Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What can you do to prepare for the empty nest? (10)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Start participating in activities that fill you up: volunteering, going to the movies, finding new hobbies. Find joy in things that don't involve your family. After all, you can't give your children what you don't have within yourself!

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some things to consider before designing a lap pool? (6)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Access- If pools are to be used for swimming laps the last thing you need are internal steps to swim into. Consider offset steps or niche wall steps with a stainless steel grab rail.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some things to consider before designing a lap pool? (5)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Utility- lap pools are great for exercise, however are they going to fulfill all of the families need?  It can be great to add an offset are for general play, swim outs, spas and water features to satisfy everyone.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some things to consider before designing a lap pool? (4)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Pool Cover-if you are going to heat the pool all year round you will need to maintain the heat in the pool to conserve energy costs. This can be done in a number of ways. You may decide to build the pool indoor for a year round facility. This can be a great option, but also expensive and does not allow you to enjoy the outdoor vibe in summer. There are a number of retractable polycarbonate domes available that offer the best of both words. Another way is to install an outdoor cover. This can be a simple thermal blanket on a roller, or a fully automated cover that will retract in under the pool.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some things to consider before designing a lap pool? (3)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Heating-when do you want to swim in the pool, will it be in the morning, afternoon, all year? This will affect how you heat the pool. If you are planning to swim laps every afternoon in summer and want to swim at around 25 degrees solar heating will be perfect for most people. If you want to swim all year round, or early mornings you will most likely need to consider some other type of heating- typically gas or a heat pump. Your builder will be able to help you choose.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some things to consider before designing a lap pool? (2)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Pool Dimensions - Many lap pools we build these days are 1.2m throughout. This depth allows a swimmer to tumble turn while also remaining cheaper to maintain and build due to less water and material volume. To summarize, think about how many swimmers will be in at any one time, how many strokes do you want before turning and do you need to dive in to start.