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Inground Pool

The 4 Different Types of Inground Pools

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction

Today, we consumers have an abundance of choices. Have you looked for a new shampoo lately? The selection is dizzying. Need to buy soda? Every shelf on either side of Aisle 9 is stocked with cans and bottles of sugary effervescence. That’s all wonderful… but options can be overwhelming. That’s especially true about pools. Backyards [...]

How to Elevate Your Pool with Water Features

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

From affordable to high-end, you can outfit your own personal Great Outdoors Resort with everything from changing cabanas to brick pizza ovens. You can then frame this oasis in lush greenery and vibrant blooms. But then there’s the in-between. That reflective ingredient that stands out, but blends in. The one that adds dimension and shine [...]

Top 5 Safety Tips for Swimming

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

While driving, responsible motorists keep their wits about them and their eyes on the road. They know not to let their digital dashboard distract them. If they use their phone, they do it hands-free or invoke the do-not-disturb feature so as not to receive alerts until they reach their destination. Defensive driving saves lives. Most [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

pool shape

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 [...]

The Best Pool Designs: Which Is Right for You?

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

Feel like you’ve been trapped in a snow globe all winter? Spent too much time shoveling snow under gray skies? You may be thinking next pool season is the time when you finally build that pool! If not, then you’re just going to have to keep mowing that big plot of grass this summer. Why [...]

cleaning swimming pool

The Top 6 Do’s and Don’ts of Pool Maintenance

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Maintenance

Your brand-new pool! Likely, your first inclination is to dive in and enjoy the splish-splash of relaxation. You start thinking about all those lazy summer weekends (and rejuvenating staycations) stretching out ahead of you. And then there are the parties! Your friends lounging on floats while you fire up the grill. That there’s a picture-perfect [...]

solar pool cover

Energy Efficient Pools Need Solar Covers and Blankets

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Maintenance

From Google to Consumer Reports Magazine, a wealth of consumer information is available. But it can be overwhelming. When you are assessing your home for energy efficiency, one of your best sources of information is provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Those familiar EnergyGuide labels affixed to air conditioners, washing machines, water heaters, refrigerators, [...]

Piscine Global: Global Pool Design Meets Local Pools

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

Pools themselves are not just festive hubs around which we host barbecues and national holidays. Pools themselves are celebrated every year! Piscine Global is an annual swimming pool and wellness event. Exhibitors and innovators come together in this international collaboration to conduct demonstrations and share forward-thinking concepts for the future of pools as well as [...]

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