children is so important when your kids desperately need to burn off some energy. If you’ve got a pool at your home, then this is a great way to let the family cool off and get some of that extra energy dealt with. While all of this fun…

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May is Pool Safety Month

May is Pool Safety Month

May is Pool Safety Month Among the many pool safety months, one of the most important ones is National Water Pool Safety Month (also called Pool Safety Month). During the month of May, pool safety should be at the forefront of most Floridian’s minds. This timing is perfect as we ramp up to the summer…

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Rain Affects Your Pool

4 Ways Florida Rain Affects Your Pool

How Florida Rain Affects Your Pool Rain affects your pool more than you might think. Welcome to Florida, where it’s always rainy, sunny, or both at the same time! All jokes aside, rain is a common part of life in Florida. It affects a lot of things in our daily activities, which even includes your…

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How to Manage Pool Salt Levels

3 Suggestions to Manage Pool Salt Levels

How To Clean Up Your Pool After a Hurricane Pool salt levels can be tricky. If you are one of the many Floridians who have recently chosen to go with a saltwater pool for your home, then there are probably some pool maintenance questions that you may find yourself asking. Keeping your pool salt levels…

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Extend Your Pool Season

7 Free Tips to Extend Your Pool Season

7 Tips to Extend Your Pool Season Who doesn’t want to extend your pool season? While pools are easy to love and enjoy in the warmer months, most people would love to be able to enjoy their pool for longer to really get their money’s worth. Sure, Florida stays relatively temperate throughout the year but…

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Swimming Pool Safety Hook

Swimming Pool Safety Hook Swimming Pool Safety Hook Out of the many life preservation tools you should have on hand at the pool, the safety hook is one of the most useful. It is a tool that doesn’t require any real training to use and is highly effective in a variety of situations. Who wouldn’t…

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8 Swimming Pool Safety Tips

8 Swimming Pool Safety Tips Swimming Pool Safety Tips Swimming pool safety tips should be on your list along with warm weather, sunshine, and time with family and friends. Summer is the perfect time for pools…heck, any season is pool season when you live in Florida, right? With the majority of the population splashing around…

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9 Ways Sahara Dust Affects Your Pool

9 Ways Sahara Dust Affects Your Pool How Sahara Dust Affects Your Pool Ah, yes…the annual red dusting. Each year in June and July, Sahara Dust floats across the ocean on the trade winds and affects all of us here on the other side. While this phenomenon does create some beautiful sunrises and sunsets (not…

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Pool Safety Break

Why a Pool Safety Break is Great

Why a Pool Safety Break is Great Do you remember a pool safety break? Being a kid at the public pool and having the lifeguard kick everyone out of the pool for 15 minutes periodically? It cut into your fun time, but it was a good time for snacks! It made no sense when you…

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First Time Pool Owners

6 Tips For First Time Pool Owners

6 Tips For First Time Pool Owners First Time Pool Owners Congratulations first time pool owners! You’ve taken the, pardon our pun, plunge and gotten your very first pool! While you are preparing yourself and your family for some splashing good fun, we want to help make sure that you are fully prepared for the…

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Pools Safe During Pregnancy

Are Pools Safe During Pregnancy?

Are Pools Safe During Pregnancy? Are Pools Safe During Pregnancy? When you are pregnant, chances are that you are looking at every single thing you used to do and wonder “Is this safe right now?” From your favorite foods to your favorite makeup to your favorite activities, you are looking at everything through a new…

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Pools Appear Shallow

Why Do Swimming Pools Appear Shallow?

Why Do Swimming Pools Appear Shallow? Have you ever looked into a swimming pool and thought the pool was shallow? Only to jump in and realize the water actually comes over your head? Well, if so, you’re not alone. The way light waves travel in swimming pools acts as an optical illusion, tricking us into…

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5 Reasons Why Swimming Is Good for Mental Health

5 Reasons Why Swimming Is Good for Mental Health We know that exercise, in general, can positively affect our mental health, but swimming has many additional benefits that other forms of exercise can’t offer including that swimming is good for mental health. Speedo surveyed almost 1,200 swimmers about how swimming affects their mental health. Researchers…

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Swimming Vs. Running – Which Burns More Fat?

Swimming Vs. Running – Which Burns More Fat? Which burns more fat, swimming or running? Both swimming and running are great exercises for anyone looking to stay active or get in shape. Swimming is a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that strengthens the entire body while running focuses on building your lower body strength. If you’re trying…

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Swimming Make You Taller

Does Swimming Make You Taller?

Does Swimming Make You Taller? Does swimming make you taller? Yes and no. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise and has many benefits for people of all activity levels. But if you’re only hopping in the pool to grow a few inches, you might not get the results you want. Why do some ask…

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Why Sunscreen For Kids Is Important

Why Sunscreen For Kids Is Important

Why Sunscreen For Kids Is Important So why is sunscreen for kids important? You work so hard to keep your kids safe around your pool, but one of the most dangerous aspects of having a pool, can’t be protected by a fence. We are talking about the sun. Here in Florida the sun is more…

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Are Pool Floats Dangerous?

Are Pool Floats Dangerous? Those of us that have pools at our homes know how relaxing it can be on a pool float on a hot summer afternoon doing nothing at all. Did you know these same pool floats and toys can also be dangerous around the pool? This is especially true for young unskilled…

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Florida Pool Fence Requirements

Florida Pool Fence Requirements Why is it important to talk about Florida Pool Fence Requirements? In a previous article we have discussed the unfortunate number one cause of death in children under five years old, accidental drowning. Let’s look a a few ways the laws are set up to help protect our families. Required Florida…

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Industry Best Self Closing Pool Gate

Industry Best Self Closing Pool Gate

Industry Best Self Closing Pool Gate In previous articles we talked about the importance of having the best fence possible installed to protect your family. One item that should not be overlooked is the self closing pool gate. In fact in Florida it is a requirement. What makes the gate such an important feature? When…

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Best Childproof Pool Fence

Childproof Pool Fence Having your own swimming pool at your house is a dream for many homeowners. Your first investment should be a childproof pool fence. While pools are perfect for entertaining and relaxing on hot Florida afternoons, they can be dangerous to your family. Don’t worry there is an easy way to protect your…

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6 Great Pool Fence Ideas to Elevate your Yard

6 Great Pool Fence Ideas to Elevate your Yard If you’re reading this article, then you’re probably considering pool fence ideas and purchasing a pool fence. We commend you, and realize its necessary. Pool fences are excellent for keeping out unwanted critters, as well as making sure pets and young children aren’t exposed to unnecessary…

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Is it Better to Cover or Fence a Pool?

Is it Better to Cover or Fence a Pool? We are asked often if they should fence a pool. Well let’s look at some factors when making that decision. Pools are excellent sources of fun during hot summer months, but during the recent coronavirus spike, we’re seeing most of them shut down for the foreseeable…

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What you Should Know About A Saltwater Pool

What you Should Know About A Saltwater Pool Maybe you’ve heard about saltwater pools, but don’t really know much about them. You might wonder if it will be the same as swimming in the ocean. If you’re confused about how saltwater pools work, what makes them different, and what the benefits are, you’re not alone.…

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I Have a Snake in My Pool

I Have a Snake in My Pool There’s a snake in my pool! It’s not something you hear of everyday but occasionally a Florida homeowner will step outside to find a snake in their pool. Now, unless you are an aspiring Steve Irwin, you would have no idea what to do in this situation. You…

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Why You Need a Mesh Safety Fence

Why You Need a Mesh Safety Fence

Why You Need a Mesh Safety Fence Many homeowners love having a pool in their yard. However, those with children or expecting parents may begin thinking about how to keep this feature safe. Accidental drownings are an unfortunate risk for anyone who owns a pool. There are a lot of ways to keep your pool…

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Temporary Pool Fence

Temporary Pool Fence – 6 Real Benefits

Benefits of a Temporary Pool Fence When it comes to pool safety nothing beats a temporary pool fence. However, there are people who don’t want or need a permanent fence around their pool. This can create a problem for grandparents or others who only need the extra protection of a fence when friends or family…

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5 Pool Safety Fence Benefits

5 Pool Safety Fence Benefits

5 Pool Safety Fence Benefits Here are 5 pool safety fence benefits to help you have the ultimate summer fun for your family. Backyard pools mean that fun for our children and their friends is just an outfit change away. However, safety is always a key component to being a responsible parent and pool owner.…

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Add a Pool Safety Alarm

Add a Pool Safety Alarm

Add a Pool Safety Alarm If you add a pool safety alarm, you can have extra peace of mind this summer. The ultimate symbol of summer fun is the family pool. Days filled with the happy screams of children, relaxing in the sun, and enjoying this precious time with your family. But before you start…

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Child Pool Safety Fence

Child Pool Safety Fence

Child Pool Safety Fence As we start gearing up for summer it’s time to get our pools ready for use again. Your plans this year might include a child pool safety fence. This time of year, brings about fantasies of summer parties, laughing, and lazy days spent by the pool. To turn this into a…

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Swim after Eating

Swim after Eating:  Myth or Fact?

Waiting to Swim after Eating:  Myth or Fact? All of us have heard as a child that we needed to wait at least 30 minutes to swim after eating. This was frustrating when all you wanted to do was re-join your friends and didn’t understand why you had to wait. Now as adults we might…

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Electrocution and Pool Safety

Electrocution and Keeping Kids Safe

Electrocution and Pool Safety As we’re sure you’re well aware safety around pools is something that we all need to consider. However, one area that often is overlooks is pool electrocutions. We don’t hear about these happening too often but anywhere that there’s a combination of water and electricity poses a significant threat if something…

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Essential Pool Safety Tips

Essential Pool Safety Tips Pool safety tips are always important to review each season. Pools are a great way to keep us entertained all year round, however safety is an important factor to consider. Tragically, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional deaths for children between the ages of 1 and 4 and the…

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Child Drownings How to Stop Them

Child Drownings How to Prevent Them Child drownings is something we really don’t want to hear about at all. We all know how crazy children’s birthday parties can get. Pools are of the most fun features of any amazing party. The kids love it, the parents love it because the kids are tired, and it…

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Should you Cover or Fence your pool?

Should you Cover or Fence your pool? Limiting access to your pool is important for everyone, as accidents can happen at any time. Those with children in the home need to be especially vigilant in limiting access when children are unsupervised. There are two main options for limiting access; cover or fence your pool.  …

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Swimming Pool Safety

Swimming Pool Safety Swimming pool safety is important to review often. Our pools are a great way to keep your family entertained year-round, but with it comes the responsibility of making sure it is safe. Pool safety measures are important for everyone, not only those with children in the household. Accidents can happen in minutes…

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Baby Gates and Fences What You Need Now

Baby Gates and Fences You didn’t know you Needed Preparing for when your baby starts to move around takes a lot of work. They are curious, clumsy, and will get into just about anything. So, finding the right safety equipment, like baby gates for your home, is essential to keep your baby safe during these…

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What’s in your Swimming Pool?

What’s in your Swimming Pool? Many children fear sharks in the swimming pool. Although this is unlikely to ever be a real problem, here in Florida there is a real threat of what could be lurking in your swimming pool. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to go outside to take a dip in their pool…

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Why you need a Solar Pool Cover

Why you need a Solar Pool Cover Getting a solar pool cover for your pool can seem unnecessary; especially in a climate such as Florida. But, these covers help a lot with both the maintenance and efficiency of your pool. The Florida sun will evaporate a large amount of water from your pool every day.…

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How to Choose the Right Pool Heater

How to Choose the Right Pool Heater Making the decision to add a heater to your pool can greatly extend the amount of time each year you are able to enjoy using  it. Although here in Florida the temperature doesn’t drop as drastically as other areas of the country, a heater can help maintain a…

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COVID-19 in My Swimming Pool

Stop COVID-19 in My Swimming Pool

COVID-19 and My Swimming Pool If My Pool Save from COVID-19? “Can there be COVID-19 in my swimming pool?”, who would have thought before 2020 that you’d as the question. Yes its a year that we will remember for a long time. Many of us have enjoyed projects around the home, cooking meals and cooling…

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Rental Property Pool Fence

Rental Property Pool Fence Add Value With A Rental Property Pool Fence A rental property pool fence may be the reason you choose one short term rental over another. We love vacation. A chance to get away from the routines of life and enjoy some rest and relaxation. A popular vacation includes the rental of…

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The Original and Most Trusted Pool Fence

The Original and Most Trusted Pool Fence since 1963! “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” Since we designed and installed the first pool fence in 1963 many companies have tried to copy our design and fencing. We have all the patents and as a company we are constantly testing, and making our trusted pool…

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Pool Safety Fence Made In USA

Pool Safety Fence Made In USA

Baby Pool Safety Fence Here is why you should purchase pool safety fence made in USA. We know there are many choices out there to keep your kids safe around pools. Even searching on amazon you can find some fencing that may work. Would you trust the lives of your family to something that “might”…

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