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Spring Break Pool Safety Tips for Hotels
In warm and sunny destinations like Phoenix, March and April are particularly busy months for hotels, resorts, and rental properties due to an influx of spring break vacationers. As guests flock to enjoy the beautiful weather and refreshing pools, property owners and managers have a critical responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their…
Read MoreHoliday Pool Safety Tips
With the holiday season now upon us, many Arizonans are gearing up for festive gatherings with family and friends. In a state known for its sunny weather and mild winters, a dip in the pool or a backyard barbeque are popular ways to celebrate year-round. However, ensuring pool safety during holiday parties is paramount, especially…
Read MoreWinter Pool Care in Arizona
Given Arizona’s relatively mild winters, it can be easy to neglect your swimming pool during the cooler months. However, whether or not you use your pool over the winter, taking steps to keep it in prime condition will ensure that it will be ready when spring comes—and more importantly, safeguarding your family with proper pool…
Read MoreHow Hotels Can Improve Pool Safety
Pools are a popular amenity for hotels and resorts, and many throughout Arizona rely on pools and water features to entice visitors looking to relax or beat the heat. However, poolside accidents are common occurrences, and many hoteliers may find that pools can sometimes become a liability. Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional…
Read MoreWhat Arizona Landlords and Property Managers Need to Know about Community Pool Fencing
For landlords or property managers who oversee apartment complexes, HOA communities, and rental properties in Arizona, community pools can be a key amenity for attracting residents and guests. However, while pools can increase property value, they may also serve as a liability if not properly cared for and secured. Pool fencing and gates are among…
Read MoreWhy Wrought Iron is a Better Material for Pool Fencing than Aluminum
Pool fencing is an essential investment for homeowners and commercial property owners looking to make their pool areas safer and more secure. When considering the different materials available for pool fencing, two of the most common are wrought iron and aluminum. While aluminum may carry a lower upfront cost, wrought iron offers several compelling advantages…
Read MorePool Season is Here—Remember the ABCDs of Drowning Prevention
Spending time by the pool can be a great way to beat the heat, but care should be taken to prevent poolside accidents. Children and pets in particular are susceptible to drowning and other preventable pool mishaps, making protecting your loved ones around water paramount. The ABCDs of drowning prevention are a set of guidelines…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask When Hiring a Pool Fencing Contractor
For residential and commercial property owners alike, pool fencing is an essential measure to improve pool safety. However, as with any other home improvement, it’s important to do your due diligence and ensure that the contractor you hire to install your fencing is adequately qualified. With countless pool fencing companies in the Phoenix area, it…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Type of Pool Fencing for Commercial Properties?
In the Phoenix area, it’s common for apartment complexes, hotels, and other commercial properties to have swimming pools in order to provide their residents and guests with a relaxing place to cool down during the many months of warm weather. However, it’s particularly important for commercial properties to take steps to ensure pool safety—with a…
Read More4 Pool Area Design Ideas to Transform Your Backyard
A backyard swimming pool offers a great way to cool down on a hot day, get some exercise, and relax with friends and family. But while you may consider your pool to be the highlight of your backyard, the space around it is just as important—if not more. From the fencing that surrounds your pool…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Effective Types of Pool Barriers?
For both residential and commercial properties, the fences and gates surrounding the pool area serve a variety of key functions: they complement the style of the surrounding property, ensure compliance with state law, and most importantly, they enhance safety by preventing children from entering the pool area without supervision—thereby reducing the property owner’s liability. Therefore,…
Read MoreMay is National Water Safety Month—Here are Some Important Pool Safety Tips
While it may technically still be springtime, the weather is heating up in the Phoenix area—which means that pool season is just around the corner. To help get everyone thinking about pool safety, May has been designated as National Water Safety Month. Coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American…
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