Winter Hot Tub Safety: 5 Tips for Cozy Cold-Weather Soaks
Steam rising, cold air on your cheeks, hot bubbles everywhere else. A soak in your hot tub in winter might be the best one all year. But cold weather throws a few curveballs, like icy covers, slippery patios, and that brutal dash back inside. Whether you have an in-ground spa or a hot tub, these […]
How to Throw a Fall or Winter Pool Party Your Guests Will Love
Cold weather does not have to shut down your backyard. With a few intentional touches, your pool and patio can become the coziest spot of the season. These 7 tips will help you host a fall or winter pool party your guests will actually want to attend. 1. Heat Your Pool Before the Party Aim […]
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 […]
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, […]
How Do I Choose a Gas Pool Heater? 5 Questions to Ask First
Your pool is getting chilly, summer is fading, and you’re not ready to cover it up yet. So you started shopping for a gas pool heater… and got buried in BTUs, efficiency ratings, and metal types. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: picking the right heater comes down to 5 simple questions. Get them right […]
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.
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 […]
Custom Inground Spas: Stand-alone designs deliver style and enjoyment
—No room for a pool? A spa can serve as the centerpiece of your backyard retreat A soak in warm, bubbly spa water can be a delight to both mind and body. That’s the goal of thousands of homeowners across the country who build a swimming pool-spa combination to enjoy. But while you, too, may […]
Swimming Pool Inspections: What to Check When Buying a Home with a Pool
—Negotiate a better home purchase price with an in-depth pool inspection Seeking a new home with outdoor space for keeping cool, entertaining, and exercising? Many people are, and for these reasons, some house hunters see the advantage of buying a home with an existing inground swimming pool. With a ready-made backyard resort, you can begin […]