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JC Escudero: Oct 7, 2026
A pool skimmer is not simply a plastic part set into the pool wall and connected to a pipe. Its elevation, structural support, surrounding concrete, reinforcement, plumbing connection, skimmer throat, finish transitions, and final relationship to...
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JC Escudero: Oct 1, 2026
When most homeowners picture a swimming pool, they probably picture a concrete or shotcrete structure built into the ground.
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JC Escudero: Sep 26, 2026
When most homeowners choose tile for a swimming pool, they naturally focus on the tile itself: the color, shape, texture, and overall design, because...
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JC Escudero: Sep 23, 2026
Planning a custom pool involves dozens of decisions about shape, depth, materials, and features. Get one wrong, and you could face expensive rework...
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JC Escudero: Sep 19, 2026
Your pool's circulation doesn't simply begin at the pump.
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After heavy rain, don't automatically shock your pool or add chemicals. Test the water first.
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An unpermitted pool in Los Angeles is more than a missing permit. It may also mean there are no approved plans or inspection records confirming how...
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JC Escudero: Sep 2, 2026
If you own a Spanish Colonial or revival-style home, clay coping can be one of the most beautiful ways to connect your pool while staying true to the...
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JC Escudero: Aug 23, 2026
We are all very familiar with the statement that water is an electrical conductor; therefore, this also applies to the pool's surrounding areas and...
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JC Escudero: Aug 18, 2026
If you’re planning a retaining wall in Los Angeles near a swimming pool, deck, driveway, or hillside, you may have heard the familiar rule: “Under 4...
