How to Close Your Pool for Winter (and Skip the Spring Swamp)
The cannonballs are done, the floaties are deflating, and your pool is ready for a long winter nap. Here’s the catch: how you close your pool for winter decides what you find when you pull the cover off in spring. Close it right and you get sparkling water. Close it wrong and you get something […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is a Spa Worth Adding to Your Pool? 7 Health Benefits of a Spa
Planning a pool and wondering if a spa is worth it? Short answer: yes, especially if stress, sore muscles or restless nights are part of your life. The health benefits of a spa start the second you sink into that warm water. Here’s what a spa can do for you, plus what to know before […]
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.
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, […]
10 Swimming Pool Water Feature Ideas (Besides Rock Waterfalls)
Rock waterfalls and grottos are beautiful, but they’re not right for every backyard. If you want something sleeker, more contemporary, or just different, you have a lot of options. These 10 swimming pool water features range from affordable deck jets to high-end rain curtains, and each one adds movement, sound, and visual interest in a […]
10 Rectangle Pool Design Ideas to Upgrade Your Backyard
A rectangle pool doesn’t have to look basic. These ideas show how to add features that improve both design and usability.
Pool Coping 101: What It Is and How to Pick the Best One for Your Pool
Wondering what pool coping is and which kind is best for your pool? Here’s the quick answer: pool coping is the stone or concrete edge that caps the top of your pool wall, and the best type comes down to your style, your climate, and your budget. Whether you’re building a new pool or remodeling […]
Small Backyard Pool Ideas That Actually Work (With Real Examples)
Trying to plan for a small backyard pool that you actually like can feel impossible. Between property lines, existing landscaping, and limited square footage, most homeowners assume they don’t have enough space. The truth? You probably do. With the right design strategy, even tight or awkward yards can fit a functional, beautiful inground pool. Below […]