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Popular Mechanics
August 1, 2008
Joseph Truini |
6 Steps to the Perfect Inground Pool According to the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, there are about 5 million existing inground pools in the U.S., and 175,000 to 200,000 new pools are built each year. Are you ready to take the plunge?   |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
SCP Pool Basks in Profits The world's largest swimming pool supply company posts record Q1 earnings. |
The Motley Fool
April 20, 2007
David Meier |
Pool Needs a Refill Impressive earnings growth has not translated into cash for the pool service company. Investors, take note. |
This Old House
Joe Carter |
Maintenance Without Headaches Three ways that swimming pools are becoming easier and safer to own. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2003 |
CPSC Warns Backyard Pool Drownings Happen "Quickly and Silently" The key to preventing these tragedies is to have layers of protection. This includes placing barriers around your pool to prevent access, using alarms on doors that access the pool, and being prepared in case of an emergency. |
The Motley Fool
July 2, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Dive Into SCP Pool The swimming pool supply wholesaler lifts its second-quarter and full-year guidance. |
AskMen.com
March 28, 2001
Justin Becker |
How To: Organize & Win Your Office Pool A great way to get to know everyone at the office and increase your chances of getting promoted is by organizing an office pool... |
U.S. CPSC
September 4, 2010 |
The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Home Safety Council, a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season. |
The Motley Fool
February 17, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
SCP Pool Looks Inviting The pool supply wholesaler caps off its 11th straight year of record results. |
PC Magazine
August 3, 2005
David Murphy |
Pool Protection Younglings have a tendency to wander, but the last place they should stray is an unsafe pool area. The Terrapin Safety Turtle lets you monitor your child's proximity to water from up to 100 feet away. |
The Motley Fool
July 22, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
This 40-Bagger Makes a Splash Pool-supply wholesaler SCP Pool is on track for its 12th straight year of record sales and earnings. Shares, while far from cheap, may still continue to make a splash. |
U.S. CPSC
January 19, 2011 |
Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 25, 2004 |
CPSC Warns about Pool Hazards, Reports 250 Deaths of Young Children Annually Among unintentional injuries, drowning has been the second leading cause of death to children under age 5, after motor vehicle incidents. CPSC is launching a campaign to help reduce the rate of drowning deaths. |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2004 |
CPSC Holds Public Hearing in Tampa, Florida on Swimming Pool Safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) currently is intensifying its efforts to reduce the rate of child drowning deaths, and deaths and injuries due to entrapments in pool and spa suction outlets. |
This Old House
Scott Curtis |
Pool Time You can't have a true tropical oasis without a swimming hole, and Rob Thompson has one in the works in West Palm Beach. |
This Old House
Joe Carter |
Build It and They Will Swim A pool is one of summer's greatest pleasures. But getting from fantasy to backyard reality takes some hard work. |
U.S. CPSC
May 19, 2005 |
CPSC Warns about Drowning Dangers As Summer Begins The agency highlights the hidden hazards of pool and spa drain entrapment. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009
Logan Ward |
How to Clean House: Top 10 Dirt-Dispelling Tips Chances are you own a shop vacuum, and maybe a pressure washer. These tools -- and more -- will help you get started getting rid of the dirt inside and on the exterior of your house. |
U.S. CPSC
July 27, 2004 |
CPSC Holds Public Hearing in Phoenix on Swimming Pool Safety The purpose of these hearings is to gather information that can be used to improve CPSC's pool safety guidelines and to raise awareness of the drowning problem in the U.S. |
Home Toys
December 2004 |
Next Generation of Central Vacuums offers Wet and Dry Cleaning. Built-in central vacuums are now a standard feature with many home builders. Through studies and experience, central vacuums have proven to remove more soil and dust from a home then traditional upright or canister vacuums. |
U.S. CPSC
August 21, 2003 |
Hayward Pool Products Recall of Pool Heaters A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate in the heater cover. Delayed ignition of built-up gas can result in a fire or explosion causing property damage and injuries. |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2007
Markos Kaminis |
Pool Corporation's Soggy Q2 The housing downturn has left Pool Corporation all wet and wondering how to compensate for the drop in new swimming pool construction. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2011 |
Pool Earnings Preview Pool will unveil its latest earnings on Thursday. |
This Old House
Michelle Brunner |
Must-Know Tips for Dust-Busting A cleaning expert dishes the dirt on project cleanup. |
Popular Mechanics
September 18, 2006
Roy Berendsohn |
Autumn Home Checklist Few months fly by more quickly than the last partial summer month. This list will help you prepare your home and yard for Fall. |
Financial Planning
April 1, 2006
Julian Block |
The Dr. Made Me Do It How do you handle deductions for medical expenses when home improvements are the Rx? More than one taxpayer has learned the hard way the importance of before-and-after appraisals. |
U.S. CPSC
November 4, 2010 |
CPSC Pool Safely Campaign Partners with Industry on Education and Outreach The Pool and Spa Industry Association will become the campaign safety partner and serve as information hub for industry and consumers |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2008 |
Pool And Spa Safety Law Aimed At Preventing Drain Entrapments of Children Goes Into Effect This Week: Failure to comply with Congressionally-enacted law can result in closure Failure to comply with Congressionally-enacted law can result in closure |
BusinessWeek
November 19, 2007 |
Pools That Spread the Risk If you're not comfortable lending directly to a homeowner, a mortgage-loan pool may be more your speed. |
Financial Advisor
February 2005
Bill Bachrach |
School Of Schlock The idea that the purpose of financial advisors is to educate their clients is a fundamental error in our industry. As a financial professional, you need to focus on getting them results, not information. |
Sports Illustrated
September 20, 2000
Steve Rushin |
Swimming's hidden secret In a 20-Meter Hotel Pool Freestyle Free-For-All, I promise I could beat the Thorpedo. |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
A Cool Pool A unique heating/cooling system provides for a refreshing dip. |
Fast Company
Tony Castle |
How a Giant Plus-Shaped Pool Could Make New York's East River Safe For Swimmers Designers and an architect are working on a project called +Pool, a giant plus-shaped pool that filters river water to create safe, clean water, that everyone can enjoy. |
PC World
September 18, 2002
Kirk Steers |
Top Tips for PC Hygiene PCs, like furniture, collect dust and grime -- but unlike a chair or desk, your computer can malfunction if not cleaned periodically. Here's how. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Central Vacuums In-wall piping central vacs are becoming standard features in new houses and a common retrofit in existing ones. Here's why -- and how to do it. |
U.S. CPSC
May 24, 2010 |
CPSC Launches National Campaign to Change the Way People Think and Act about Pool and Spa Safety Pool safely campaign aims to reduce child drownings and entrapments |
U.S. CPSC
May 20, 2003 |
Don't Swim With Shocks CPSC, American Red Cross Warn of Electrocutions in Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas |
National Gardening
April 2000
Steven A. Frowine |
On Goldfish Pond These colorful fish are an easy-to-care-for addition to any water garden |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2009 |
CPSC Announces New Report on Child Drownings and Near-drownings in Pools and Spas CPSC's latest data reveals that nearly 300 children younger than 5 drown in pools and spas each year, and about 3,000 suffer pool or spa-related injuries requiring attention at hospital emergency rooms. |
Salon.com
December 12, 2000 |
This just in: Bush stayed home As the prolonged stakeouts continue in Washington, Tallahassee and Austin, the people covering the presidential race are getting giddy... |
Popular Mechanics
August 2002
Joseph Truini |
Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
U.S. CPSC
May 26, 2011 |
CPSC, U.S Olympian Hold Pool Safely Press Event to Release New Drowning and Entrapment Stats The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today kicks off the summer swimming season and the second year of its Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign. |
This Old House
Curtis Rist |
Clean Machine High-powered central vacuum systems make a dull chore almost fun... |
U.S. CPSC
September 27, 2010 |
Communities Celebrate Pool Safely Day Across America The U.S. CPSC brings national pool safely campaign to Minnesota water park to ensure that kids stay safe in the water year-round. |
AskMen.com
Ross Bonander |
How To: Spring Clean Efficiently From the foyer to the 'fridge, from the closets to the chandelier, what you need, and need to know, for a good Spring cleaning. |
U.S. CPSC
May 23, 2002 |
Pools Are Not the Only Drowning Danger at Home for Kids Young children are irresistibly drawn to water, and tragically, about 350 children under age 5 drown in swimming pools each year. But even if you don't have a pool, your young children may not be safe from drowning... |
Wired
October 23, 2007
Andrew Blum |
Swim Laps in Your Own Private Ocean -- With an Ocean View Thanks to advanced hydrotechnology, swimmers can paddle in a private ocean. |
U.S. CPSC
April 21, 2011 |
75 Drownings and Near-Drownings in 15 Weeks With the summer swimming season just around the corner, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 television and radio public service announcements highlighting various water safety steps that can be taken to save a life. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2011 |
CPSC Releases Snapshot of 2011 Summer Swimming Season The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 summer snapshot of the number of drowning and near-drowning incidents across America. |
Popular Mechanics
April 28, 2006
Roy Berendsohn |
6 Ways to Get Ready for Summer Here's a half a dozen backyard chores you should do now to make sure you have a fun, safe and healthy summer. |
