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—Understanding and tackling this invader with maintenance and technology solutions
Just what is the icky, unwanted substance known as biofilm? In short, it’s a colony of microorganisms that builds up on wet surfaces.
What you may not realize: If you own a swimming pool or a spa, you have biofilm.
Topics: ozone, pool filters, Equipment/Technology, sanitizer, water maintenance, Microban, Purification, Maintenance, Filtration
If you're planning a gunite pool, you want one number: how long. The honest answer is that it depends on where you live, your backyard, and your design, but most projects run 3 to 6 months from the first shovel to your first swim. Below are the 8 delays that most often stretch a gunite pool construction timeline, plus what you can do about each one.
Topics: pool layout, pool construction, pool buyer tips, Gunite pool construction, swimming pool weather delays, swimming pool digs, swimming pool construction problems
—How to make smart choices to avoid risks and enjoy the benefits
During pregnancy, many questions arise about using a spa—regardless of the hot tub brand or kind of gunite spa you use.
Topics: inground hot tub, inground spa, gunite hot tub, healthy lifestyle, Health & Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Heating
—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
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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
