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.
Swimming Pools with Spas: 6 Lifestyle Benefits a Spa Offers
—How building a pool-spa combo enhances backyard appeal and lifestyle options Updated Nov. 21, 2025 From bubbling relaxation to a more attractive outdoor space, including a custom spa with your inground swimming pool provides a variety of advantages—making it an extremely popular feature.
Swimming Pool Landscaping: 5 Plant Varieties to Consider
Guest Author: Tony Steine When homeowners build a swimming pool, they often add landscaping to complete the project with style and beauty. A common approach is to pick your favorite plant varieties. However, this could be a mistake.
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.
What is a Swim-Up Pool Bar?—and How to Add One to Your Backyard
—Raise the “bar” on outdoor entertaining by bringing the resort experience home The first time people discover the upscale delight of enjoying a cool beverage in a swimming pool swim-up bar is often when they’re vacationing at an exotic hotel. Relaxing on a barstool built under the water with a handy countertop to place your […]
Swimming Pool Design & Dimensions: 3 Key Initial Questions to Ask
How big, how deep, what shape?—Fundamental design factors for concrete pools You’ve decided to build a backyard swimming pool, but don’t know exactly how to begin. Particularly with a concrete (gunite/shotcrete) pool, the process is rather detailed, with a wide range of design and construction elements to discuss with your pool builder.
Lap Pool Designs: 10 Creative, Outside-the-Box Examples – Photos
—Inspiring style for your new inground pool beyond a standard rectangle Think that a backyard lap pool comes in only one form—a traditional rectangle? Well, think again: As long as your pool’s overall shape includes a straight, clear swimming lane that avoids steps, spas, and other design features, you don’t have to build a long […]
Backyard Additions: 5 High-End Options for Upscale Outdoor Living
—Five suggestions for upgrading your backyard retreat with cool amenities Considering making over your backyard with an amenity or two to complement your swimming pool and elevate your outdoor-living experience? Various high-end options can create an upscale outdoor environment retreat around your pool and boost opportunities for entertaining friends and family.