Fall Is the Best Time to Remodel a Pool: Here’s Why
Your pool needs some love. Maybe it’s cracked tile, faded plaster, or a pump that sounds like it’s filing a complaint. You’re probably wondering when the best time to remodel a pool is without losing a whole summer of swimming. Short answer: fall. Here are 5 reasons why, plus how to get started. 1. You’re […]
15 Pool Remodel Ideas for a Backyard You’ll Actually Use
Your pool used to be the reason people came over. Now it’s the thing you walk past on your way to the grill. The pool remodel ideas below are the ones that actually bring it back. Cracked coping. Plaster the color of an old coffee stain. A pump that hums like a leaf blower and […]
5 Reasons to Add an Outdoor Kitchen When You Build a Pool
If you’re already building a pool, right now is the best time to add an outdoor kitchen too. Once construction wraps up, adding one later means more crews, more disruption, and more money out of pocket. This post breaks down exactly why timing matters and what your options look like.
Rain Stopped Your Pool Build? Here’s Why It’s Not Starting Back Up Tomorrow
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.
Seamless Ways to Integrate Patio Umbrellas into a Gunite Pool
From tanning ledges to swim-up bars, adding style and shade to your pool & spa Swimming pools and patio umbrellas make great backyard companions. When you see one, you often find the other. After all, when the temperature soars, having a spot for retreating from the beating sun makes outdoor living more comfortable.
How to Finance an Inground Pool: 8 Questions Answered
Ready to build or upgrade your backyard pool but unsure about the financing? You’re not alone. Pool financing can be confusing. Credit pulls, liens, stage funding. We’ve answered the eight questions homeowners ask most, so you can move forward with confidence. What credit score do I need to get approved? Most lenders require a minimum […]
What is a rain curtain water feature on a swimming pool?
—Aka: rain walls, water curtains, or rain descents When would you actually want rain to come down on your swimming pool? If the falling “rain” is from a tall, stunning water feature that enhances your pool’s beauty and outdoor ambiance.
Multi-level Pool Deck Ideas—With Photo Examples
—Achieving better looks, versatility, and functionality for backyard leisure In addition to providing a solution to a sloping property or disparate elevation between the house and yard, a deck with two or more tiers around a swimming pool delivers excellent functionality, an attractive outdoor space, and clearer “zoning” for various backyard activities.
3 Gunite Pool Design Choices That Prolong Building Time
—How your decisions may increase completion speed You have just signed a sales contract for a swimming pool and you’re looking forward to a finished project to enjoy.
Pebble Plaster for Swimming Pool Interior Finishes: Pros & Cons
—Is the value of this high-end construction material worth the price? Pebble swimming pool finishes and the superb benefits that they offer have forever changed the material options available for your project’s interior surface.