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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Football Tailgate Party

Ideas for Planning the Best Football Tailgate Parties

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Yes, it’s that time of year again! And we are all ready for some football! Those happy Sunday afternoons… the days spent in front of the TV cheering your team to victory or bemoaning the intercepted pass that lost the game. The ultimate team sport and loved by millions, football is one of the most [...]

Outdoor Features for Cooler Weather

Your Off-Season Spa: Outdoor Features for Cooler Weather

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Due to higher temperatures lingering in areas of the country, some people are still unofficially in pool season, while other pool lovers are finding their morning swim has turned a bit chilly. Unless your pool is in an environmentally controlled setting, this is the saddest time of year for pool owners. It’s when they see [...]

Halloween Pool Party Ideas

Make a Spooky Splash!: Halloween Pool Party Ideas

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

Yes, the Labor Day sales were barely over before retail shelves were stocked with the chocolatey goodness of Halloween candy! The year is flying by, but this is the holiday that many adults look forward to as much as their kids do. It’s when conversations about costumes to wear to work bounce off cubicle walls [...]

Need Inspiration? Check out these Insane Pools!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas

We live in a digital world. We don’t even think about it anymore; our apps and the variety of devices that keep us connected to them are simply how we conduct business. If you are under the age of 30, you have pretty much always had these conveniences at your fingertips. The rest of us [...]

A Pool: Your Next, Best Family Vacation!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas, Pool Financing, Swimming Pool Construction

We live our lives in seasons. Upcoming holidays set the tone for our to do lists and our planned calendar events. With Labor Day and the start of the new school season behind us, most parents take a huge sigh of relief that all that prep and planning is in the past. So we take [...]

Keep it Clean!: Tips & Tricks for DIY Pool Maintenance

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Backyard Ideas, Swimming Pool Maintenance

We love pools. There is no better way to say it. We love the way they sparkle in the sunlight and the way they welcome us into the weekend. We love planning the simple BBQ and those rustic, yet elegant poolside celebrations – from weddings to graduation parties. Whether you welcome friends and neighbors to [...]

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