When making a major purchasing decision you shop around, ask friends, and family for referrals, and weigh your options. When it comes to investing in your home by building and maintaining a pool or spa, choose a company committed to superior quality, innovation, and customer service. Of all the home improvements you can make, the […]
Reading contracts is an important part of building a pool. Be sure you understand what you are paying for and what you will get. So you are getting ready to build your backyard oasis and you couldn’t be more excited. What exactly does that all look like anyway? First, make sure you carefully review your […]
The following is from the Florida Swims Foundation’s Blog: By Mike Madry, FSPA/The Florida Swims Foundation Staff. Dr. John Doherty knows first-hand how dangerous the water can be if you can’t swim. At age 11 he witnessed it firsthand, rescuing a young boy from a crowded and lively community pool during the middle […]
The Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) is gearing up for one of the most exciting and fulfilling events the association supports. On September 27-28, FSPA will hold one of the largest swim meet of its kind in the Southeastern US, as anywhere from 1,000-1,500 athletes will compete in 42nd annual FSPA High School Swimming and […]
For many pool owners, weekly service visits from a trusted, licensed pool service company are a commonplace occurrence. But besides the noticeable result of the pool being cleaner, what else is happening when your service technician comes by? And what does a day in the life of a “pool guy” look like? We caught up […]
There’s no such thing as dry drowning, doctors say: ‘This whole thing has totally been over-hyped’ Kate Thayer Contact Reporter Chicago Tribune June 11, 2018, 11:40 a.m. As kids cannonball into summer pools and swim in Lake Michigan, parents keep a watchful eye to make sure they’re safe. But physicians and water safety […]
Swimming pool repair and construction in Florida requires a license through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). A “CPO” is not a license. See what a license looks like versus a business license / tax ID (not the same thing!) in the image above. To check a license, visit www.MyFloridaLicense.com Don’t forget to […]
Pool Safely is a national public education campaign that works with partners around the country to reduce child drownings and entrapments in swimming pools and spas. Find great resources for kids and adults at www.PoolSafely.gov, and of course, take the pledge! You can also find a wealth of information on our site under the Safety […]
John Ellsworth Splash Pools In September, the Florida Swimming Pool Association hosted the 40th annual Industry High School Invitational Swim Meet. Our industry built the pools where thousands of high school swimmers learned to swim. When they decided to swim competitively, they practiced and competed in swimming pools that were built and maintained by members […]
Whether you’re celebrating Halloween this weekend, on Tuesday, or next weekend, transform your pool into a haunted spot. Here are some fun ideas for a Halloween pool party: There are tons of ideas on how to use pool noodles for decoration. For instance, you can make a giant spider that greet your guests or trick-or-treaters. […]
When making a major purchasing decision you shop around, ask friends, and family for referrals, and weigh your options. When it comes to investing in your home by building and maintaining a pool or spa, choose a company committed to superior quality, innovation, and customer service. Of all the home improvements you can make, the […]
Reading contracts is an important part of building a pool. Be sure you understand what you are paying for and what you will get. So you are getting ready to build your backyard oasis and you couldn’t be more excited. What exactly does that all look like anyway? First, make sure you carefully review your […]
The following is from the Florida Swims Foundation’s Blog: By Mike Madry, FSPA/The Florida Swims Foundation Staff. Dr. John Doherty knows first-hand how dangerous the water can be if you can’t swim. At age 11 he witnessed it firsthand, rescuing a young boy from a crowded and lively community pool during the middle […]
