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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.   |
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. |
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
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
February 17, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
SCP Pool Looks Inviting The pool supply wholesaler caps off its 11th straight year of record results. |
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. |
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
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. |
Home Toys
October 2002
Phil Philcox |
Maintaining A Pool For Fun and Survival Some cleaners require you install a special pump between the pool and the cleaning gizmo and that's an additional expense. I was looking for something I could install in ten minutes or so that need no constant adjustments and attention. |
U.S. CPSC
May 24, 2007 |
CPSC Warns Toddler Drownings Happen Quickly and Silently: Agency Premiers New Pool Safety Public Service Announcement Tips on reducing the risks of drowning and other pool-side problems. |
U.S. CPSC
May 17, 2006 |
As Pools Open for Summer, Young Children Face Drowning Risks The agency is warning about the increase in drowning deaths reported in inexpensive, inflatable pools, and again reminding parents and caregivers to take critical steps that will help protect children from drowning hazards in all types of pools. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
May 10, 2010 |
CPSC Announces State Grants On Pool and Spa Safety Now Available The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act's State Grant program is now accepting applications for funding from eligible states. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2008 |
New Report Shows Increase In Pool and Spa Drownings A new report issued today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that the average number of drowning deaths involving children younger than 5 in pools and spas has increased. |
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 |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
A Cool Pool A unique heating/cooling system provides for a refreshing dip. |
This Old House
Joe Carter |
Maintenance Without Headaches Three ways that swimming pools are becoming easier and safer to own. |
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 |
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 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 |
Popular Mechanics
August 2002
Joseph Truini |
Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
| National Gardening |
Landscaping 101 We wish we could tell you that creating a landscape was a sure-fire proposition, as easy as "one-two-three." The truth is that home landscaping that really works and pleases its owners is the product of a fair amount of time and attention. |
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... |
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. |
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
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. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
March 18, 2011 |
Government Investigation Raises Concerns About Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing and Entrapment Risks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is conducting an investigation into the safety of pool and spa drain covers and the adequacy of testing procedures used to determine the flow rating of these covers. |
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... |
BusinessWeek
April 14, 2011
Nick Leiber |
Fernando Fischmann's Power-Enabling Pools The Crystal Lagoons honcho wants to build pools with advanced water filtration systems that will make power plants safer and cheaper |
Entrepreneur
October 2008
Kristin Ohlson |
Save Water, Make Money These drought-busting businesses have discovered the fountain of wealth. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2011 |
Pool Earnings Preview Pool will unveil its latest earnings on Thursday. |
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. |
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
July 23, 2010 |
CPSC Announces Pool and Spa Kids Safety Education Effort Hundreds of pool and spa incidents have happened since Memorial Day Weekend |
Popular Mechanics
May 2000
Thomas Klenck |
Concrete How it's made and how you use it. |
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. |
AskMen.com
July 17, 2015
Michael Wilczak |
Talent Pool Advantages How being part of a 'talent pool' can help you land your dream job. Talent pools are playing a much larger role in hiring practices than ever before. Companies are now looking for great candidates proactively and not just looking to fill jobs as they open. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
May 26, 2011 |
Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2010 |
New Pool and Spa Messages Available in Advance of July 4th Holiday Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission debuts a series of Public Service Announcements about their Pool Safely campaign illustrating how simple steps saves lives at pools and spas. |
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. |
