Safety
Diving Board and Slide Safety Basics
What actually matters for diving board and slide safety: water depth, clearance, installation checks, and a simple inspection routine for existing equipment.
A Child Safety Checklist for Pool Owners
A practical, use-it-more-than-once checklist for keeping kids safe around a home pool, organized by season, by area of the yard, and by moment, from everyday swim time to a backyard party.
Safe Storage for Pool Chemicals: What Not to Mix
Most pool chemical incidents trace back to a handful of preventable storage mistakes, not bad luck. Here's how to separate, ventilate, and organize your chemicals so that stays true.
Pool Fencing Requirements: What to Know Before You Assume Yours Is Compliant
Pool fencing rules vary widely by city and state, and a fence that looks fine can still fail an inspection. Here's what most codes actually check for, and how to verify yours.
Pool Alarm Types Explained: Gate, Surface, and Sub-Surface
A plain-language breakdown of how gate, surface wave, and sub-surface pressure pool alarms actually detect an entry, so you can figure out which combination makes sense for your pool.
Drowning Prevention Basics Every Pool Owner Should Know
A calm, practical rundown of layered pool safety: how barriers, supervision, alarms, and swim lessons work together, and where each one falls short on its own.
Pool Electrical Safety: GFCI, Bonding, and What to Have Inspected
A plain-language guide to the electrical safety basics around a home pool: what GFCI protection and bonding actually do, and when to call a licensed electrician instead of guessing.
Keeping Pets Safe Around Your Pool
A calm, practical guide to pool safety for dogs and cats: why exit ramps matter more than chemistry, what water balance means for pets, and how to supervise without stressing about it.