There are many misconceptions people have regarding pool gate safety laws. I did a blog post a while back dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pool & Spa Safety Act, which resulted from architects asking whether we had a latch that satisfied both codes ( read the article for more [...] [...]
Would-be revellers are using satellite images on the internet to find houses with swimming pools – and then turning up uninvited for an impromptu dip. The craze involves using the Google Earth programme, which provides high-quality aerial photos of Britain and other countries. read more | digg story
The answer to this question varies depending on where you live. There are 2 places you need to check before you can determine whether you need a fence or not. The first place … read more | digg story
Another good article stressing the importance of pool safety. Wish they had stressed the need for a self-closing and self-latching gate. read more | digg story
All of us, to a certain degree, have the home improvement gene. Every Spring we grab our tool belts, load them up with screws, glues, and tools and proceed on our handyman march. Our spouses cringe and hide their wallets as we head out the door for a “couple of things” at the local hardware [...]
My father-in-law raised a squirrel named Nibbles. Once Nibbles was old enough my father in law released the squirrel into his back yard where he flourished for a few years feasting on nuts that were hand fed to him. Then Nibbles had a lady friend that came around and started ruling the roost. She even got to [...]
This is another tragic drowning of a child. This is why I go around the internet trying to educate the public on pool safety. Please visit my blog for some safety tips including a checklist for your pool barrier. http://blog.fencemax.com read more | digg story
There are organizations out there that will donate safety fences to needy pool owners. read more | digg story
Transcript: Frolicking in the family swimming pool can provide hours of fun, entertainment and exercise, but safety experts warn that pools can be hazardous, as well as enjoyable. Statistics tell us that drowning is the number two cause of accidental death nationwide, in children under the age of five. “Studies in Australia, as well as [...]