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Best Decking Materials for Hot Climates and Pool Areas: Wood vs. Composite

Trying to choose the right decking material for your pool area and feeling stuck between natural wood and composite?

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How to Design the Best Indoor Pool for Your Home, or your Client’s Vision

Thinking About an Indoor Pool? Here's What You Need to Know First Are you a homeowner envisioning a private, year-round swimming space, or an...

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Perfect Water Balance: what is Chemical Automated Controls in Pools

Keeping Your Pool Water Balanced Without the Hassle Are you frustrated with the guesswork of manual pool care, constantly testing water, adding...

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Everything You Need to Know About Automatic Pool Covers (2025 Update)

Have you ever wondered whether automatic pool covers are worth the investment? Are they truly safe or just an expensive add-on for your swimming pool?

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Fire Features for Your Pool: Cost, Safety, and how to choose the right one

Are you wondering which fire feature fits your backyard dream? Most homeowners love the idea of adding fire to their pool area—but struggle with...

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Landscape Lighting for Pools: Costs, Design Tips & Common Mistakes

Have you ever invested thousands into a backyard pool, only to realize at night it feels dark, unsafe, or incomplete? That’s the #1 mistake with...

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Lightweight Pool Building: How EPS Foam Balances Strength & Safety

Have you ever considered just how heavy a swimming pool really is? A standard residential pool, measuring 34’ x 16’ and 5’ deep, can hold around...

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Low Pool Bids: Hidden Costs and Risks for Homeowners

If you’ve received multiple estimates for a new pool and one is drastically lower, it can feel like you’ve found a great deal. But how different...

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Are pools a water waist or the sprinklers are

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Are Pools a Waste of Water? The Truth About Lawn vs. Pool Usage in LA

If you live in a drought-prone state like California, chances are you’ve heard this before: “Don’t build a pool—it’s a water waster.”

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