—Sophisticated ways to add beauty and functionality to big-ticket renovations
Swimming Pool Remodels: 3 Deluxe Additions You May Not Know Are Possible
Topics: modernizations, cascade water features, pool plaster, renovations, pool construction, swimming pool plans, remote controls, Gunite pool construction, quartz finish, swimming pool remodeling, pool decking, swimming pool waterfalls, decking
Inground Rectangle Pools: 10 Design Ideas to Add Style & Flair—with Photos
Topics: pool layout, Design / Features, swimming pool photos, swimming pool plans, LED, infinity swimming pool, Buyer Tips, custom pool ideas, gunite spa, vanishing-edge pool, lighting, tanning ledges
Custom Poolside Kitchen Layouts: Planning Ideas
—Marrying two backyard amenities for optimal fun and functionality
A custom outdoor kitchen—often built around an existing swimming pool or in conjunction with a new or remodeled one—provides a wonderful amenity to expand options for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Topics: Backyard Additions, outdoor kitchens, pool construction, pool buyer tips, swimming pool plans, island grill, custom pool ideas
10 Water Activities to Lose Weight: Swimming Pool Fitness
Topics: healthy lifestyle, aquatic fitness
DIY Swimming Pools: 10 Risks of Building Your Own Inground Project
Topics: Gunite pool construction, swimming pool construction problems, DIY pool, owner-builder pools, subcontractors
3 Solutions to Ensure Proper Drainage for Your Inground Pool
—Effective methods for protecting pools, decks, and backyards from water damage
Water drainage—routing unwanted rain or runoff water away from certain structures and areas to targeted collection or escape points—serves as a critical component of maintaining your swimming pool and backyard.
Topics: Construction, Buyer Tips, pool deck, decking, drainage
Small Backyard Swimming Pool Ideas: Specific Design Tips with Photos
—15 tips to overcome space limitations for building an inground pool
What are some ideas for building a concrete swimming pool in my small or narrow backyard? Is it even possible?
It’s a common question among homeowners with small property lots who want a private aquatic retreat. The good news is that in many cases, the answer is “yes,” and a variety of solutions are available.
Topics: outdoor kitchens, custom spas, hardscape, pool layout, Design / Features, pool construction, gunite hot tub, aquatic fitness, swimming pools, pool plans, pool decking, Buyer Tips, hydrotherapy, swimming pool waterfalls, backyard design, tanning ledges, pool builder, Landscaping, swimming pool accessories