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From Great Baths to Great Backyards: The Story of the Swimming Pool

Posted by Linda Trzyna on Jun 11th 2026

If you’re a swimmer, propelling yourself across the water may seem second nature. However, unlike most mammals, swimming does not come naturally to humans. In fact, our body structure is more suited to drowning than swimming!Remember, someone had to teach you how to swim and it took a lot of practice to learn to swim well.When Did People First Learn to Swim?Anthropologists believe th … read more

From Great Baths to Great Backyards: The Story of the Swimming Pool

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7 Unforgettable Pool Party Themes to Make This Summer the Best Yet

Jun 8th 2026

With summer getting into full swing, now’s the time to gather pool party ideas to host some amazing summertime entertainment!A little extra planning can turn ordinary pool days into extraordinary events. Start with a pool party theme that sets the tone for games, decorations, drinks and munchies.Christmas Central offers seven imaginative pool party themes to add a fun spin to your su … read more

7 Unforgettable Pool Party Themes to Make This Summer the Best Yet

Save Your Summer Fun: How to Quickly Fix a Leaky Pool Float

May 18th 2026

Few things can deflate a perfect day in the pool faster than a leaky pool float. But you can save the day – and the pool floaty! – with a quick repair. Follow these four steps to patch punctured pool floats:1. Find the LeakYou may be able to find the leak while you’re still in the pool. If the pool toy is still partially inflated, place it under water one section at a time. Squeeze l … read more

Save Your Summer Fun: How to Quickly Fix a Leaky Pool Float

Savor Summer More Completely with These 11 Simple Suggestions

Posted by Linda Trzyna on May 13th 2026

Why is the thought of summer so alluring? Is it the endless sunshine, the warm, lazy days, the long evenings that slowly dissolve into dusk? Maybe it’s that we’ve been conditioned from childhood to think of the season as a release from the drudgery of routine for the freedom to do, be, explore.If you live in an area with strong seasonal divides, summer can be fleeting. There are only … read more

Savor Summer More Completely with These 11 Simple Suggestions

Maintenance, Safety and More: 5 Essential Tips Every First Time Pool Owner Should Know

Apr 28th 2026

Owning a swimming pool is a lot of fun, but it comes with a few responsibilities that might seem intimidating at first. If you’re a new pool owner, getting familiar with a handful of basics early on can make a big difference in your ownership experience.With a simple routine and a little know-how, pool care quickly becomes manageable and less time-consuming than you might expect.Here … read more

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