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2019 Pool Trends

What’s Cool in Pool Trends for 2019

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas, Swimming Pool Construction

There was a time (think back in the 1950s) when the backyard pool was pretty much a hole in the ground filled with water. You added a raft or two and some fruity libations garnished with paper umbrellas, and you had a party! While the spirit of the backyard oasis is still the same, the [...]

Eco-friendly Pool

Eco-Friendly Pools: Plunge Into a Refreshing Backyard Pond!

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas, Swimming Pool Construction

You may not own an electric car or have a compost pile in your yard, but no contribution to protecting Earth’s natural resources is too small. You can make little differences every day that eventually become a way of life while setting an example for your children. Eco-friendly pledges like solar panels on residential roofs [...]

Staycation

Tips for Planning the Best Staycation

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Planning a vacation is always exciting. Looking forward to that change of scenery, selecting points of interest to explore… just getting away from it all. We work hard, we need to rejuvenate. We’ve all also experienced the downside of vacations away from home: the expense, traveling with whining kids, packing everything you need while still [...]

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor Lighting: Lights! Camera! Action!

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Probably one of the greatest things about the modern outdoor space is that you have just about as many options to design, build, and install updates and improvements as you do inside your home. An incredible array of outdoor furniture from which to choose Integrated landscaping and rock garden solutions A rainbow selection of sail [...]

New Pool Construction Materials

Five New Pool Construction Materials

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction

In pool design, the trends just keep on coming. From the brilliant tiny pool craze to installations of well-appointed outdoor kitchens, this is an industry that continues to excite. Even long-time pool owners can make subtle changes to their existing installations to add more modern features. It’s actually fairly easy for example to transform your [...]

Summer Fun

Seize the Summer!: Tips for Living Your Best Life Poolside

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

If you weren’t snowed in or hit by the sheer fury of Mother Nature this year with tornadoes and bouts of flooding, then you at least know someone who endured the worst she had to dole out. But without shadow we wouldn’t know sunshine, so perhaps we take a lesson from the dregs of the [...]

Spa

Splash into Your Dream Spa

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

The word “spa” conjures soothing activities. Whether a trendy resort oasis or that fizzy circle of water adjacent to your backyard pool, you’re in a space that melts the day’s stresses. While the modern spa boasts multiple amenities along with Bluetooth-enabled functionalities, the history of the spa dates well back into civilization’s history with a [...]

July 4th Party Ideas

Best July 4th Party Ideas

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

The juggernaut Broadway musical, Hamilton, has brought with it (besides the most profoundly moving score in years) a resurgence of our understanding of the intricacies that led to our nation’s first steps toward freedom and self-governance. It brilliantly showcases the jubilant complexity of a country in its infancy. With this year’s July 4th anniversary of [...]

Swimming Lessons for Children

Swimming Lessons for Children

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Every summer you hear the horrific stories. You may even know a parent who has endured the worst possible nightmare. According to a United States Consumer Product Safety Commission press release, “From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2018, at least 148 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas.” The World [...]

Here Comes the Sun! Shade Solutions for Your Yard

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

There are probably thousands of songs about sunshine… how happy it makes us and how its warmth fuels the soul. The famous Temptations sang about how love feels like sunshine on a cloudy day. As the center of our solar system, the sun fills our days with beautiful, life-supporting light. It’s also the happy icon [...]

The Tiny Pool Trend

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Today, Americans are embracing some non-traditional customs. From hosting destination and backyard weddings, to launching start-ups in lieu of holding corporate jobs, to installing tiny pools in our yards, we are changing how we celebrate special events and even how we make a living. Like passionate serial entrepreneurs who flourish on the fringe, doing things [...]

Get Excited (And Prepared), It’s Pool Season!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas, Swimming Pool Maintenance

We are not rushing the calendar at all! It’s just time to get that To Do List together so you are ready when the weather is. We are fond of saying that it is never bad form to ask a friend or neighbor for help. Especially if they enjoy partaking of your backyard paradise, then [...]

Fun Facelifts for Your Outdoor Entertainment Center

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Putting a fresh face on your home can be costly. These projects can also test your patience. Besides the expense, there’s the aftermath. The war against that sheetrock dust — it takes a long time to wage. While these updates are typically satisfying once completed, the mention of home renovations to a homeowner will surely [...]

We Are Gathered Here Today… at This Backyard Wedding

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Santa’s elves must have pitched in to help because by February 15th the Valentine’s Day candy and stuffed bears that littered America’s shelves were whisked away to be replaced by chocolate Easter eggs and Peeps®. It seems the seasonal turnovers get earlier every year, but it still means we’re almost officially in spring! The time [...]

Finishes

Our Top Three Swimming Pool Floors and Finishes

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

We are fond of saying that modern swimming pools and decks are true extensions of indoor space. With outdoor furniture and backyard kitchens that rival any interior’s décor, you’ll realize a lot of extra square footage to share with family and friends! Outdoor entertainment areas are the new family room; a gathering space to host [...]

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