Whether you have a pool or hot tub, you need to be aware of proper safety around water to prevent accidents. In order to make your water time an enjoyable experience, keep these safety tips in mind: Never leave children alone near the pool or hot tub This may seem obvious, but sometimes turning your
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The 2013 pool season is around the corner. You’re preparing by planning the opening of your pool, buying new pool accessories, and planning this year’s pool parties. But what about pool toys? Recently, a list of 2012’s most popular pool toys was released by ToySplash.com . Check out the list to get some summer 2013
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On February 1, 2013, it was announced in America that most public swimming pools, wading pools, and spas must be handicap accessible. The announcement came as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and failing to comply with the new rules could result in a hefty $55 000 fine. The new rules would apply
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Investing in a pool is a big decision for any family, but it is no surprise that creating and maintaining an outdoor family pool requires some financial commitment. For families that are hesitant to invest in an in-ground or above-ground pool, the attractive prices of an inflatable pool can be a tempting option offered by
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2010 marked the worst day in Mr. Audette’s life. His two year old boy was being watched at an unregistered daycare, when he drowned in a small pool. A recent inquest recommends banning pools from daycares across Canada, and Audette thinks it’s a good idea. He credits a lack of supervision for his son’s horrific
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Apparently the state of New Jersey doesn’t like the idea of kids in hot tubs. The state’s Senate Health Committee passed a bill on October 2nd that makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 17 to use a hot tub in a commercial space. That’s right, I said 17! Now I’ll admit that
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How many people can claim that their hot tub saved their lives? You wouldn’t think very many but one man has declared exactly that. You might wonder how. Did his hot tub give him CPR? Perform the Heimlich maneuver? Cure him from some wasting disease? None of the above. It did however give him a
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According to statistics, around 62% of North Americans have a pet, and the chances of a pet owner also being a hot tub owner are high. For you cat lovers, you probably don’t have to worry about the relationship between your pet and your hot tub as it’s fairly obvious to any cat owner how
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After finding this funny picture online, it got us thinking; what is the perfect amount of time to soak in the hot tub? It can be tempting to socialize in your tub and unwind after a long day of work, but at what point is it time to get out? We are all familiar with
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It seems that nowadays almost everyone has some kind of story where they got burned buying cheaply made goods from China. My friend just told me a story yesterday of how he bought an iPhone when in China on a business trip, and when he got to his hotel room he found it had come
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