Lucky New Yorkers may soon find themselves enjoying a refreshing swim in a one-of-a-kind, floating, plus-shaped pool nestled in the East River. Conceived in 2010 by a dedicated team of engineers, the +POOL project aims to transform the East River into a safe and clean aquatic haven. At its core, +POOL functions as a cutting-edge aquatic filtering facility, capable of purifying a staggering one million gallons of the once-infamous East River water each day. Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement of a $16 million investment, combined from both the city and the state, signifies a significant step towards realizing this ambitious dream. With testing at scale expected to commence as early as summer 2024, the team envisions completing the project, transforming it into a freely accessible public swimming pool, by the following year.

The improved water quality of New York’s rivers and harbors over the past three decades, thanks to measures like the elimination of raw sewage dumping and the reduction of Combined Sewer Overflows, lays the foundation for the +POOL project. Friends of +POOL notes that these waters are now among the cleanest they’ve been in years, creating an opportune moment to explore safe access for public recreation. The innovative three-layer filtration system and final disinfection process developed by +POOL meet bathing beach standards for swimmable water. Having filed patents in 2017 and 2018, the project has already undergone successful testing phases in the East River, building confidence in the feasibility of this floating, self-filtering marvel.

The journey of +POOL began with a Kickstarter campaign in 2010, raising over $40,000 and leading to the initial filtration tests at Brooklyn Bridge Park in 2011. Subsequent campaigns in 2013, which raised over $300,000, funded scaled testing in the Hudson River in 2014. Collaborations with experts in naval architecture, fabrication, filtration textiles, and marine science demonstrated the viability of the technology. The establishment of the nonprofit organization Friends of +POOL in 2015 further solidified the project’s commitment to creating a chemical-free, natural river water filtration system. Governor Hochul’s substantial investment not only propels +POOL towards completion but also marks a historic effort, representing the largest statewide investment in swimming since the New Deal era of the 1930s. As New York seeks ways to provide safe water recreation in response to a record-breaking summer heatwave, +POOL stands as a promising solution to both cool off residents and promote swimming education.

The interior design of this shipping container house occupies four 40-foot Dry HC shipping containers, with modern and pleasant environments.

With an open concept layout, it integrates the kitchen, dining room, and living room. Of the three bedrooms, one is a suite and the other two are demi-suites, all with a beautiful view of the pool.

This towel tree makes the perfect addition for any pool or hot tub owner!

The Towel Tree offers an effective and unique trendy way to dry your pool towels along with organizing the pool side/hot tub area. Each towel tree is handmade in the United States with a rustic and distressed finish that is sure to be a good fit for any patio. These towel trees are partially assembled but come with easy instructions to complete the assembly. All towel trees that are painted come in a distressed/rustic finish unless otherwise stated. Check the price in the link below…

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Being blessed in the chest is not always a blessing in life too. Many women have different health issues because of this, not to mention that it makes it hard to find suitable clothing or doing daily activities like sleeping on your chest.
But there is a very cool company, that decided to help out all the women of the world and solve their issues one step at a time.
They are called Bravissimo and designed the world’s first floating pool that has a dedicated space for boobs. Yes, it is a great design that helps women of all shapes and sizes enjoy a nice float in the pool while sitting on their chest.
The compartment created by Bravissimo for their inflatable floating pool is called a “cup holder” and costs about $35 so it is a great investment and one that you can use for years to come.
And since comfort should be your priority, it will be worth your money as it is also a fun item to have around and share with your friends on vacations.

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This pool accessory is such a great idea and one that will help you do good to other living beings. If you have a pool you probably found lots of tiny dead critters that have drowned in your pool and it’s not a pleasant sight or thought.

To avoid this from ever happening again, Froglog is a tiny pool ramp which can come in handy in saving any small animal that might wander around your pool.
So if frogs, lizards, squirrels, ducklings happen to want to take a bath in your pool at night, you can wake up without feeling nervous about what you’ll find inside your pool.
Froglog will serve as a ramp and every small animal getting inside your pool will be able to get out easily. The reviews left by those who purchased the product are very good and many have managed to save tiny creatures from drowning by investing in the Froglog.

It is very easy to set up and costs only $15 so it is a great investment for both you and any small visitors that might stumble into your garden. This is available in the link below…

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We have had this in the pool all summer and have had no critters lost. Normally there were 2 or 3 frogs a week, but none this year. It helps all kinds of animals. My wife took this picture of a baby rabbit it saved today. We lifted it out and it hopped away. Great product.

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Solar Pool Flowers will add a few degrees to your pool by absorbing sunlight. Just toss them in your pool and when the sun hits them they begin to generate heat.

Solar Pool Flowers are safe, convenient, stylish and great for any size pool. These are available in the link below…

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This amazing pool will help you feel the sand on your feet even if you don’t live close to the beach. It is a pool made from sand that will offer the ultimate beach experience and make your Summer truly unforgettable.
The Piscinas de Arena pools are made of shotcrete concrete and have high resistance and durability. The experience they offer is one of tranquility and calmness, as the sand pools are carefully designed with the help of architects and technicians.
The company specializes in both new designs as well as the reconstruction of old pools, and each one can be personalized according to the client’s needs.
The sand pools are a luxury item and have a continuous lining made with sand that fully adheres to the concrete base. Besides their modern aspect, they are also very easy to clean and maintain and have an anti-slip system too.
If you want to learn more about the features of these pools, their shapes, and sizes, visit the Piscinas de Arena website and contact the company for extra details.

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Every summer, we have this urge to be around water, cooling off or just relaxing near a water source. The reason is obvious: hot weather and dry ambiance. The solution is also clear: an outdoor swimming pool. What happens when you don’t actually have the space or money to build the pool you wish? An easy compromise is to make your own swimming pool using a livestock tank in the DIY project.

Having your own pool in your yard can be a true blessing. Just think about it how cool it would be to go home after a long and hot summer day, and take a bath in your pool. Pools are usually a big investment, but nowadays the market is full of above ground pools which can be a great and cheaper option. But as anything else that is purchased and installed for the first time, above the ground pools have their own special conditions. For instance, when you want to set up such a pool, always keep in mind that positioning is important. Make sure you have enough space for it and avoid placing the pool under trees, otherwise you will have constantly clean the fallen leaves and bugs from its surface. Also, start preparing the area before installing the pool, as you will need a clean space and preferably a concrete base (you can also use soil or sand). Watch in the video below how to build a deck around a pool..

Here’s a detailed video on how to build a deck around a pool, by Craig Heffernan. We start by digging the holes, building the frame, screwing down the decking, building stairs, a swing gate, and access door, lattice and frame, baluster railing and treating the new wood with my favorite CWF cedar tone color. The deck is built partially around the pool. We used treated lumber on the entire project. We used ACQ approved screws and nails.