Financing a Swimming Pool: Loans Now More Readily Available
—Rates are lower, and in-house finance experts know where to find the money Building a new swimming pool is one of several kinds of home-improvement projects that observers say will increase in 2017. A recent survey by LightStream, a division of SunTrust Banks Inc., indicates 59 percent of homeowners expect to spend money on home […]
Hot Tubs vs. In-Ground Spas: What’s the Difference? Part 2 of 2
—Learn the benefits of portable spa models compared with custom concrete spas Click here for part 1 of 2: Portable Hot Tubs Part 2: Inground spas A portable hot tub or an inground concrete spa—which one is right for you? As discussed in part 1 of this article, both prefabricated hot tubs and their custom-built […]
Hot Tubs vs. In-Ground Spas: What’s the Difference? Part 1 of 2
—Learn the benefits of portable manufactured models compared with custom concrete spas Part 1: Portable Hot Tubs Few activities are more relaxing than settling into a warm, bubbly spa at the end of a hard day. Along with the health benefits of unwinding mind and body in heated, swirling water, a spa can make an […]
Buying a Home Without a Swimming Pool: Will One Fit?
—5 key backyard factors to consider for future pool construction Buying a home with an existing swimming pool may be just the type of real estate purchase you want for your lifestyle. But here’s what sometimes happens in this kind of scenario: You and your family have your hearts set on a private aquatic retreat; […]
Concrete Pools Ensure Best Versatility for Size, Shape & Configuration
—Get any design for any yard and style preference with a gunite/shotcrete pool Choices, choices, choices! With concrete pools built using gunite or shotcrete material, options for your new pool’s design and overall configuration cross the full spectrum. While you have two other options for a residential inground pool—fiberglass or vinyl liner—the concrete one rises […]
Backyard Drainage and its Impact on Your Swimming Pool and Deck
—The overlooked role that your roof and rain gutters play in maintaining your backyard Fall and winter weather bring increased rainfall, and if that water collects and concentrates in your backyard, it can wreak havoc on your swimming pool and surrounding deck and patio. Avoid a backyard mess by having proper drainage strategies in place. Toward […]
How Big Should Your Pool Deck Be? 5 Questions to Ask Before You Build
You’re planning a new pool, and the deck decision sneaks up on you. Too small and there’s nowhere to put a lounge chair. Too big and you’ve paid for concrete you never use. The right size depends on your yard, your family, and how you’ll actually use the space. Answer these five questions before you […]
Pool Design: 3 Key Choices Buyers Often Rethink
—Before building begins, carefully evaluate these fundamental choices When embarking on any big home improvement project, you face a number of design decisions over factors that bear greatly on the final result. Particularly for complex additions—like a new backyard pool—it’s common for homeowners to change their mind over plan details. Worse, some realize too late […]
Concrete Paver Stones: Benefits for Your Pool Deck
—Enjoy superb beauty, performance, and durability Used in a variety of residential and commercial applications, concrete pavers are a great material to add beauty and durability to your backyard deck and pool area.
3-D Pool Design: Why Pool Builders Use Virtual Software
Visualize your entire new backyard resort—before it’s built Imagine seeing your fully completed swimming pool, deck, and landscaping in your backyard—without turning over a single shovel of dirt. You can. Powerful 3-D technology makes it easier than ever to envision your new outdoor space and to more effectively plan out this rewarding, but complex home […]