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—Giving contemporary personality to the classic bean-shape
Yes, the kidney-shaped pool remains alive and well in 2023—boasting a current design that holds its own against today’s curvy pool shapes.
In many ways, the kidney is the godfather of all pool shapes.
Topics: Design / Features, Construction, custom pool design, Buyer Tips
You get one chance to design your pool right. Once the concrete cures, mistakes are expensive to fix and easy to regret. Here are the seven design mistakes we see homeowners regret most, and exactly how to avoid them.
Topics: pool plaster, plaster, Design / Features, LED, Construction, pool decking, Buyer Tips, gunite spa, backyard design, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Lifestyle, rock waterfalls
—Add extra style, fun, and function to your swimming pool or major remodel
With a swim-up dining table and seating in your swimming pool, even the most ordinary activity can become special.
Topics: pool layout, Remodeling, Design / Features, Gunite pool construction, Construction, custom pool design, custom pool ideas, Backyard Entertaining
—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
—More than good looks, pool tile protects your liquid investment
Topics: cascade water features, custom spas, Design / Features, pool buyer tips, swimming pool plans, Construction, custom pool ideas
—How executing your entire backyard makeover as a single endeavor delivers greater value
If you are planning a new swimming pool along with other outdoor-living amenities, consider a strategy that optimizes style unity, smoother construction with better costs, and overall project cohesion—as well as some additional benefits.
Topics: Design / Features, swimming pool plans, LED, remote controls, Pool Financing, Construction, custom pool ideas, backyard design, pool deck, swimming pool construction problems, pool builder, Landscaping, Owner/Lifestyle
—Gain functionality and save on operating costs by reducing your pool’s depth
Have you ever thought about changing the depth of your swimming pool?
If you have a deep backyard pool and are planning its renovation, consider the advantages that come from making the deep end shallower.
Topics: pool filter, renovations, energy-efficiency, Construction, swimming pool remodeling, water maintenance, Games & Activities, Pool & Spa Heating
