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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?
Hardscapes
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Elevate Your Outdoor Space with Adjustable Deck Pedestals
The Smart, Stylish, and Drainage-Friendly Way to Upgrade Your Patio or Pool Deck If your backyard is uneven, gets puddles, or just doesn’t look...
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Are Pools a Waste of Water? The Truth About Lawn vs. Pool Usage in LA
Daniela Escudero: Aug 9, 2025
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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What is a Movable or disappearing pool Floor?
The Luxury Feature Redefining Backyard Design Have you ever dreamed of a pool that disappears into your patio at the push of a button?
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Guide to Pool Hardscape Options: Grass, Concrete, Pavers & More!
Daniela Escudero: Apr 25, 2025
So, you’ve decided to get a pool—fantastic! But wait… what goes around the pool? That’s where hardscaping comes in. Hardscape is a fancy way of...
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Expansion Joints & Pool Cracks – What Every Homeowner Should Know
At J Designs Pool & Spa, we often get calls from homeowners worried about cracks in the tile around their pool’s waterline. The assumption? It may...
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Restoring Your Pool and Backyard After the Los Angeles Wildfires
The recent Los Angeles wildfires have left many homeowners struggling to restore their homes, swimming pools, and outdoor spaces. If your backyard...
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Mudslide Preparedness: A Homeowner's Guide to Safety on Slopes
Daniela Escudero: Jan 25, 2025
Southern California’s picturesque hillsides are a defining feature of the region’s landscape, but for homeowners living on or near these slopes, they...
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The Ultimate Guide to Pool Material and Color Selections
Daniela Escudero: Mar 22, 2024
Embarking on the journey to design your dream pool involves more than just choosing the right size or shape; selecting materials and colors plays a...