Fall Is the Best Time to Remodel a Pool: Here’s Why
Your pool needs some love. Maybe it’s cracked tile, faded plaster, or a pump that sounds like it’s filing a complaint. You’re probably wondering when the best time to remodel a pool is without losing a whole summer of swimming. Short answer: fall. Here are 5 reasons why, plus how to get started. 1. You’re […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Swimming Pool Automation Provides You with Ultimate Convenience
Command your backyard retreat from PC, tablet, smartphone, or with voice commands A quality swimming pool control automation system will streamline daily operation and maintenance, enhance energy savings, and make an aquatic retreat easier to enjoy—sometimes in ways you may not have imagined! Whether you’re away on vacation or sitting on your living room couch, […]
Pebble Plaster for Swimming Pool Interior Finishes: Pros & Cons
—Is the value of this high-end construction material worth the price? Pebble swimming pool finishes and the superb benefits that they offer have forever changed the material options available for your project’s interior surface.
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 […]
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.
Swimming Pool Energy Audit: Taking Stock of Inefficient Equipment
—3 ways to cut your pool’s power consumption and save on operating costs Swimming-pool ownership brings fun, healthy personal rewards, and you shouldn’t let concerns about energy bills dampen any enjoyment from those terrific benefits.
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.
Swimming Pool Diving Boards: Choosing the Best Kind for Your Needs – Part 2
—Understanding how diving boards, platforms, and flexible jump boards each provide unique benefits Note: This is the second article in a two-part series on diving boards. For part 1, “Swimming Pool Diving Boards: Consider Safety, Usage, and Backyard Size,” click here. After considering the important issues of diving safety, board usage, backyard size, and maximizing […]