Pool Deal Pooldeal.com. Everything you need to know about building, maintaining and enjoying your swimming pool getaway. Pool Deal en bruce@workscorp.com <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.6</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.pooldeal.com/index.shtml <font color="#FFFFFF">Copyright &copy; 2006, A <a href="http://www.marketingcounts.com">MarketingCounts.com</a> website. All rights reserved. </font> Thu, 11 Jan 2006 22:07:00 GMT Save money with a Solar Pool Heater & Cover <div style="text-align:left">Heat your pool with a Solar Pool Heater and save the heat with a Solar Pool Cover. Solar pool heating systems are very simple in terms of engineering and application. The basic principle being: run enough water through enough black stuff on the roof and the pool gets warm.</div> Thu, 11 Jan 2006 22:07:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/save-money-with-a-solar-p.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/save-money-with-a-solar-p.shtml How To Landscape Your Pool Give your pool some character through landscaping and decor this season. There are innumerable ways to update your pool and create that backyard oasis you've always dreamed of. Even the simple task of adding pool lights can give your backyard a facelift. Fri, 05 Jan 2006 21:11:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/how-to-landscape-your-poo.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/how-to-landscape-your-poo.shtml Top Pool Heater Maintenance Tips There is nothing like a round of swimming in a warm-water pool in chilly winters. A warm water swim/ bath is a perfect exercise for your whole body and mind. In fact it is extensively used for therapeutic purposes all round the world. So installing a pool heater is a must for you if you are living in an extremely cold place. And a warm water bath in the pool would also give you an exotic spa effect in your swimming pool. Fri, 05 Jan 2006 18:06:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/top-pool-heater-maintenan.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/top-pool-heater-maintenan.shtml Top 10 Questions to Ask a Builder before Buying a Swimming Pool Pool companies that have been around a long time usually have a good reputation. Usually, but there are exceptions. Always ask for references. And if they have any pools under construction in the area, ask if you can visit the site and talk to the homeowner about their experience so far. Also make sure they are not involved with any pending legal disputes. Fri, 05 Jan 2006 18:05:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/top-10-questions-to-ask-a.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/top-10-questions-to-ask-a.shtml The Swimming Pool: A Gift for Summer In tropical and warm areas of the world, there is a surplus of places to swim in, including a plethora of beautiful beaches, surrounded as the islands are with the waters of the oceans and seas. Places in the California, Bahamas, Hawaii, and South East Asia, provide the best locations for leisure. Under swinging trees, one could enjoy the great expanse of fresh blue water. But one must wonder: there are resorts and club-houses visited by armies of vacationers for their sprawling array of inground swimming pools. Quite rarely, a swimming pool zone could be found lying in wait at the local home-owner’s back yard, and one, who just as rarely, ever leaves his home for the beach. Fri, 05 Jan 2006 18:03:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/the-swimming-pool-a-gift-.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/the-swimming-pool-a-gift-.shtml Shopping for a swimming pool When the summer rolls around and the air heats up, we all dream of having pools in our own backyard. However, before shopping for pools, it is important to be aware of safety issues. Make sure you are willing to take on the responsibility before you buy. <br /><br />Do you have a lot of kids in your neighborhood? Pools are magnets for children! Be aware that if the pool is on your property, you may be liable for any accident that may occur. For safety reasons, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend installing pools until your children are at least 5 years old. While they are certainly a lot of fun, pools can also be hazardous if the owners don't take proper precautions. Fri, 05 Jan 2006 18:11:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/swimmingpool.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/swimmingpool.shtml Swimming Pool D.I.Y. in 10 Easy Stages Installing your own swimming pool can be very rewarding and certainly save you a packet. Follow these 10 easy stages and you won’t go far wrong. Fri, 05 Jan 2006 18:09:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/10tips.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/10tips.shtml 4 Basic Principles for Pool and Water Safety Never leave a young child unattended for even a second. Toddlers are naturally curious explorers and a second is all it takes for them to find trouble that may end in tragedy. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 75% of submersion victims were between 1 and 3 years old. Never assume another adult is watching your children, you must take full responsibility of their safety, particularly around water. When your child goes missing, always check the water first. At social activities, designate an adult as the ‘official water watcher’ to help keep all the children in attendance safe from harm. Fri, 05 Jan 2006 18:13:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/basicprinciples.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/basicprinciples.shtml Above the Ground Pool - the Right Choice <div style="text-align:left">With summer fast approaching, many families will be making the decision to finally get the pool they have been dreaming about for so many years. While you have the choice of getting an above the ground pool or an in-ground pool many families choose the above ground pool.</div> Fri, 05 Jan 2006 18:14:00 GMT http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/poolchoices.shtml http://www.pooldeal.com/moxie/articles/poolchoices.shtml