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Do You Pee in the Pool?
The Memorial Day weekend means pools across the country will be opening for the Summer. In light of the start of swim season, a bit of news caught my eye — in a recent survey, one in five Americans admitted to peeing in the pool. Wow!
Cool Idea: Ostrich 3-in-1 Chair
I'm not gonna lie: I like to flash a little tan in the Summer. But getting an even color can be tricky on the beach when you also want to read. So I was kind of thrilled when I came across this Ostrich 3-in-1 Chair ($89).
Kidmazing: Tot Knows How to Break 'Em on the Pool Table!
Embedded video from CNN VideoA 23-month-old doesn't come to mind when one conjures up the image of a pool shark, but it should. Keith O'Dell, 23 months old, keeps his eye on the eight ball and can't stand to scratch! The tot who is likely still in diapers spends two to three hours a day angling his stick around his mini felt table perfecting shots.
Casa Quickie: Keeping Bees Away From Your Pool
It's hard to enjoy your endless Summer if bee stings come hand in hand with taking a dip in your pool. But bees have many uses for water, including drinking and using as material to build hives. So, unless there's another source of water nearby, you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll be making a poolside visit.
Midday Muse: Everybody in the Pool
Wondering where this cool, patterned pool is located? I can tell you that you'll be surprised by the answer. To find out, read moreJump into ClubSwim!
During the dog days of Summer, I am always looking for a pool to jump in, especially now that I am all pumped up about Olympic swimming this August. Being that I don't have a pool of my own and neither does my gym, I am always wondering what local pools are available for public use.
ClubSwim.com offers an easy search tool to find local pools in your area.
Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Chesapeake Changing Cabana
Ever since I snuck up to the rooftop pool at W Hotel in New Orleans for a late-night swim, I've been convinced that a cabana is the key to the ultimate poolside haven. Not only can you use it to slip into your teeny weeny yellow polka-dot bikini, but it's also a great escape from the sun and other poolside dwellers. In other words, it's the quintessence of Summer style.
DrSugar Answers: Deadly Pools?
DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions.
DrSugar,
I have a friend who was banned from swimming as a child. She grew up with a pool in her backyard and developed a serious ear infection that landed her in the hospital.
Summer Style: Pool Photography
If you can't pop out your back door and jump into a nice, wet watering hole on those dog days this month, you can still feel the warmth of Summer in your home by purchasing some pool photography. And, if you do have a pool, hanging a photograph of one on your walls will coordinate nicely. New York-based photographer Samantha West's moody and romantic "Saint James" print (2007) is available for purchase in 22" x 22" (inquire for price) — a perfect square to soak your house in Summer style.
How Would You . . .
These 48-drawer Swimming Pool Basket Lockers ($600) were once the keepers of some groovy retro swimsuits and certainly not produced for home storage. But they've got a great industrial-style look to them that I think is worthy of personal use. In the past, the dealer's customers used the lockers to store vegetables, sewing supplies, porno (!), and socks.
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