Pool Cascade Waterfalls: Styles, Placement & Design Ideas
You already know the feeling you are after. Cool water, moving air, and quiet enough that you stop checking your phone. A pool cascade waterfall is the shortcut to all three. It gives you a sleek wall of falling water plus the sound that covers up traffic, the neighbor’s dog, and everyone else’s Saturday. The […]
Plunge Pool vs. Cocktail Pool vs. Dipping Pool vs. Spool: Which Small Pool Fits Your Yard?
Your yard is small. Your neighbor’s pool is not. Doesn’t matter, you can still swim. If you’ve been going in circles on plunge pool vs. cocktail pool vs. dipping pool vs. spool, here’s the short version. They all fit where a full-size pool can’t, including that skinny side yard you’ve been ignoring since the day […]
10 Gunite Pool Features That Improve Your Backyard
A simple guide to choosing the right features for your gunite pool Designing a gunite pool can feel overwhelming. There are dozens of features to choose from, and not all of them will work for your space, budget, or style. This guide breaks down 10 of the most popular pool features, what they actually do, […]
7 Kid-Friendly Pool Features for Your Backyard (Ranked by Fun)
If your kids are spending more time at the neighbor’s house than yours, your pool might be missing something. The good news: you don’t need a waterpark budget to build a backyard your family actually wants to use. Whether you’re planning a new pool or thinking about a remodel, these seven features make a real […]
Swimming Pool Heaters: How to Pick a Replacement Unit
Your pool heater finally gave out. Before you buy a replacement, it’s worth taking a few minutes to do your homework. The right unit can save you hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs. The wrong one will cost more to run and wear out faster. Here’s what to know before you buy. Three […]
7 Ideas for a Rustic or Countryside Swimming Pool Design
—Superb style tactics beyond the rock waterfall If you are building a gunite swimming pool and prefer a woodsy or countryside-style aesthetic, a number of appealing features and elements are available to help achieve that look.
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.
Swimming Pool Sun Shelves: Uses, Benefits, and Design Ideas
A sun shelf (also called a tanning ledge or Baja bench) is a shallow platform built inside your pool where you can lounge in just 6 to 9 inches of water. It sounds simple, but it tends to become the most-used feature in the entire pool. Sun shelves reach their full potential in a custom […]
What is a reverse infinity-edge swimming pool?
—Redirecting a fabulous flow where you can see and hear it A reverse infinity swimming pool boasts a “vanishing” edge that faces the home and patio area so you can see the decorative wall with overflowing water and catch basin—versus being hidden from view on the pool’s far side where it appears to merge into […]
Pool and Spa Lighting Ideas: LED Lighting for Your Backyard After Dark
