10 Gunite Pool Features That Improve Your Backyard

Backyard oasis with gunite swimming pool, vibrant garden, and shaded lounge area behind residential home

A simple guide to choosing the right features for your gunite pool Designing a gunite pool can feel overwhelming. There are dozens of features to choose from, and not all of them will work for your space, budget, or style. This guide breaks down 10 of the most popular pool features, what they actually do, […]

10 Swimming Pool Water Feature Ideas (Besides Rock Waterfalls)

Multiple deck jets shooting arcing streams over a dark-tiled contemporary pool at golden hour

Rock waterfalls and grottos are beautiful, but they’re not right for every backyard. If you want something sleeker, more contemporary, or just different, you have a lot of options. These 10 swimming pool water features range from affordable deck jets to high-end rain curtains, and each one adds movement, sound, and visual interest in a […]

Pool Coping 101: What It Is and How to Pick the Best One for Your Pool

Tan flagstone pool coping framing a freeform pool with a rock slide, swim-up bar, and brick paver deck

Wondering what pool coping is and which kind is best for your pool? Here’s the quick answer: pool coping is the stone or concrete edge that caps the top of your pool wall, and the best type comes down to your style, your climate, and your budget. Whether you’re building a new pool or remodeling […]

Rain Stopped Your Pool Build? Here’s Why It’s Not Starting Back Up Tomorrow

Rain falling on a backyard pool excavation with rebar steel grid, plywood forms, and standing water

Rain hits. Work stops. And somehow one wet afternoon turns into two weeks of absolutely nothing happening in your backyard. Pool construction delays are the least fun part of building a pool, and nearly every homeowner hits them. Here is what is actually going on back there while you wait, so the silence makes sense.

Small Backyard Pool Ideas That Actually Work (With Real Examples)

small backyard pool with attached spa, deck jets, and compact patio design

Trying to plan for a small backyard pool that you actually like can feel impossible. Between property lines, existing landscaping, and limited square footage, most homeowners assume they don’t have enough space. The truth? You probably do. With the right design strategy, even tight or awkward yards can fit a functional, beautiful inground pool. Below […]

7 Kid-Friendly Pool Features for Your Backyard (Ranked by Fun)

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If your kids are spending more time at the neighbor’s house than yours, your pool might be missing something. The good news: you don’t need a waterpark budget to build a backyard your family actually wants to use. Whether you’re planning a new pool or thinking about a remodel, these seven features make a real […]

How Do I Choose a Gas Pool Heater? 5 Questions to Ask First

Steam rising from a heated spa beside an inground pool on an overcast winter day

Your pool is getting chilly, summer is fading, and you’re not ready to cover it up yet. So you started shopping for a gas pool heater… and got buried in BTUs, efficiency ratings, and metal types. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: picking the right heater comes down to 5 simple questions. Get them right […]

Swimming Pool Heaters: How to Pick a Replacement Unit

Rectangular gunite pool with attached raised spa, sheer descent waterfall wall, and two fire bowls in a landscaped backyard

Your pool heater finally gave out. Before you buy a replacement, it’s worth taking a few minutes to do your homework. The right unit can save you hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs. The wrong one will cost more to run and wear out faster. Here’s what to know before you buy. Three […]

Pool Heat Pump or Gas Heater? Here Is How to Pick

Steam rising from a heated spa beside an inground pool on an overcast winter day

A pool heat pump can cut your heating costs in half, or it can leave you standing on the deck at 68 degrees wondering why nothing is happening. Which one you get depends on three things: where you live, whether you have a spa, and how far ahead you plan your swims. Answer those and […]

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