Monday, 28 January 2019

7 Advantages of Installing an Indoor Swimming Pool



Swimming pools, in general, have many benefits towards physical and mental health of us humans, but indoor swimming pools have some advantages that the outdoor ones cannot match. Other than being relaxing and fun, indoor swimming surely have other benefits, due to which many people prefer an indoor swimming pool, instead of an outdoor one.

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

7 Important Aspects of Pool Landscaping & Amazing Ideas



Every home-owner wishes to have a pool that has a picture perfect frame. The only way to achieve it is with proper pool landscaping around it. Without it, the pool will just look plain and boring. Have a picture-perfect swimming pool installation with our pool landscaping ideas. These can elevate the visual as well as the monetary appeal of your home.

Thursday, 17 January 2019

6 Secrets Companies Don’t Tell Before Swimming Pool Installation



If you are thinking about getting a swimming pool installation or are on the verge of signing a contract, wait! Know about these secrets that pool installation companies will not discuss with you. This will let you choose a quality pool designer and constructor, making you save money and time on your construction.


Thursday, 10 January 2019

How to Find the Best Swimming Pool Contractor



It’s time for homework! No, it is not about your child’s homework but this is something for yourself. Some homework that can help you save some substantial amount of money, one of such homework can be ensuring that your swimming pool contractor meets the most critical of pre-requisites, ensuring that you have a superior pool installation.

Wednesday, 9 January 2019

Tips To Keep Your Kids Safe Around The Pool

Every year Canada witnesses several deaths due to unintentional drowning, of which, according to the Canadian Drowning Report 2018, about 8% of the total deaths are caused in private pools. Most of these deaths are in the age group of 20 to 34-year-olds. Many parents will be wondering with this data as to how safe the swimming pools in Toronto are for their kids. 

Pools are safe for your kids if you, as a guardian or parent adhere to certain guidelines. This will enable your kids to have a flawless pool experience without any mishaps. 

Guidelines to make your Swimming Pool Safe for Kids

You can educate your own kids regarding pool safety but how can you reach out to their friends who are just there for a quick swim. As an adult or parent, you need to follow below-mentioned tips or guidelines to make the pool experience safe for everyone. 

1. Proactive Parent Supervision

Nothing beats strict supervision. As a parent, you might have developed good protective instincts and it is time to put them to use with pools as well. 

What kind of supervision works well?


  • On normal days: A parent can perform active supervision. With active, we mean no reading, no texting, complete attention towards the pool at all means. 


  • In case of events or parties: You can choose a designated pool watcher at parties. You can also assign shifts to make the task easy. 

2. Pool Fence and Safety

Isolate your backyard from your pool area with Pool Fences. Children love to play and usually have no sense of their whereabouts, due to this, they can fall into the pool and drown. To avoid such a situation, add a fence. 

      Pre-requisites of choosing a fence:


  • The fence should be at least 4 feet tall.
  • It should have a self-latching or self-closing gate.
  • Should be easy to remove, when entertaining adult guests.

3. Pool Alarms

Drowning does not create much of a noise, due to which it is quite tough to notice when someone is drowning. To avoid this, you must install pool alarms. These pool alarms monitor the pool for you and alarm the home-owners when there is any strange movement in the water body. There are many alarms that can be worn by the kids themselves. These alarms trigger when the kids fall into the pool. 

4. High Locks on all windows and doors

Kids tend to develop great learning skills at a very young age. This enables them to open doors and locks without you being aware of it. This can land them up in unwanted territories such as the pool area. Avert such situations by installing high locks on all your home’s doors and windows, making them be at a height that is out of reach from your kids.  

5. Swimming Lessons and CPR

Having proper swimming lessons and knowing CPR, are quintessential towards being well-equipped for any mishaps. Your child can be exposed to the water right from when they are infants. Babies tend to develop strong muscles to support their neck and head at a very early age of being 3 months old. This can let them in the pool with floaties to learn the basics of swimming. For competitive swimming, you might have to wait for your kid to get older, between the age of 3 to 5 years old. In case of any accidental falls in the pool, your kid should know the drill to turn over and float.


Even the best of swimmers can drown. Knowing these lessons will not secure your child against unforeseen situations but you as well, need to be prepared. If all these tiers of protections fail, you need to know how to perform a CPR. 

We understand that many parents believe in the saying ‘Prevention is better than cure’, but we feel that you should never prevent your kid from getting inside the pool. Here are a few benefits that will change your mind. 

Benefits of Swimming Pools for Kids

Being in the water can let the children develop the following skills:

Co-ordination

Swimming as an activity can help improve motor skills with better muscle movement. This allows your kid to have better coordination. 

Strength and Balance

Even while naively splashing around in your swimming pool in Toronto, your kid can cultivate great strength and balance. 

Exploratory learning

Summer swims can be a great activity for your kid to learn or explore more about water and learn all the things associated with it, right from knowing about other water living forms to learning all about water displacement. You will be surprised as to how quickly can your children pick up on these things. 

Get a Swimming Pool in Toronto, ideal for your kid!

If your kid is an infant, let their first swimming pool be a splash pool. Later when they grow a bit older (above the age of 3), install a zero-entry swimming pool that has a gradual transition from shallow to steeper depths, making it a great choice for every age-group. Your kids can learn how to swim in the shallow area and then move to a steeper one when they are ready. Want to get this swimming pool in Toronto? Get in touch with Land-con. These pools are challenging to build and you require an expert like Land-con on board. Call us at 416 504 5263 to know more!

Friday, 28 December 2018

For Families: What Should You Look for in Swimming Pool Designs?



What is the one thing that happens when the family gets together? They reminisce the fun times, the good times that are built around some amazing experiences. One way to build such memories is by having a swimming pool installation at home. Swimming pools are a valuable asset that can provide a great family time and a space for relaxation for many years.

Thursday, 27 December 2018

Things To Consider While Remodelling Your Custom Swimming Pool

Is your custom swimming pool showing cracks or stains? If yes, then it is time to remodel. Remodelling your swimming pool can completely enhance the overall appeal and lets you enjoy a pool that feels like new. But before you take the decision of remodelling, know these few things that you ought to consider for your custom swimming pool.

1. Water Elements

Water elements are highly impressive and leave a soothing effect on the users. Such elements include:

  • Jets
  • Waterfalls
  • Mini-geysers and more

Many home-owners like to keep it natural and so add artificial stone waterfalls that look exceptionally natural and are highly durable. If children are also going to use your pool, consider adding:

  • Water Slides
  • Fountains
  • Bubblers

These will enable your kids to enjoy the feeling of being at a waterpark, at home. 

2. Fire-pit Options

Want to have an element that is simple to set up and maintain? Install a Fire-Pit. Many people like to have all things custom and natural. They can choose the option of installing a wood-burning fire pit. But these natural fire-pits require superior upkeep. If you do not wish to spend so much of your time in maintaining, you can choose to have the other alternatives in propane and natural gas. These may cost you more but are highly convenient as they do not require any cleanup. 

3. Lighting Solutions

This is the area where you can explore endlessly. Lightings for pool reflect your style and complement the architecture of your home. There are many versatile options to choose from, depending upon your budget. You can install pool floor LED light or have lighted pathways or plantations, to make your backyard picture-perfect. 

4. Luxurious Additions

Such additions may include beach entries and vanishing pool. These are costly options but when you are having a custom swimming pool installation, you not only want it to look different but exhibit a certain style and class. These elements can help you with that. Not only do they have a luxurious appeal, but when combined with each other, they can become eco-friendly as well. 

Remodel the custom swimming pools to break-away from your existing mundane pool and have a transformation of a lifetime. To get this for your backyard, get in touch with Land-con. Call us at 416 504 5263 to get an instant quote!