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—No room for a pool? A spa can serve as the centerpiece of your backyard retreat
A soak in warm, bubbly spa water can be a delight to both mind and body. That’s the goal of thousands of homeowners across the country who build a swimming pool-spa combination to enjoy.
But while you, too, may crave the relaxation and hydrotherapy benefits that a spa brings—what if your home lacks the outdoor room for a full swimming pool?
Topics: Backyard Additions, Design / Features, Health/Lifestyle Benefits, Spas, Construction, Buyer Tips
—See beautiful concrete pools that “rise above” construction challenges with added style and function
While most concrete (gunite or shotcrete) pools are constructed beneath the ground, did you know that some are built partially—or even entirely—above it?
On-ground and semi on-ground pool designs achieve an inventive, multi-level aesthetic that’s popular with homeowners striving for an inspired outdoor addition. The out-of-ground pool concept also provides a solution for backyards with certain construction challenges.
Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
—You may save time and negotiate a better deal by building your gunite pool in the fall or winter
Hands-down, spring is the busiest time for building inground swimming pools—but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best time to build your new backyard oasis.
Topics: Remodeling, Construction, Buyer Tips
—Chasing waterfalls? Natural rock can dramatically enhance your backyard oasis
A natural rock waterfall delivers unique sights, pleasant sounds, and a greater sense of serenity around your backyard swimming pool. These delightful custom features fit a range of swimming pool budgets, and they’re worth considering as part of your design plans for a new pool or remodel.
Topics: Backyard Additions, Remodeling, Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
—How your home’s property and location may factor into the construction budget
Like any key home improvement, a new inground swimming pool can bring years of enjoyment and boost your property’s value and beauty. And like most major home improvements, the construction of a new pool also represents a major financial investment.
Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
—Get a leg up on gunite/shotcrete lingo for planning your new backyard resort
Like any worthwhile endeavor, the design and construction of an inground concrete swimming pool come with its own set of vocabulary words. That’s why it’s helpful to bone up on some of the lingo before your first appointment with a contractor.
Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
—Learn the benefits of portable spa models compared with custom concrete spas
Click here for part 1 of 2: Portable Hot Tubs
Part 2: Inground spas
A portable hot tub or an inground concrete spa—which one is right for you?
As discussed in part 1 of this article, both prefabricated hot tubs and their custom-built counterparts offer terrific benefits for your home and lifestyle.
Topics: Backyard Additions, Design / Features, Health/Lifestyle Benefits, Equipment/Technology, Spas, Construction, Buyer Tips, Maintenance
