Modern Kidney-Shaped Pools: 7 Design Ideas for Fresh Style
—Giving contemporary personality to the classic bean-shape Yes, the kidney-shaped pool remains alive and well in 2023—boasting a current design that holds its own against today’s curvy pool shapes. In many ways, the kidney is the godfather of all pool shapes.
7 Swimming Pool Design Mistakes to Avoid When Planning
You get one chance to design your pool right. Once the concrete cures, mistakes are expensive to fix and easy to regret. Here are the seven design mistakes we see homeowners regret most, and exactly how to avoid them. 1. Going Too Deep Most families never dive, but they pay to heat and treat a […]
In-Pool Tables, Stools, Benches: Design Options for “Swim-up Dining”
—Add extra style, fun, and function to your swimming pool or major remodel With a swim-up dining table and seating in your swimming pool, even the most ordinary activity can become special. Your grandparents’ antique dining set notwithstanding, tables and chairs are part of daily life and mostly taken for granted. Now consider what happens […]
3 Solutions to Ensure Proper Drainage for Your Inground Pool
—Effective methods for protecting pools, decks, and backyards from water damage Water drainage—routing unwanted rain or runoff water away from certain structures and areas to targeted collection or escape points—serves as a critical component of maintaining your swimming pool and backyard.
Blue Haven – Waterline Swimming Pool Tiles 101: Basics and Key Purposes
—More than good looks, pool tile protects your liquid investment
7 Reasons to Build a Pool, Deck & Outdoor Features as One Project
—How executing your entire backyard makeover as a single endeavor delivers greater value If you are planning a new swimming pool along with other outdoor-living amenities, consider a strategy that optimizes style unity, smoother construction with better costs, and overall project cohesion—as well as some additional benefits.
Changing Depth of a Swimming Pool: Benefits of Shallowing the Deep End
—Gain functionality and save on operating costs by reducing your pool’s depth Have you ever thought about changing the depth of your swimming pool? If you have a deep backyard pool and are planning its renovation, consider the advantages that come from making the deep end shallower.
Concrete Pool Decks: Popular Decorative Finishes
— Customize your patio with stylish techniques for color and texture High durability and versatility for customizing color, pattern, and style make decorative concrete decking one of the most popular choices for the patio material around swimming pools.
Out-of-Ground Swimming Pools: Custom Concrete Construction
—How raised gunite pools beautifully triumph over building challenges One reason to build a raised, out-of-ground concrete swimming pool (gunite or shotcrete) is for style: The configuration achieves a distinctive, multidimensional aesthetic and delivers an original backyard design.
Add a Baja Shelf to an Existing Swimming Pool During a Remodel
—Yes, you can include this relaxing, functional feature during a major renovation A Baja shelf on a swimming pool delivers a big win for both relaxation and convenience. And for existing pool owners, the good news is that you can add this handy, attractive feature during a major pool renovation.