The weather is heating up and with it comes much more time spent outdoors, enjoying those active days of summer. Many of our kids are running and swimming, playing around and participating in outdoor sports.   Warmer weather means much more skin is exposed to the sun, so this is the time to [...]

  If you’re lucky enough to have a swimming pool and also lucky enough to have the sun to use it then keeping it clean is all important. You want a pool to be fresh and inviting for everyday use and so you can get the most from this refreshing pastime.   By taking a [...]

  Plan your vacation with your infant A week or two in the sun is the highlight of most people’s summer, but if you’re taking your baby away for the first time, you may be experiencing a few jitters as well as excitement about your forthcoming trip. Every parent naturally wants to do all they [...]

  Marco Polo This has to be an all time classic pool game. I remember playing this for hours when I was little. One player is “it” and she must close her eyes while everyone scatters. Then after 1 minute she calls out, “Marco,” to which the remaining players must answer back, “Polo”. She uses [...]

Adding a “WOW” Factor to Your Pool   Building a pool or spa is a large investment and should be done right the first time because it a permanent addition to your home. Once you commit to building, there are a lot of decisions to make, and each one deserves thoughtful consideration. What shape do [...]

How Some States Are Proactively Preventing Pool Drownings   Over a year ago Rockville, New York was one of the first town boards to consider passing a “pool fence law” in an effort to reduce drownings in personal swimming pools. The motion was originally discussed as far back as October 2012 and included a bit [...]

Solar Power or Heat Pump?   Heating a swimming pool is by no means a low cost venture and any savings you can make should be welcome. Of the greener options out there, two of the most popular and most efficient are solar heating and heat pumps. These two alternatives are a lot more efficient, [...]

 A Guide To Lighting Your Pool Area Especially in the warmer months, decks, porches, and patios around the pool are some your house’s most important “rooms.” They’re the perfect venues for leisurely brunches, festive grills, and just hanging out after a relaxing swim. But, when the sun goes down, you don’t want to scrimp on [...]

  Blue Sky Pools began a decade ago with a focus on customer service and attention to detail. With a growing business and growing families, our passion is to create a safe and beautiful pool and spa area the whole family can enjoy.   We like to provide the peace of mind that all families [...]

How much it cost to own a pool?   A swimming pool is one of the best additions you can have on your property. Installing the pool is usually the easy part; the challenge comes in when you have to maintain it at its best possible condition. If you live in or around Los Angeles [...]