Poolside Outdoor Kitchen Layouts: Where to Put It So Nobody Misses the Party
A poolside outdoor kitchen sounds simple. Put a grill near the water, done. Then you host your first real party and realize the chef is facing a fence with their back to every person they invited. Layout is the whole game. Below are the five placement rules that decide whether your poolside outdoor kitchen becomes […]
Common Pool Myths: 6 Things Pool Owners Get Wrong
Most pool owners believe at least one thing about their pool that simply is not true. You hear common pool myths from a neighbor or read one in a forum, and file it away as fact. The problem is that acting on bad information costs you money, wastes water, and takes time away from actually […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gunite Spa Shapes: Picking the Right One for Your Pool Design
—From round to custom organic, evaluating options for spa shape (illustrated with photos) As with a new gunite swimming pool, you have a wide array of choices for the shape, style, and configuration of the custom spa that will accompany it.
How Long Does it Take to Build a Gunite Pool? 8 Delay Factors
If you’re planning a gunite pool, you want one number: how long. The honest answer is that it depends on where you live, your backyard, and your design, but most projects run 3 to 6 months from the first shovel to your first swim. Below are the 8 delays that most often stretch a gunite […]
Elevated Swimming Pools: 7 Stunning Designs Built High Off the Ground
—Masterful custom projects that take aquatic style to new heights One of the most challenging and visually dramatic types of swimming pools is an elevated pool. This concrete (gunite/shotcrete) creation is not only built completely out of the ground, it stands soaring high above it.
Blue Haven – Waterline Swimming Pool Tiles 101: Basics and Key Purposes
—More than good looks, pool tile protects your liquid investment
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.