Slide, swing, slam. Pools that offer more than swimming

Slide, swing, slam. Pools that offer more than swimming

Prepackaged SetsBest for Non-criticalLandscape architect Ned Bosworth of Fullerton, California, turned a problem hillside into a slippery bonus when he designed the twisting, 20-foot-long slide that follows the steep grade. Surfaced with the same colored plaster as the pool, the slide has its own pump to keep a steady stream of water flowing down its face.If one is considering buying more than one solar powered light, like walkway lighting for example, packaged sets are available for purchase. These sets will include the LED light bulb(s), rechargeable battery, housing, and the PV panel and any other required parts, making set up extremely simple for the purchaser. In most cases, the consumer can set up their own lights without having to pay the money to hire a professional.Since the lighting systems recharge themselves everyday, the maintenance and care of them is extremely low. And, the lights will continue to work for years to come. LED bulbs last ten times longer than a standard bulb and the batteries will continue to recharge themselves. At worst, the only regular maintenance that the light will need is a cleaning every once in a while to make sure the panel is not covered with dust.Low MaintenancePhoto: Swing-up panel lifts up and slides back into enclosure above television; set then rolls out on heavy-duty drawer glidesAs mentioned before, these lighting systems are extremely easy to install. In most cases, they will need some minor assembly and then they are ready for installation. Set up rarely requires the work of a professional, for it requires no wiring, so no electrical work is needed.DisadvantagesSun Exposure

Photo: Poolside hoop provides hours of play She shoots over the outreached hands of these sopping hoopsters. The pipe base with undersize backboard unscrews from pool's brick apron