True Blue Pools

How much would a pool like this cost?

I like that there is an automatic cover over the pool. I am thinking of doing a narrow and long rectangular lap pool with a spa on one end and a beach entry on the other. I'd like an automatic retracting cover that can be walked on when closed.

What germs are lurking in your pool?

The pool is a popular place to hang out during this scorching summer. But before you jump in, you should know what germs are lurking inside. The Centers for Disease Control recently released a bold media campaign that reminds people not to pee in the pool or get in the water if you have diarrhea. We all know that's gross. But there's plenty of other gunk we're bringing into the water too. "There's always gonna be some bacteria and germs," said Dr.

How To Accurately Use Pool Test Strips For Your Pool’s Chemistry?

Using pool test strips accurately will help you maintain its standard levels and keep it as useful as possible. Keep your swimming pool clean

Keep the Splash In Your Pool: Is Your Pool Leaking?

IS YOUR POOL LEAKING? In our dry, Arizona desert climate, the typical swimming pool can evaporate its equivalent water volume in one year - up to 25,000 gallons of water. But leaks are also a major cause of water loss. We'll help you figure out if you have a leaky pool that's costing you money and wasting water.

How to Keep Wildlife Out of Your Pool

You’re enjoying a wonderful summer weekend, or perhaps you’re busy planning a pool party, and the last thing you want is wildlife joining you. Unfortunately, you might find ducks, rats, snakes, frogs, raccoons, squirrels, birds, and more in your swimming...

How Hot Should A Hot Tub Be?

Have you ever wondered how hot should a hot tub be? Consider these factors when deciding what temperature to set your hot tub.

7 Ways to Design Around Your Above Ground Pool

What do you put around an above ground pool? We're here to help you pretty up your pool area with simple landscaping, lighting and other tips.

Ways to Conserve Water in your Pool

Here are some ways you can conserve water in your swimming pool and save on your water bill in the process.

What Should I Look For When Buying A Hot Tub?

There are hundreds of hot tubs out there, but which one is right for you? We layout key features and specs you should look for when buying a hot tub.

Ol' Blue Eyes: A Blue-Eyed Darner

If I’m Blue, How Blue

Cool colors, like all shades of blue, are considered tranquil colors; use blue in those spaces designated for relaxation, conversation, and reflection. How blue depends on you. Are you bold or subd…

Everyone has blue eyes. They just don't know it yet.

The boom in eye accessories has led to a new procedure that can permanently change the color of your irises. But is vanity really worth it?

How to Enjoy Your Hot Tub on a Hot Summer Day

Spas are designed to use year-round. Here are a few tips to enjoy your hot tub on a hot summer day without rushing out for a cool shower.

Science With Samantha: Why Is the Sky Blue?

This is a fun experiment to demonstrate why the sky is blue and why it seems to change color during sunrise or sunset.

Tell Us Where You'll Go Blue With The Light It Up Blue Selfie Sign!

This year we have launched our Light It Up Blue Selfie Sign for our community to share with us where they'll go blue!

Blue Light Ruining Your Sleep? Try These Tips to Get Some ZZZZs

Blue light from smart phones, computers, tablets and televisions may be responsible for robbing us of a good night’s sleep.

Blue Light Therapy Benefits

Blue light therapy is a form of phototherapy treatment that applies the wavelengths of blue light to treat specific disorders. Phototherapy in the form of blue light waves is a standard treatment to reduce high levels of bilirubin, or jaundice, in the blood of newborns. According to a study published in 2009 in the “Journal of Clinical Sleep...