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When it’s hot outside, a swimming pool is the perfect way for you and the family to cool off. However, since staying in the water the whole day is not practical—nor is getting sunburned—you want to block or minimize the sun’s rays outside the pool and in the nearby patio.
Topics: Backyard Additions, Design / Features, healthy lifestyle, pool remodeling, Construction, Buyer Tips, Backyard Entertaining
—Updated September 3, 2018
When it comes to swimming pool fire features, forget what you’ve heard: Fire and water can mix! And when they do, you get stunning aquatic design features that elevate the beauty and sophistication of your outdoor space.
Topics: Design / Features
Part 2 of 2: Is a beach entry right for your pool?
Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips
—From style options to functionality considerations, is this popular feature right for you?
—Updated August 2, 2020
Interest in beach entry swimming pools continues to grow among pool buyers, so let’s look at the great reasons why—and examine if this design feature makes sense for your new concrete (gunite/shotcrete) pool.
Topics: Design / Features, Construction, Buyer Tips, Health & Safety
—Include hardscape, an island grill, and an outdoor kitchen when building an aquatic retreat
When putting in a new pool, don’t miss out on the opportunity it affords to improve your entire backyard.
Topics: Backyard Additions, outdoor kitchens, Design / Features, Buyer Tips
—Vanishing-edge aquatic designs deliver the “wow” factor
No longer limited to high-end hotels and exclusive properties, an infinity swimming pool has become an option available to private homeowners who desire an extra level of “wow factor” in their backyards.
Topics: Design / Features, Spas, Construction
—Energy-efficient illumination delivers vivid backyard displays
Topics: Design / Features, Equipment/Technology
