Author: Trey Collier

About Trey Collier

Grew up as a Military Brat. (Thanks Dad. Hats off to my Mom too as it took a special person to be married to someone in the military) Was a competitive swimmer in high school and in college. 11 years a Red Cross Volunteer, teaching kids & adults how to swim. ARC Water Safety Instructor and WSI Trainer, CPR Instructor/Trainer and Advance First Aid Instructor. Proud Dad of two beautiful girls.

Pool Accessories, Pool Fun

Pool Slides are Always a Hit

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swimming pool slides are the rage

swimming pool slides are the rage

I was swimming at a neighbors house with my kids last week when the temperature reached about 98 degrees.  It was one of those summer days that you either stayed  inside or  in a swimming  pool.

I was on a float while the kids enjoyed taking turns going down the slide.  They never grew tired of this either.  Whether they were going down together or sliding down backwards, the fun was always topped off with new ways of using this swimming pool slide.

My neighbors commented on how pricey most slides are but that the fun totally outweighs the cost.  In fact, they said the slide has paid for itself several times because they didn’t have to join a swimming club.What great fun we have had this summer with the help of our neighbor’s swimming pool.  And the water slide just happens to be the icing on the cake.

Pool and Spa Safety

Diving Board Safety Tips

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Do This IN The Pool NOT Off The Diving Board!

Properly installed Diving Boards can add great fun your pool activities this summer. Kids love them, but parents have been told over and over how dangerous they can be.  Like most activities surrounding a  swimming pool, diving boards can be risky, but knowing how to use one properly will allow you and your kids to have fun safely this summer. Following these important safety tips will help insure safe, exciting, and fun times for all:

  • NEVER run onto or along the diving board.
  • NEVER dive off the side of a diving board
  • NEVER dive into an above ground pool
  • NO  back dives.
  • ALWAYS know the depth of water before you dive.
  • ALWAYS have a adult supervise children while diving and swimming
  • NEVER dive alone!!!

Most of these tips sound like nothing more than common sense, but taking the time to discuss these rules with your kids and their friends can keep everyone happy and safe this swimming season.

As you search for the perfect diving board for your backyard inground swimming pool, the S. R. Smith Diving Boards are highly recommend.  Both BackyardCityPools.com and our vendors  support the efforts of spreading the importance of swimming pool and diving board saftey.  Happy and Safe Summer To All!

Outdoor Entertaining, Pool Accessories, Pool and Spa Chemicals, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool Fun

Time For The Pool Parties To Begin!

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It is that time of year….we are all eager to get out and enjoy our swimming pools.  Most of us are busy purchasing all our pool chemicals so we can get our pool water balanced so that just as soon as the kids want to “jump” they can.  Many of us are also wondering….turn on the heater…don’t turn on the heater?  Obviously, the answer to these questions are relative to which part of the country you live in so I am not going to touch on these points today.  I am just so excited to share with you a new product that we are offering this Spring. Check out this new patio PoolParty Furniture!  It goes right in the pool.  How great would this be for your first pool party?! And the umbrellas come in different styles and sizes to fit your individual pool needs.  These are specifically designed to be placed in the pool.  Kind of reminds me of those nice hotels I used to go to that had the tiki bars in the pools that you could swim right up too.

Seems like a little bit of paradise in my own backyard.

And The Party Begins!

And The Party Begins!

Pool and Spa Maintenance

Make your Above Ground or In Ground Swimming Pool Look Like New

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Borderlines easily transforms the appearance of any pool (above or inground) within minutes. Whether it’s to cover an old faded liner or just time for an updated change, Border Lines™ instantly transforms without costly installation. Safe on all surfaces whether vinyl, fiberglass, acrylic or stainless steel.

Application and future removal couldn’t be easier! Simply peel off the Border Line™ backing and adhere along the inner perimeter of any pool. Simply peel off when you’d like to add a new design!

Your Pool Can Look Brand New

Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Safety, Pool Fun

Affordable Family Fun

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Many of us this summer are choosing to stay close to home this summer for various reasons…maybe it is a financial decision or even because of the latest media scare….the dreaded Swine Flu….Whatever your reason may be –  it is important to know that if you take the right steps to provide your kids with an outlet for fun, you will find your summer is memorable even if it is spent primarily in your own backyard.

If you don’t already have an inground swimming pool now is the time consider an high quality,economical, easy to manage Above Ground Swimming Pool.

An above ground swimming pool will enhance the beauty of your backyard, and at the same time provide a way for you and your family to get more pleasure out of those hot summer months.

Keep cool and make fun memories this summer in the comfort of your own backyard swimming pool.

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