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Pool noodles are synonymous with swimming pool fun. The long, skinny foam tubes, named for their resemblance to noodles, are used as flotation devices and in a number of playful games.
Fun in the sun often leads to a yard full of pool toys baking in the heat and creating an eyesore. Garage trunks or shed toy bins don't work well because wet toys drip water and cause rust or...
A kiddie pool is all a child needs to create some summer fun. According to Pool Solutions, kiddie pools are fewer than 3 feet in depth with minimal to no filtration. Proper care of a kiddie pool...
An easy and cheap way to make a floating beer pong table. Great for use in the pool or on the lake.
Pool toys for children of all ages should be inspirational, creative learning tools. Pool toys provide challenges to intermediate swimmers that force each child to apply and practice important...
Kiddie pools are a fun way to keep kids cool in the summer. Here are a few ideas to make them just a little bit MORE fun!
This is a princess play pool tutorial. I will try to walk through the know how of putting the pool together. It's all in one piece. But it could be difficult if you don't have what you need to put...
As the temperature rises and spring turns into summer, one of the first things you will want to get done is getting your pool ready for swimming. There are several steps in the process, but before...
Diving for submerged objects in the swimming pool is so much fun during the summer time! Here are two ways to make diving toys using plastic Easter eggs and a few other materials you have laying...
Making a beach ball from scratch can actually be quite simple. The durability and looks of your beach ball will depend on your personal preferences or the amount of time you want to spend making it.
Inflatables are easily punctured. But don't despair if you find a hole in your inflatable water slide. With these instructions, you can patch any hole in your plastic inflatable water slide, and...
So many people dream of relaxing by their very own in-ground pool, sipping cold drinks in the cool shade of their deck chairs. Unfortunately, very few get this dream, but there are alternatives to...
A rapidly deflating beach ball can quickly ruin the fun of a day at the beach or pool. Rather than run out to buy a new toy (which may quickly suffer the same fate as the last), you can quickly...
Super Soakers and other mammoth liquid death guns are the ultimate water weapons short of the hose, but some water fights demand stealth rather than outright power. Fortunately, lying around your...
If you're looking for more fun and games for your playtime in the pool, floating pool noodles may be a great addition to your collection of pool accessories. Sword fighting, swimming through...
Nothing expands the fun of a pool like the addition of a water slide. A water slide is an expansion of a regular gravity slide, except for use in conjunction with a swimming pool. Often,...
With the smaller-sized kiddie pools (the ones that hold perhaps 30 gallons or so), it is fairly easy to just empty out the pool every day and then spend a few minutes filling it up with fresh...
Summer is here and with summer is outdoor fun. Here is a list of 15 fun outdoor water games you can play in and out of your pool.
With warmer weather approaching, it's time to take out the beach and pool toys and put them to work. A popular favorite, the beach ball is a staple among summer toys and all you need to do is be...
Taking your drinks into the pool doesn't have to be a luxury achieved only by buying expensive pool trays. If you have a dense piece of Styrofoam you can make your own Styrofoam pool tray at home....
You don't have to go to a store and buy expensive pool toys if you have a dense piece of Styrofoam and own a craft knife. Making your own kickboard can save you money if you want to learn how to...
Pool loungers are a great way to relax on the water and soak up the sun. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, there is a pool lounger suitable for any water retreat. With a little research,...
Pool noodles are long cylindrical foam toys used to help you keep afloat in the pool. Fun for people of all ages, pool noodles can help teach you how to swim, be used in pool games or serve just...
Motorized pool toys take hanging out and playing by the pool up a notch. With many different types of pool accessories taking advantage of motor and propeller assemblies, there are different...
Playing games in the pool is a fun activity for the whole family. There are thousands of different games you can choose from, or you can make one up on your own. Some games require special...
Ride on pool toys are great fun for kids of all ages. Available in many different shapes and sizes, you can find a ride on pool toy to suit any child. These toys are usually inflatable, so they...
Learning to swim is like learning riding a bicycle--once you learn, you never forget. However, like learning to ride a bicycle, learning to swim can be challenging at first. We use training wheels...
Kick boards are a very handy swim aid for advanced swimmers and beginner swimmers alike. Typically made from high-density foam, kick boards allow swimmers to use only their legs as they swim....
Aqua joggers are foam belts used in water running. They that are designed to keep the runner suspended in the water so that just the head is above the water. Water running using an aqua jogger is...
Selecting a flotation device for your child is of the utmost importance, as hundreds of kids under the age of 5 die in swimming pools every year. Until children learn to swim well, they must wear...
Floating coolers keep your beverages cool all day long as you relax and enjoy the water. You don't have to get out of the pool, lake or river when you have a floating cooler by your side. Whether...
During the summer, pool toys become a necessity. Whether they are used in or out of the pool, toys designed for water play are an important part of children's development. Pool and water toys help...