Swimming pools

Summertime always meant one thing for our family – time to pull out the swim suits and head to the pool. Whether swimming means heading out to your own backyard pool or to the local community pool, Outdoor Toys has a variety of tips, suggestions and ideas to maximize the fun and ensure your safety.

We offer tips on which pool might be a better investment for your family, how to care for your pool, pool safety and some of the hottest water toys on the market. Check back often as we will be continually adding more information about swimming pools and outdoor fun.

Go Fishing, In Your Swimming Pond!

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Fishing has always been a favorite summer pastime. Introducing the younger members of the family to fishing can be a frustrating experience. Too often families return home with nothing to show for their efforts as little ones often scare the fish away in their excitement. Toy fishing sets often involve stationary fish being ‘caught’ with a magnet or hook which are boring and often quickly cast aside.

One fishing toy, identified as one of the top pool toys for 2011, adds a realistic experience that young anglers are sure to love. And, based on some of the reviews we’ve seen, seasoned anglers have also found the toy somewhat irresistible.

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Keep your Swimming Pool water clean!

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Whether you live in a tropical climate and enjoy your pool year round, or if you regularly winterize your pool after enjoying it throughout the summer months, one thing is certain: pools must be kept clean.

It doesn’t take long for new pool owners to realize that their cool and refreshing oasis can instantly become a swamp that houses your sixth grader’s next science experiment if not properly maintained. Algae, bacteria, and an overgrowth of germs can make even the nicest pools a hotbed for sickness and disease. Knowing how to effectively clean pool water is key to enjoying your swimming pool.

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Comparison of Swimming Pools

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A swimming pool is one of those things that everyone likes during the hot summer months, because it can be very refreshing when the temperatures begin to rise. A swimming pool is also a very good way to exercise, because it is a full body workout with very little impact on the bones or joints.

However there are many factors that need to be considered before a swimming pool is built. There must be adequate space in the backyard, a good fence surrounding the area for the pool, and then a decision has to be made to have an above ground one put in, or have an under ground one built in. An above ground pool and an under ground pool both have their share of pros and cons, so they must be weighed appropriately in order to make a good decision. Continue reading →