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Design

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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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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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What Is Pool Forming and the Advantages of Building My Pool with Forms

What Is Pool Forming? Pool forming is the process of building a temporary structure that shapes the walls, steps, and features of your pool while...

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History of Swimming Pools in America: Shapes & Design Ideas

Have you ever wondered how swimming pools went from ancient public baths to the dazzling backyard retreats we enjoy today? If you’re a homeowner...

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Why Drainage Around Pools Matters—Even in Sunny SoCal

Drainage: The Unsung Hero of Pool Construction In sunny Southern California, drainage around pools rarely tops the priorities for new homeowners or...

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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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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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