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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Everybody loves the health benefits of a pool. Although we typically think of pool enjoyment as kicking back in an inflatable tube with martini in hand, it’s time to think about it differently. Pools are a great way to shed off a few extra pounds, and whip ourselves into shape by swimming laps. For those
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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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What’s the newest gimmick in hot tubs these days? How would you like to take a bath in a tub of coffee? No? Maybe tea? Sake? Wine? How about a bowl of soup? As bizarre as it may sound, you can do all these things in one of Japan’s famous onsen (spas). So are there
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Bathing doesn’t always have to be done in water. Bathing in hot mud is almost as old a tradition as bathing in hot water. In fact mud baths have existed for thousands of years and can now be found in many high end spas worldwide. There are plenty of benefits of mud, one of the
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OK. So it’s emergency time. You’ve been without water in your house for several hours already. Can you use the water in your hot tub? Emergency Preparedness Canada recommends: “Aim to have an emergency survival kit that will keep you and your family self-sufficient in your home for at least three days.” The US Federal
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