How to Cool Down Your Pool

Modern villa with pool, view from the garden

For most of the year, you’ll usually have trouble keep your pool warm enough to swim in. However, during the peak of summer, you may have a few blistering hot days that make your pool seem more like a sauna. You need your pool to be cool for you to cool down as well, but… Read more »

Sun Safety Tips for When You’re Swimming in the Pool

Beach hat, orange juice and sunglasses near the swimming pool

Summer is here, and you know what that means—plenty of hours spent in and around the pool! While sliding down the pool slide and swimming in the water is always good fun, you also need to be wary of sun exposure. Too much exposure to the sun can cause your skin to burn and even… Read more »

How to Choose the Color of Your Pool Slide

blue pool slide in water park

Whether you’re a homeowner or a businessowner, a slide can add an extra bit of fun to your pool. But finding the right pool slide is easier said than done. One of the factors you’ll have to consider is what color you want your slide to be. To help you make your decision, we’re going… Read more »

Preparing Your Slide for Spring and Summer

pool slide

Now that the winter season is retreating, it’s time to focus on reopening your pool. A big part of that is ensuring that your pool slide is ready and safe to function. Here, we detail some steps you should take to get your pool slide ready for spring and summer. Get your water running Before… Read more »

Pool Slide Safety Tips

teen girl sliding down pool slide

Swimming pool slides add to the fun of a pool. However, you also want to make sure you stay safe. Here, we go through some pool slide safety tips so that you and your guests can stay safe and have fun at the same time. Make sure your slide meets federal safety standards The first… Read more »

4 Factors to Consider When Installing a Pool Slide

child on a pool slide

Every pool needs a slide. They’re fun for adults and children, and they can work with almost any type of in-ground pool. However, before you start to install your pool slide, there are a few things you need to consider. Size of your pool While slides can come in many shapes and sizes, the bigger… Read more »

How to Choose the Right Waterslide Support Option Based on Your Landscaping

When you purchase a waterslide from Dolphin Waterslides, you’ll want something that is not only fun, but also blends seamlessly in with your current landscaping. But how do you accomplish that? Thankfully, there are many waterslide support options that can be customized to your particular landscaping. Concrete piers Concrete piers are an excellent option if… Read more »

Winter Pool Slide Maintenance

pool in wintertime

Winter is here, and with that comes many problems. Not only do you have to plow your driveway, heat your home, and keep an eye on your home’s exterior, you also have to check in on your pool. Your pool’s plumbing can fall victim to the frigid winter temperatures. This is especially true for your… Read more »

How to Choose the Right Water Slide

Home pool and waterslide

Every pool deserves its own water slide. But what kind of water slide is right for you? At Dolphin Waterslides, we offer a wide range of custom swimming pool water slides. In this article, we discuss some of the factors you should consider when choosing the right water slide for your pool. Size – long… Read more »

Tree Trunk Water Slide Supports

There are so many possibilities when it comes to supporting your water slides.  We see them so often and thought it might be a great time to start showing you some options when it comes to adding your water slide to your next inground pool project. Blue Water Custom Pools sent these awesome photos in… Read more »