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Christmas in the Tropics

Celebrating Christmas in the Tropics

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Most holiday cards (and even movies!) depict snow-sprinkled landscapes and horse drawn sleighs. Sometimes it’s cozily clad merrymakers ice skating to Christmas carols. These traditional scenes certainly make it “feel like Christmas” full of fa-la-la-la-las. Now cut to the seasonal revelers in places like Florida and California. Although there’s not a snowflake in sight, that [...]

Outdoor Kitchen

What Does an Outdoor Kitchen Need?

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Many of us are still working from home and/or overseeing our kids’ education from the kitchen table. Although your long-awaited trip to Tahiti may be on hold, perhaps it’s time to look to your backyard to find the serenity you seek — after a long day of 6th grade math! And Zoom meetings! To branch [...]

pollinator garden

How to Build a Pollinator Garden

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

As a society, we’ve become increasingly conscious of ways to preserve and protect our environment. We’ve learned to reduce, reuse, and recycle. We make sustainable choices in our flooring and our pool decking using materials like cork, bamboo, and concrete. We plant trees and contribute to compost piles. We try to conserve water and use [...]

fiberglass pool

The Advantages of Fiberglass Pools

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction

There’s nothing like a shimmering backyard pool. It offers an invitation to sun, swim laps, cool off, and even win your neighborhood’s aquatic volleyball championship! Like a multi-purpose arena, you can change the way you relax and even how you get those fitness blocks into your week when you have a pool just outside the [...]

saltwater pool vs chlorine pool

Chlorine vs Saltwater Pools: Which to Choose?

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction

Installing a backyard pool is one of the best investments you will ever make. First of all, they add serenity to the space. Water views are soothing while creating a unique ambiance. And then you can frame that glistening liquid with dramatic fire bowls. The contrast between these two elements will make for a refuge [...]

gardening for better health

How to Garden Your Way to Health

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

On the face of it, gardening appears to be a chore. Perhaps one not too far removed from lawn mowing. But actually, it’s a hobby, a diversion, a calling, and even a way of life. And it’s so good for you! People across the world have currently had more time to be introspective. With so [...]

pizza oven

What to Cook in Your Outdoor Pizza Oven – Besides Pizza!

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Whether you’re watching a flickering candle or are mesmerized by a crackling campfire, our natural instincts draw us to hearths of all kinds. Our ancestors used fire for warmth and light, and even for protection. Later, hearths in family homes were central to frontier life. Picture those huge cauldrons of soups and stews simmering over [...]

Your Guide to Pool Decking

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Like the perfect frame for a piece of art, your pool decking will elevate the look and feel of your aquatic paradise. There are so many elements that combine to create your unique aesthetic — from fire bowls to swim-up bars, to landscaping, lighting, and sound design. Everything is a factor that adds to the [...]

Backyard Landscaping for Beginners

Backyard Landscaping for Beginners

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

We are quite fond of saying that your outdoor space is a beautiful extension of your indoor space. Anyone who loves their alfresco entertainment center knows that the pool and patio are the new family room and kitchen. What’s especially refreshing is this is an area virtually free of technology. (At least the kind you [...]

Labor Day Recipes and Party Planning Tips

It’s Labor Day! Recipes and Party Planning Ideas for Everyone!

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

A summertime favorite, Labor Day is the annual celebration of American workers. Whether you plan a party or not, there’s still that three-day weekend to sweeten the pot! This year has not been without its challenges, so if you do decide to invite close friends and family to join you around your backyard pool for [...]

How to Redecorate Your Outdoor Space

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Whether inside or outside your home, there are two elements that transform any space: paint and lighting. Indoors, paint is the least expensive way to redecorate. Even just one accent wall gives a room depth and drama. You can further define that newly tinted wall with a collection of artwork or photos, giving it intentional [...]

spool

What’s a Spool Pool and Why You’ll Want One!

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

As we are fond of saying, we are constantly inspired by the evolution of pool design. While the legendary baths built in Greece and Rome were ornate offerings, for years, the typical American pool was a rectangular hole filled with water; perhaps boasting a diving board. But global influence and new technologies have opened brave [...]

What to Ask Yourself Before You Build a Pool

What to Ask Yourself Before You Build a Pool

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction

If you’re a homeowner, you know how gratifying home improvement projects can be! Yes, there’s the disruption and the dust, but it’s all a means to an end. Whether you are repurposing a loft into a home theater or building an addition off the family room to support your entrepreneurial pursuits, you are increasing the [...]

Top Pool Maintenance Mistakes

Top Pool Maintenance Mistakes

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Swimming Pool Maintenance

While it’s totally worth it, there’s a decent amount of work that goes in to caring for a backyard pool. To maintain your investment, you want to: be consistent and exercise caution with the chemicals. Regarding consistency, apps make your pool smart. They can also take some of the pressure off you and remove the [...]

How to Create the Perfect Pool

How to Create the Perfect Pool

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Paradise may be challenging to imagine. Especially when you’re building a career, running a household, raising kids, taking care of your aging parents, and everything else that commands your time. But…perhaps you’ve seen your calendar clear to transform your backyard into a space that can be both a Zen and a workout/play zone. You may [...]

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