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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 [...]

Five Reasons You’ll Love an Outdoor Spa

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

It’s that time of year again. The time we look to a bright, shiny new year for fresh chances or an improved outlook. It’s like the start of the football or baseball season: everyone begins set to zero with nothing but days ahead to demonstrate their determination to conquer. As for us, we forecast blue [...]

2019 Pool Trends

New Pool Designs & Technology for 2019

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Modern swimming pools are much more than a concrete hole filled with water. In 2018 and going into 2019, they have become destinations. Designed to provide all the comforts of an indoor space, they have the stereo systems and flat screen TVs to prove it. Fresh air is back in style! From the drama of [...]

Pool Safety Tips

Our Top Ten Tips for Pool Safety

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Like any authority on swimming pools should, the Florida Swimming Pool Association offers a solid list of pool rules with which all pool owners must comply. Their number one tip: “Have a designated pool watcher to keep an eye on swimmers at all times. This should be a responsible adult who will not become distracted. [...]

Holiday Pool Party Ideas

Pool Party Ideas for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Christmas in July has long been a fun tradition. However, as a North Carolina-based business, we never knew its true origin until we found this article in Southern Living disclosing that “Christmas in July started 84 years ago on July 24th and 25th in 1933 at a girls’ camp called Keystone Camp in Brevard, North [...]

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