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Above-Ground vs Inground Pool

Is An Above-Ground or Inground Pool Right for You?

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

There’s no denying that a backyard pool is an extraordinary addition to your home. Pools provide staycation venues, offer a multi-purpose workout facility, set the stage for family time, and of course function as the centerpiece for special occasions and the best parties of the summer. Even in the colder months when you’re sitting around [...]

Natural Pool

The Good, The Bad, and The Green About Natural Swimming Pools

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction

This trend is not new, but it is one that has continued to gain popularity in the United States. “Natural pools have been seen in Europe for decades. The first natural swimming pool was built in Austria in the 1980s. The private pool began to gain popularity, and the first public natural swimming pool was [...]

Winter Pool Prep

Best Pool Winterizing Techniques

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Swimming Pool Maintenance

Some pool seasons are longer than others, so when you close up your home’s favorite amenity will be dictated by the onset of that first frost. Even in milder climates, temperatures can still drop overnight. We think it’s best to do everything possible to protect your investment by shutting it down once you move into [...]

Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude: For This We Are Truly Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Lyon Financial News

If there has ever been time for introspection, it has been this last year and a half. A global catastrophe united us in grief and in hope. People looked out for neighbors and donated to charities. They did everything they could to keep their small businesses running by adopting innovative ways to keep the lights [...]

Pool House

All About Pool Houses, Pavilions, and Cabanas

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

It is abundantly true that the more time you spend in your backyard oasis, the more time you want to spend in your backyard oasis! And the more time you spend, the more ideas you come up with for elevating the experience. Fortunately, those wonderful extras external to your pool are no longer only available [...]

Secret Pools

The Beauty Behind Secret Pools

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

For over 40 years, we have watched the extraordinary journey of the backyard pool. What was once a simple rectangle that was too expensive a venture for many families has now transformed into a multi-dimension attraction of all shapes and sizes offering custom and prefab options at more affordable pricing. Before we dive into this [...]

2021 Pool Design Trends

This Year’s Top Pool Design Trends

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

The number one trend in pool designs today is… anything goes! If you want your version of a resort-style pool, or wish to adopt the tiny pool craze to outfit a smaller niche, you can. Advancements in pool design and manufacturing give dimension to your wildest dreams about elevating your outdoor space. Rectangular or kidney-shaped [...]

Pool Safety

The ABCs of Pool Safety

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

We love our pools. They’re the perfect source of family time and offer a venue for those refreshing full body workouts! To wholly enjoy every aspect of a backyard pool, it’s essential for families to put just as much consideration and planning into safety as we do to aesthetics. Fortunately, technology comes to the rescue [...]

How to Balance the Calcium Hardness Level in Your Pool

How to Balance the Calcium Hardness Level in Your Pool

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Maintenance

Remember those required reading lists you used to get over summer vacation? You’ll recall that if you read the books over the course of the summer, they were way easier to get through. However, if you put reading them off, you likely spent those last precious days trying to pack all those pages in before [...]

financing

Five Questions to Ask When Financing a Swimming Pool

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Pool Financing

You’ve made the decision: you’re getting a swimming pool. Maybe you have just started the process and you have your favorite pool designs saved to your Pinterest board; maybe you have met with several designers and are narrowing down your pool company of choice. As you nail down the myriad of decisions to be made [...]

filter

Pool Filters: How to Choose

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Maintenance

Pools have several moving parts, and today most of those features can be controlled with a phone app. Yet another wonderful luxury, courtesy of technology! In your backyard paradise, your pool’s filter and pump are at the heart of it all. If the proper one isn’t installed or appropriately maintained, you’ll be swimming essentially in [...]

Best Pool Accessories

Must-Have Pool Accessories!

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Sure, maintaining a pool takes some time and effort, BUT the benefits far outweigh a little drudgery! Just step outside that door and take a deep breath of fresh air. Then look out across the yard and feast your eyes on your own sea of tranquility – all yours for the dipping and the diving. [...]

Workout

How to Get a Full Body Workout in Your Backyard Pool

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

There’s no doubt we are huge fans of outdoor pools. One of the best things about them is their versatility. Your pool can go from being a field for water sports, to a glistening centerpiece for a backyard wedding, to a relaxing Zen zone, to the most refreshing fitness center you’ve ever known! When it [...]

Algae

How to Get Rid of Your Pool’s Algae

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Everyone loves a backyard pool! They set the tone for the best-ever barbeques and add ambiance to every occasion. Pools also bring families together. They serve as personal gyms and relaxation stations. They’re the destination for your next staycation! The one thing people complain about is the time they need to dedicate to the upkeep. [...]

Indoor Pools

Indoor Pools: The Answer to How to Swim in a Snowstorm

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Outdoor kitchens, televisions, and crackling fireplaces have been at the heart of the trend to bring the indoors outside. Expanding viable living space to the often-uncharted territory of the backyard has allowed us to spend more time in the fresh air while enjoying every “in-house” amenity. The centerpiece of alfresco entertainment centers is typically a [...]

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