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DCS Pool Barriers ~ Pool Safety Requirements for Foster Homes

March 6, 2013 | Comments Off on DCS Pool Barriers ~ Pool Safety Requirements for Foster Homes

Being foster homes are incredibly important – they provide a safe space for a child while they are cared for. And that’s the key, safety. Foster homes are held to certain safety standards that can specific implications for pool owners in Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding areas. All foster homes with pools must comply with…

DCS Pool Barriers ~ Let Us Help You with Seven Steps to Pool Safety

February 11, 2013 | Comments Off on DCS Pool Barriers ~ Let Us Help You with Seven Steps to Pool Safety

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has pool safety videos available that focus on seven steps that can prevent accidental drowning in pools and spas. Although supervision of children is number one on the list, at DCS Pool Barriers, we’re proud to say that we can provide homeowners with a variety of important life-saving pool safety…

DCS Pool Barriers ~ The Double Duty of the Sliding Glass Door

January 28, 2013 | Comments Off on DCS Pool Barriers ~ The Double Duty of the Sliding Glass Door

During the winter months, doors in Arizona are often performing two different roles. First, they keep some things out of the house, like animals and cold weather. But they also perform a second function – they keep some things safe inside. During the end of the year, more often than not, the backyard pool that…

DCS Pool Barriers ~ Home Improvement Should also Include the Pool Fence and Gates

January 10, 2013 | Comments Off on DCS Pool Barriers ~ Home Improvement Should also Include the Pool Fence and Gates

There are so many different ways that a home can be improved and updated. Most homeowners will go a typical route: new paint, a garden, and maybe even a new door. However, in Arizona, the pool can be overlooked. Making sure that your pool is up to code is an important part of home ownership…

Winterizing your pool in Arizona

October 9, 2012 | Comments Off on Winterizing your pool in Arizona

Summer has come to an end, and our pools’ most active season is winding down.  In Arizona it’s generally not necessary to winterize your pool, but it’s a great time to do some routine pool care and a follow up on your pool safety measures. This is the time of year to test your pool…

Pool Safety Day is being celebrated throughout the U.S. this week – July 22 – July 29, 2012

July 27, 2012 | Comments Off on Pool Safety Day is being celebrated throughout the U.S. this week – July 22 – July 29, 2012

Pool Safety Day is being celebrated throughout the U.S. this week – July 22 – July 29, 2012.  This event was created to encourage all Americans to observe pool safety habits every day. Organizations around the country are participating in a variety of ways.  Pool facilities are hosting events that focus on water safety, such…

Get Creative with Custom Wrought Iron

June 18, 2012 | Comments Off on Get Creative with Custom Wrought Iron

Wrought iron fencing isn’t just for safety or setting boundary lines.  There are many creative uses for fencing, especially beautifully manufactured custom wrought iron fencing. A decorative entry gate adds curb appeal, as does courtyard fencing.  You can literally create an outdoor room in your front courtyard, with the help of elegant wrought iron fencing…

Pool Safety for Teens and Pre-Teens

June 11, 2012 | Comments Off on Pool Safety for Teens and Pre-Teens

Pre-teen and teenage years can be a struggle as your kids reach for increased independence and less supervision.  The problem is, they may still need your guidance to stay safe.  When there is a residential pool involved, parents should set firm rules and continue to be vigilant about supervising their older children. According to a…

Pool Fencing Reduces Childhood Drowning Incidents

May 29, 2012 | Comments Off on Pool Fencing Reduces Childhood Drowning Incidents

Although May is National Water Safety Month, pool safety should be a year-round effort for all pool owners.  According to Safe Kids USA, two thirds of drowning deaths occur in the summer months between May and August, and most commonly on the weekends.  Parents should also realize that approximately 72 percent of pool submersion deaths…

Keep Family Pets Safe During National Water Safety Month

May 14, 2012 | Comments Off on Keep Family Pets Safe During National Water Safety Month

May is National Water Safety Month and it is the time to get the pool ready and review safety precautions for the family.  Pets are often a beloved part of the family, and while parents are usually vigilant about making pool safety a top priority for children, it’s important to remember our pets when it…