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Luxury Pool Decking

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Swimming Pool Construction

If you gave ten interior designers a room to decorate in contemporary decor, you’d get ten different takes on what they believe makes a room functional and fashionable. It’s the same with backyard pools (and snowflakes!). No two are alike. Even if every pool in your neighborhood were rectangularly shaped, they would each boast a [...]

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Backyard Birdwatching 101

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Known as “birding” The National Audubon Society states there are 47 million birders in the United States alone. There are also as many tips online of how to bird. These winged creatures are fascinating. The next time you’re at a traffic light, look up to the electrical wires and watch how they land with military [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

July 4th Party Ideas

The Best July 4th Party Ideas

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Gathering around your backyard’s pool is the classic (and probably the best!) way to celebrate anything. Around that shimmering centerpiece you can create any ambiance you want from a classic kids’ party with balloons and perhaps a few clowns, to a stunning outdoor wedding complete with a party tent and musicians. The versatility of your [...]

Block Party

Block Parties and the Best BBQ Recipes!

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Despite the challenges of these times, we’ve all read the stories and seen the videos that celebrate our indomitable human spirit. People are coming to the aid of those they’ve never met; conferring the simplest acts of kindness that resonate so deeply. For inspiration, look to the footage of places like Italy’s Napoli where neighbors [...]

Cool Pool

Cost Effective Ways to Keep Your Pool Water Refreshingly Cool

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

A deep-seated garden tub is a somewhat upscale amenity that has made its way into master bedroom suites across the country. Also known as a soaking tub, it is typically oval and free-standing. Because it is larger and offers more depth than the typical bathtub, it has become synonymous with luxury. Submersion in that warm, [...]

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Backyard Pools: How to Find the Shape That Suits

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Like any home improvement, you want to get the maximum benefit by making the best use of your space. If you’re having a gazebo built, you’ll wish to take into account how you’ll use it, how much furniture needs to be accommodated, and where best to position the structure itself. If you think this graceful [...]

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