Education and knowledge is the key for everything and definitely something we should focus on in 2021. According to the CDC, an average of 10 fatal drowning incidents happen in the USA every day and is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children 1-4 years, the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths
A lot of precise calibration goes into keeping pool water safe and swimmable There’s a lot more to running a swimming pool than simply digging a hole in the ground and filling it with water. Because of the risk of waterborne illnesses, swimming pools must be carefully controlled and maintained so as not to make
It still sends chills down my spine when I think of Brad Giesinger’s Facebook post. Not that it was scary, but it was just that feeling of being very, very cold. Brrrrrr. Giesinger, 39, a former Memphian now living in Phoenix, Arizona, where he’s in the luxury real estate business, takes a plunge in his
What’s new with the COVID-19 pandemic and how can you keep swimming safely in the time of coronavirus? It’s been a year since the coronavirus appeared in the U.S. and nearly a year since the petite particle began upending our lives and uprooting our swimming routines. Although there’s some hope that the end of this
(Alexandria, Va.) - GENESIS®, a company of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), has announced its lineup of virtual course offerings through May 2021. These courses lay the foundation for successful and inspirational pool design and construction and help pool designers and builders elevate their craft to the next level. GENESIS® and PHTA are
Alongside the surge in demand for new pools this year has been an even larger movement to maximize the utility of existing pools. Most Americans are still mainly at home, often in quarters that seem much smaller than they used to, and the backyard pool has found a new and essential role in the lives
If you have a pool, you know those pumps can be an expensive repair when things go wrong. Here are some prevention tips ahead of the the winter blast. Originally posted by Yahoo News.
Since the pandemic began, homeowners have been pouring out cash to make their backyards an exciting place to be. With COVID restrictions, that space became more crucial and valuable than ever. But no matter how robust the renovation or dire the need for refuge, cold temperatures close that outdoor living space just like COVID closes
(Alexandria, Va.) - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is proud to host the GENESIS® Symposium, a new virtual conference for pool builders. The GENESIS® Symposium runs from March 16–18 and will include a combination of pre-recorded and live sessions. This three-day immersive event is bringing together the best of GENESIS® faculty to present
As winter storms wreak havoc across the states with power outages, freezing rain and potential flooding, we want you to have one less thing to worry about: your pool. Winter weather can be unpredictable. Here’s a few recommendations from Meyco that can help your pool cover perform at peak efficiency when winter weather hits. Before
