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Palos Verdes Landslide 2025 Pool & Construction Restrictions Explained

What would you do if the ground beneath your home started shifting inches every week? That’s the reality many Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners are facing as the Portuguese Bend landslide complex continues to move faster than ever before.

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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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What is MicroGlass? How It Protects Your Pool Finish

Why Your Pool Finish Matters Have you noticed that your pool water looks cloudy, or the plaster is starting to feel rough, dusty, or discolored?...

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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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Gas Pool Heaters: Avoid Hazards with Expert Installation

Have you ever wondered if your gas pool heater could be putting your family at risk? While these heaters are fantastic for extending swim seasons and...

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What Is an Autofill System — and Why Does Your Pool Need One?

Why is your pool water level always low, even though you keep refilling it? Could an outdated autofill system be silently wasting water — and money?

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Hiring an IWI-Certified Pool Builder the Best Decision for Your Pool Project

Building water-containing structures, especially swimming pools, requires expertise across various technical fields, including hydraulics,...

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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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