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Pool Saftey
Asked by W.A. from Houston
on January 27, 2010
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My in-laws have recently purchased a home with a pool. I am very concerned about the safety of my two young children around the pool, so I would like to know what kind...
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- You can buy a "pool alarm" that floats on the water and if anything (God forbid--a child) falls into the pool and makes waves on the surface, an alarm will sound. Is ...
- There are steps you can take to keep the child safe such as "floaties" for their arms on younger children. Older children should be taught basic safety along with swi...
- Fence is a good option. If they don't want a fence have them look into getting a net that goes over the pool. I think it is called catch a kid or something like that. ...
Pool Questions
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on May 14, 2010
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This may sound like a stupid question but I really don't know. I am getting ready for the pool to open in a couple weeks so I got my 16 month old daughter a swim suit,...
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- My kids are water babies in the summer. My dad has a pond and we spend a LOT of time there! Chances are she's not going to need shoes in the splash area. If she does...
- I didn't see this on your list.... PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE remember Swim diapers.
- Many pools and splash places don't allow shoes in the "wet" areas. IF yours does, I would get her some of the little slip on booties with the non-skid bottoms. Without...
Cost of Building a Pool
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on April 7, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has built their own pool. How much did it cost? Was it worth it?
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- We love our pool! I can't help you with a quote since we built our pool 11 years ago. We chose to work with Riverbend and had a wonderful building experience. They ...
- Hi J., I don't have a pool but did get two estimates for one. For the smallest pool available, 14'x30', one estimate was $24,000 and one was $27,000. After much thoug...
- We used Joy Pools in Corinth. Heated (but we never use the heater because the gas bill would be outrageous) 15,000 gallon salt-water play pool (3-5.6 ft deep) with a h...
Pool Company Recommendations?
Asked by L.W. from Houston
on February 24, 2008
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We're interested in having a pool put in our backyard, but we're very new to the area, so we have no idea which pool companies to call. We live in Sugar Land, and we'...
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- Call Dennis Clack of Casey"s Pools & Spas located in Katy. They installed our pool 9 years ago. They still respond if I have questions or problems and will come chec...
- I highly recommend you talk with Diane Lara TEXAS TILE AND COPING. (713-461-TILE) We interviewed several pool companies....Diane is better than the rest hands down! S...
- We used a company in Katy, Brown & Company. They were reasonable priced, excellent service, pretty fast considering the weather we have had, and just pretty easy to d...
Swimming Pool Owner Safety
Asked by N.B. from Minneapolis
on June 1, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I'm looking for advice and pool safety. I bought my house 6 years ago, and it came with an in-ground pool. I love it, and knew someday I wanted childr...
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- we don't have a pool alarm or a gate/fence around the pool. our 3 kids are 7, 4, and 1 - we do have a doorknob cover on the backdoor, but we have taught our kids from...
- We lived in a house with an inground pool for years....but we never has a pool alarm ( Of course our youngest is now 27 so they probably didn't exist back then...lol)....
- Ideas (we do not have a pool so these are just my thoughts): -- Put an alarm on the door leading to the backyard (it is a magnetic sensor that you put on part on th...
Pool Salt Systems
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on June 24, 2009
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We currently have a salt system for our pool that is not working at all. We have a Zodiac right now and are planning to replace it. Does anyone have a salt system tha...
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Pool, Pros and Cons
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on June 10, 2011
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We are hunting for a home for the first time this weekend, yeah! (Renting for years, five kids later it's about time!)
Anyway, I am interested in a home with a poo...
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- My parents got a pool shortly after I moved out for college - I was so upset with them - I had begged for one all my life! Anyway, it was great for awhile (I went to a...
- If you can afford a pool, and somebody to maintain it, then why not. Salt water is great! and get a layout ledge. I really love the pools that have a hotub attached...
- I had a pool at my first house and I MISS it terribly!!! I would put one in at my current house, but we can't afford to right now. When we did have a pool I didn't t...
Pool Safety Fence
Asked by S.G. from San Francisco
on June 1, 2011
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My in-laws baby sit my son and they have a built in pool in the back yard, with no fence .. I'm scared to death. My son is now 2 years old and wants to get into every...
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- The thought of anything happening to your child show outweigh the cost of a fence. I would put a fence in and have the peace of mind. A pool alarm could be a back up m...
- I think teaching your kids to swim is a vital life saving tool. However, it is not enough. I have a 2 year old that will jump into the pool given the opportunity. E...
- Pool nets are great, and more secure than a fence. Probably cheaper too. Keep the child in a life jacket and an alarm in the pool until there is some type of barrier...
House Painter/Decking Company
Asked by R.B. from Dallas
on June 4, 2007
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Does anyone have a good house painter that they'd recommend? I live in the North Dallas area, but I don't know anyone personally who can refer me to somebody or some ...
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- Hi R., My husband has a painting company called Springbok Painting. His name is Damien and his number is ###-###-####. He will give you a free estimate as well. ...
- Southern Painting was a great company that we worked with. Just go to www.southernpainting.com and get their #. They will give you a free estimate. They were the lo...
- Hi R., Greg Gilchrist is a general contractor in McKinney and his number is ###-###-####. His email is ____@____.com is just getting a website up, its still under co...
Rubber Mulch
Asked by D.C. from Chicago
on July 21, 2007
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I was reading another woman's question about swing sets and saw lots of responses about using rubber mulch. Where do you buy this? How do you put it in? How far around...
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- Hi D., don't buy the recycled tire mulch. My son's preschool used it and it was a mess! Your entired child will be covered in black soot by the end of playtime.
- It's fine over the grass...the more complicated thing is then mowing around/under it. My concern with the rubber mulch is it scattering out into the grass and then no...
- Hi D., I don't know much about the specifics of rubber mulch, but the purpose of putting anything like that down under a swingset is primarily to make a softer cush...
