Ridgewood Swim Club

Kokua Line: What to do when someone poops in your home swimming pool

Question: A friend with a pool invites us over quite a bit. … We appreciate the generosity. The thing is her youngest child sometimes has an accident in the pool (fecal matter). They remove it but don’t make everybody get out of the pool (my kids do so on their own). They say the chlorine takes care of it. Is this OK?

How much does a swimming pool really cost?

If you’re thinking about adding a swimming pool to your backyard, then chances are the cost of the project is a top concern.Asking a local pool

How much would a pool like this cost?

I like that there is an automatic cover over the pool. I am thinking of doing a narrow and long rectangular lap pool with a spa on one end and a beach entry on the other. I'd like an automatic retracting cover that can be walked on when closed.

Build Your Own Storage Shed!

Hello Instructables! This is my entry into the Shopbot Contest. This Instructable will show you the steps to building your own shed. We...

How Much Does it Cost to Install An Inground Pool?

SWIMMING POOL COST From Landscaping Network One often wonders when one has decided to install an inground swimming pool, "What will this cost, and wil...

10 Classic Swimming Pool Games

Remember how much fun you had as a kid swimming in the pool with your friends and playing Marco Polo or sharks and minnows? Do you remember the rules? What are some other classic pool games out there?

7 Ways to Design Around Your Above Ground Pool

What do you put around an above ground pool? We're here to help you pretty up your pool area with simple landscaping, lighting and other tips.

6 Swim-Safety Tips All Parents Should Know

Time to hit the pool! Make sure you keep your little ones safe -- memorize the following essential swim-smart tips from Safe Kids USA.

15 Ways Swimmers Do It Much Better

Here are 15 reminders why our sport kicks a metric ton of butt.

How to Enjoy Your Hot Tub on a Hot Summer Day

Spas are designed to use year-round. Here are a few tips to enjoy your hot tub on a hot summer day without rushing out for a cool shower.

Hot Tubs, Swimming Pools Not as Clean as You May Think

Hot tubs and swimming pools are not always as clean as you might think, even when disinfected. In a new study in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology, scientists have found that the more these facilities are used, the more potentially harmful compounds they contain.

How To Protect Yourself From Bacteria In Pools And Hot Tubs

The family of an Indianapolis woman who died after getting a flesh-eating bacteria believes she got it from a hot tub while at a hotel she was staying at in the Tampa Bay area.

Buddy System: How to Teach Your Dog to Swim

One of the best things about summer is cooling off in your local swimming hole, especially if you can have a swimming buddy! If you live near a dog friendly lake or beach, or you have a backyard pool, you should definitely encourage your dog to join your for a swim.

The Benefits and Importance of Learning to Swim

Risks that swim below the surface at country clubs

Water-borne illnesses like cryptosporidium are a major risk management concern for clubs. Here's how to manage it.

Good Health: Basic swimming skills you could be lacking

Dr. Frank McGeorge explains the swimming skills you need to know before heading to the pool this Memorial weekend.

The Easiest Way To Clean Your Hot Tub Ever

The water quality within your home spa plays a huge role in ensuring lasting and safe enjoyment for you and your family. At Beachcomber, we’ve taken big steps towards reducing the amount of chemicals required in order to keep your water clear and balanced.While weekly maintenance of your hot tub