When summer heats up a lot families spend more free time outside by the pool. But what about Fido? Should you bring him along for the poolside fun? Most experts say an occasional dip in the family pool is fine, but there are some things you should do keep your dog safe. Pool Safety: Tips…
With summer just around the corner, pool parties are on the horizon. There’s nothing like kicking back with friends and family around the pool making memories. While swimming and enjoying time with friends can be fun, it’s important to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of your family and guests. Safety Tips Keeping Your…
Soaking in a hot tub can be an excellent way to relax, decompress and melt away your cares. Hot tub safety might not be something you think about often, but it’s important to know the do’s and dont’s in order to safely get the most out of your hot tub experience. We’ve compiled a short…
If you’ve ever been in a hot tub, you know just how good it can make you feel. But did you know that there are potential health benefits of hot tub use too? We’ve compiled a brief list of beneficial reasons why you should incorporate hot tub dips into your lifestyle (in case you need an…
Having your own swimming pool is not only convenient, it can provide overall health benefits as well. Warmer weather is just around the corner bringing with it the opportunity to get outside and enjoy fun in the sun! Swimming is a summertime favorite and owning a pool can provide a host of benefits including a place…
Avoid Damage During Winter Storage Winterizing and protecting your pool are the best ways to keep it safe during the winter and avoid damage to the cover, liner, and parts. If you live in a climate where temperatures (and snowflakes) fall, consider the following tips to keep your pool as safe as possible from the…
The History of the Hot Tub – Part 3 Early Modernity This post concludes our look into the history of the hot tub and it begins with technology – specifically indoor plumbing. Whether someone could have indoor plumbing was largely a question of their income, but nevertheless this advancement marked key shift in spa use,…
The History of the Hot Tub – Part 2 Medieval Europe In our last post, we discussed the connection between ancient and contemporary times in relation to bathing and healing customs. Just like us, people of ancient cultures used spas as centers of relaxation, healing and socialization. They implemented technological methods for running high capacity…
History of the Hot Tub – Part I Ancient Hot Tubs and Spas It’s difficult for many of us to imagine living in a time-period other than our own, but believe it or not, while some cultural changes have been fast and drastic, other more lifestyle based practices remain. Just like us, people of the…