—Negotiate a better home purchase price with an in-depth pool inspection Seeking a new home with outdoor space for keeping cool, entertaining, and exercising? Many people are, and for these reasons, some house hunters see the advantage of buying a home with an existing inground swimming pool. With a ready-made backyard resort, you can begin […]
You priced the family vacation. Flights, hotel, rental car, eating out, the whole thing. Then you looked at the backyard and realized you already paid for the resort. It just needs the features that make a resort feel like one. Below are 10 staycation upgrades that handle shade, dining, warmth, and fun, so the backyard […]
—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 […]
—A must-have list for an environmentally friendly pool with lower power consumption Would you like to enjoy the splash-tastic benefits of a backyard swimming pool that operates with superior energy efficiency? You can have outdoor fun while championing smart energy use. Whether you already own a backyard retreat or plan to build one, the right […]
—How your home’s property and location may factor into the construction budget Like any key home improvement, a new inground swimming pool can bring years of enjoyment and boost your property’s value and beauty. And like most major home improvements, the construction of a new pool also represents a major financial investment.
—Get a leg up on gunite/shotcrete lingo for planning your new backyard resort Like any worthwhile endeavor, the design and construction of an inground concrete swimming pool come with its own set of vocabulary words. That’s why it’s helpful to bone up on some of the lingo before your first appointment with a contractor.
—What ozonation is and five reasons it makes swimming safer and more comfortable When it comes to your swimming pool, the ideal scenario is to enjoy a refreshing dip—without worrying about the havoc that chlorine might inflict on your skin, hair, lungs, and eyes. Your swimming environment shouldn’t be an anchor around your neck. To […]
—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 […]
—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 […]
—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; […]
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