Other Recreation

Drowning is death from suffocation (asphyxia) caused by a liquid entering the lungs and preventing the absorption of oxygen leading to cerebral hypoxia and myocardial infarction. Drowning can...

So you want to have a swimming pool in the summer but don't want to spend a lot to build it? One of the best ways to have a pool without the expensive installation cost is by choosing a portable...

One of the nice things about traveling in an RV is that you can take most of your home conveniences with you to the outdoors. One of these conveniences is running water. RVs have water pumps that...

If you own a hot tub or spa, you probably already know that the salespeople at the store and the hot tub company itself, tell you that you will need a huge basket of chemicals to maintain the...

Shocking a swimming pool requires no special skills, other than the ability to read the instructions on the chemical you have purchased for shocking the pool. Often, over the winter, the water in...

Swimming is a fun activity that brings hours of joy, valuable exercise and a measure of extra safety to kids. Most people have fond memories of summers spent at the pool or local swimming hole....

Take advantage of sunny days and warm nights with outdoor activities that will give kids a healthy dose of exercise and laughter. Whether you have toddlers or teens, organize backyard crafts,...

There were one hundred and eighteen instances of shark and human interactions in the world in 2008. Fifty-nine of these incidents were unprovoked shark attacks (twelve fewer than in 2007). Four...

A dip in the pool can make all your stress drift far away. Add some water exercises and lounging around to it and you get a bonus of good health and a great tan! If you are among the lucky ones...

A lap pool is normally used for swimming laps. It is a place to practice different strokes and get exercise. However, there are many activities that can be done in lap pools for fun or exercise,...

Greetings from the Sunshine State! The beach is one of Americans favorite way to relax and unwind. A cool dip in the water when it's 100 degrees outside can give you a new lease on life! Rip...

How to exercise pool safety.

Seems like yesterday when we were kids and tossed a stone into a lake, river, or stream to see how many times it would skip….we used to have contests to see who could skip one the farthest....

A spa provides a great place for friends and family to congregate and relax. It can also be a therapeutic device for aches and pains. Keep your spa in top condition and running properly by making...

Starting to learn how to swim can be scary and for adults, embarrassing. This is a way you can learn how to swim by yourself without another person. The steps are detailed with diagrams to help...

Summer time brings thoughts of water parks and water slides. It's great family fun for kids and adults of all ages. But the water park is only just one form of water play. There are plenty of fun...

Whether in the grocery store or the woods, almost everyone has experienced the feeling of being lost at some point. Losing touch with the people you are with or realizing you are unsure of where...

You will quickly and easily learn to swim and feel confident the next time you're swimming at the local pool.

Follow these simple steps to ensure your food and drinks stay cold all day, and in some cases, more than a day.

Tired of the summer heat? Hate waiting for a pool to fill up? No problem. Grab a tarp or two and a hose and say goodbye to that summer heat!

Recreational Water Illness (RWI) is caused by organisms that contaminate pool water often resulting in diarrhea (usually appears one or two weeks after a swim), rashes, swimmer's ear (outer ear...

Everyone loves going to the beach, but even a day of fun in the sun isnt without its dangers. One of the most difficult to avoid dangers is the rip current! A rip current is a current that is...

Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef in Ocho Rios is the most accessible dolphin swim on the island. It's a natural body of water set in five acres of rain forest near Dunn's River Falls on the North...

Summer offers a time for youth to enjoy a wide variety of activities. The warm weather and the vacation from school make a perfect opportunity for youth to enjoy favorite recreational activities...

Swimming is an activity enjoyed by people of all ages. Along with the fun, however, are hazards that must be respected. Before a day of any kind of swimming, set some rules for swimming safely.

Preparing your pool for the winter is essential its longevity, especially for climates that dip below freezing. Following these steps to winterize your pool will ensure long lasting summer fun.

It is important for children to be comfortable around water and know how to swim. Although knowing how to swim does not eliminate the danger of drowning, it lessens the chance of it happening....

With massive ecological movements in force to try to stifle the use of prepackaged water in small one-serving plastic bottles, more and more people are looking for long-use water bottles. At the...

I live in Texas and in Texas we do two things real well...big and hot! Big isn't usually a problem but hot sure can be if you are not careful. Here are some tips on beating the heat and avoiding...

It's time to plan that family vacation to an indoor water park. Coco Key Water Resorts are indoor water parks with water slides, pools, lazy rivers and more fun. Read on for tips on how to make...

Want to increase the life expectancy of your pump and your heater? Here's how!

Save the green for your grass, your pool should be free of algae - here's how!

Why not let your pool go green? Not with algae - but with a solar heating system!

Why is your pool water dull or cloudy? Is your chlorine doing a good job or not?

The season is over and its time to put your pool to bed. Here's how!

It's time to open your pool for the season, but you're not sure where to start? Well, start right here!

Inform yourself and your child with these simple steps to make your trip to the pool or water park a safe one.

Camelbaks are hydration systems that are worn on the back, similar to a camel's hump. These are widely used by a number of different athletes as well as children, hunters and anyone else desiring...

Once you learn how to swim you will have a blast. Swimming is easy and fun. Don't worry about going under the water. Make sure you are with someone that can rescue you. Remember fear is all that...

CamelBak is the original and leading company providing hands-free hydration systems. The hands-free technology was originally intended for use by mountain bikers, but has since extended its loyal...

Animal behaviorists theorize that there are several reasons why dolphins jump, though few studies have been conducted to interpret this particular behavior. Dolphins jump over 20 feet above the...

Ideally, you want to be a good swimmer and already a fairly comfortable diver before you attempt doing a back dive, even though your 6-year-old niece can probably do it into her backyard pool. If...

Learning how to troubleshoot a water well pump isn’t too difficult, especially if you have a piston-type, water pump. These pumps are easier to fix than most other types of pumps, as all or...

While some people may be interested in stripping paint off a plaster wall, it is usually more efficient to prime and paint over the old coats. Therefore, this article will focus on how to strip a...

Aluminum siding is a good kind of siding to have. It resists damage from water and weather, lasts a long time, and looks great if you clean it regularly. Sometimes, though, stains develop that...

Aluminum siding is a good kind of siding to have--iresists damage from water and weather, it lasts a long time and it looks great if you clean it regularly. Sometimes, though, stains develop that...

Plaster of Paris is made from gypsum rock that changes from a solid form into a powder and back to a solid quite easily by adding water. It is a popular medium for arts and craft projects...

Hot water is an amenity that most people just can't live without. When installing a gas water heater, building codes requires that they be ventilated out of the room, through the attic, and out...

Not all cleaning solutions are appropriate for all surfaces. To determine how to best clean the painted aluminum doors and windows in our home, I asked for several opinions. After speaking to the...

Refrigerators can become an unsightly mess at times. Some people neglect to keep them cleaned out of old food and leftovers, but they can also get rust streaks running down the inside of them....