Cool pools Up high! High above the ocean You certainly wouldn't want to dive into the wrong body of water! Don't look down! This infinity pool atop the Marina Bay Sands Hotel Towers in Singapore is on the 55th storey. It stretches 150m – the size of three Olympic-sized pools. The pool is made from [...]
As the topic of sustainability influences everything from long haul travel to building design, so too is the pool industry developing a new slew of products and services geared around maximising efficiency. In fact, Swimart has an entire section dedicated to sustainable pool products called EnviroPro!
Swimart is doing some research on swimming pool ownership.
When a long-standing Swimart customer noticed a 'business for sale' sign on the counter, he had a 'Gillette moment' – and some months later he and his wife ended up buying the business. It's a decision they don't regret.
Pool safety is obviously a vital part of owning and using a pool, and when drownings occur it's a sad but compelling reminder about the need to thoroughly and regularly check your pool perimeter – gates, fences and access. Various governments have brought in or are bringing in laws on compulsory inspection – but it should also be something that pool owners do on a regular basis.
Planning a pool party can be just as enjoyable as going to one, especially when you're equipped with a few tricks up your sleeve. Your summer soiree can be as fancy or carefree as you like, but a little bit of planning will go a long way whatever your desired outcome.
From the Egyptian pharaohs who bathed in aromatic oils, to the famous communal baths built for ancient Rome's loyal citizens, the use of water as a therapeutic agent has a long and popular history. The Greeks called their spas 'asclepias', from Aesculepius, the god of medicine, and one of their more famous physicians, Hippocrates, who is now regarded as the 'father of medicine', wrote extensively on utilising water to help restore balance in the body.
Owning a swimming pool is one of life's greatest luxuries – and one of the biggest investments you're likely to make. Knowing how to properly maintain it will extend its lifespan and ensure it's a safer place for you, your family and your friends.
Great garden design should look as good after dark as it does in the clear light of day. However, without proper illumination, outdoor spaces can easily be overlooked at night.
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