Swimming Pool Interior Finishes: Comparing Marcite, Quartz, and Pebble
—The benefits of quartz and pebble pool finishes over marcite The interior finish of your inground swimming pool is comparable to the icing on a cake: Both serve as the finishing touch that covers the entire structure and helps define its overall aesthetic.
Building a Swimming Pool in the Offseason: Get Value and Service Advantages
—You may save time and negotiate a better deal by building your gunite pool in the fall or winter Hands-down, spring is the busiest time for building inground swimming pools—but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best time to build your new backyard oasis.
Natural Rock Waterfalls in Swimming Pools: 12 Inspiring Examples in Pictures
—Chasing waterfalls? Natural rock can dramatically enhance your backyard oasis A natural rock waterfall delivers unique sights, pleasant sounds, and a greater sense of serenity around your backyard swimming pool. These delightful custom features fit a range of swimming pool budgets, and they’re worth considering as part of your design plans for a new pool […]
Crypto Outbreaks in Swimming Pools: Prevent Attacks with Ozone/UV Sanitizers
—How to protect against cryptosporidium and other chlorine-resistant organisms in your pool Have you noticed more news reports chronicling outbreaks of dangerous microorganisms in public swimming pools? One pathogen, in particular, cryptosporidium, has been rearing its ugly head with greater frequency, passing along—yuck—gastrointestinal distress and other aggravating side effects.
Swimming Pool Design: 3 Features to Enhance Your Comfort & Convenience
—Decorative and functional design elements to include in your backyard resort Would you like to make the experience around your backyard pool the most enjoyable one possible for your family? When you’re ready to design a new concrete (gunite or shotcrete) swimming pool, don’t forget about great options that deliver added comfort and convenience. Toward […]
Backyard Staycation Ideas: 10 Features for a Resort at Home
You priced the family vacation. Flights, hotel, rental car, eating out, the whole thing. Then you looked at the backyard and realized you already paid for the resort. It just needs the features that make a resort feel like one. Below are 10 staycation upgrades that handle shade, dining, warmth, and fun, so the backyard […]
Will Your Home Improvement Contractor’s Insurance Protect You?
5 Questions to ask before signing on the dotted line If you’ve decided to upgrade your home with an improvement like a new roof, kitchen remodel, or swimming pool, the most crucial step in the process is picking a qualified contractor for the job. But before finalizing your choice, be sure to avoid the mistake […]
Backyard Fire Pit Ideas for Your Pool Area (8 Real Designs)
How to Integrate Landscaping into Your Pool
How to Integrate Pool Landscaping: Explained in Pictures A little green can go a long way. Incorporating trees, plants, flora, and foliage into a new or existing pool & deck enhances not only the pool’s visual allure, but the ambiance of your entire backyard setting.
Colored Quartz Interior Finish: Not your father’s pool plaster
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