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—Understanding which popular shape best suits your overall pool design goals
—Part 2 in a 2-part series
In Part 1, we listed key factors to consider before zeroing in on your preferred pool shapes, including how elements of some can factor into construction costs.
Now, let’s take a look at some common pool shapes; one by one, we outline some of the advantages that certain ones have over others.
Topics: Backyard Additions, Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
—Key design and function goals to consider when choosing a shape
—Part 1 in a 2-part series
Building a swimming pool is an exciting outdoor addition for which you will make many design choices. From the pool’s position in your backyard to the color of the interior finish, a number of aesthetic and function-related options await your review. Among the most important ones will be the shape.
Topics: Backyard Additions, Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
Tracking and balancing your pool water—and what could happen if you don’t!
Regular pool water testing and maintenance of the chemicals are essential for ensuring a safe, comfortable swimming environment and preserving the longevity of pool finishes and equipment.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Purification, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Heating, Filtration
Why pool dimensions affect price—but not always as you may expect
When it comes to the price of building a swimming pool, size matters.
Inground pool dimensions—square footage, perimeter, and depth—will affect the project’s total construction cost. However—and this is where it gets a bit confusing—sometimes size does not matter to the price all that much. Or, size does not matter as much as or in the ways you might expect it to.
Allow us to explain.
Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
Relax in the sun & water with clever inflatable lounges
How do you relax in your backyard resort? If you’re like many swimming pool owners, you kick back by lounging on a comfortable pool float—or would like to, but need to shop for a few to outfit your pool.
Topics: Games & Activities, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Lifestyle
—Ways to borrow money for your backyard addition
Dreaming of a beautiful swimming pool, but the price of building one might overstretch your current home improvement budget? You will learn how to finance a pool with this simple guide to potential loan sources.
Topics: pool payments, Pool Financing, Buyer Tips, swimming pool loans
Fun ways to make your backyard festive and patriotic
The summer’s biggest holiday celebration is just around the corner, and if you’re throwing a backyard pool party to celebrate America, you’re going to need decorations that show off your USA spirit!
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Games & Activities, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Safety
