—Five suggestions for upgrading your backyard retreat with cool amenities Considering making over your backyard with an amenity or two to complement your swimming pool and elevate your outdoor-living experience? Various high-end options can create an upscale outdoor environment retreat around your pool and boost opportunities for entertaining friends and family.
—Understanding how diving boards, platforms, and flexible jump boards each provide unique benefits Note: This is the second article in a two-part series on diving boards. For part 1, “Swimming Pool Diving Boards: Consider Safety, Usage, and Backyard Size,” click here. After considering the important issues of diving safety, board usage, backyard size, and maximizing […]
—Make an educated decision about building a diving pool Note: This is the first article in a two-part series on diving boards. When buying or remodeling a swimming pool, one important consideration is whether or not to include a diving board. This decision should be a calculated choice based on your pool design, backyard space, […]
—The benefits of quartz and pebble pool finishes over marcite The interior finish of your inground swimming pool is comparable to the icing on a cake: Both serve as the finishing touch that covers the entire structure and helps define its overall aesthetic.
—No room for a pool? A spa can serve as the centerpiece of your backyard retreat A soak in warm, bubbly spa water can be a delight to both mind and body. That’s the goal of thousands of homeowners across the country who build a swimming pool-spa combination to enjoy. But while you, too, may […]
—See beautiful concrete pools that “rise above” construction challenges with added style and function While most concrete (gunite or shotcrete) pools are constructed beneath the ground, did you know that some are built partially—or even entirely—above it? On-ground and semi on-ground pool designs achieve an inventive, multi-level aesthetic that’s popular with homeowners striving for an […]
—You may save time and negotiate a better deal by building your gunite pool in the fall or winter Hands-down, spring is the busiest time for building inground swimming pools—but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best time to build your new backyard oasis.
—Chasing waterfalls? Natural rock can dramatically enhance your backyard oasis A natural rock waterfall delivers unique sights, pleasant sounds, and a greater sense of serenity around your backyard swimming pool. These delightful custom features fit a range of swimming pool budgets, and they’re worth considering as part of your design plans for a new pool […]
—How to protect against cryptosporidium and other chlorine-resistant organisms in your pool Have you noticed more news reports chronicling outbreaks of dangerous microorganisms in public swimming pools? One pathogen, in particular, cryptosporidium, has been rearing its ugly head with greater frequency, passing along—yuck—gastrointestinal distress and other aggravating side effects.
—Decorative and functional design elements to include in your backyard resort Would you like to make the experience around your backyard pool the most enjoyable one possible for your family? When you’re ready to design a new concrete (gunite or shotcrete) swimming pool, don’t forget about great options that deliver added comfort and convenience. Toward […]
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