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—Sophisticated ways to add beauty and functionality to big-ticket renovations
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
A rectangle pool doesn’t have to look basic. These ideas show how to add features that improve both design and usability.
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
—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
—Exercises to help build muscle, boost cardio levels, and burn calories
Topics: healthy lifestyle, aquatic fitness
—Why owner-builder gunite pools often pose surprising hurdles and hidden costs
Topics: Gunite pool construction, swimming pool construction problems, DIY pool, owner-builder pools, subcontractors
—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 pool ideas that maximize your space
Trying to fit a pool into a small backyard can feel impossible.
Between property lines, existing landscaping, and limited square footage, most homeowners assume they don’t have enough space.
The truth? You probably do.
With the right design strategy, even tight or awkward yards can fit a functional, beautiful inground pool.
Below are practical small backyard pool ideas you can actually use, whether you're planning now or talking to a contractor.
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
