—Get the facts on custom landscape slides and integrating them into pool waterfalls
Incorporating an attractive slide into your swimming pool rock waterfall or grotto waterfall will boost the entertainment possibilities in your backyard while enhancing its overall beauty.
Compared to free-standing slides, rock waterfall slides—also called landscape slides—are both permanent and more visually appealing.
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swimming pool plans,
swimming pool waterfalls,
pool deck,
lagoon pools
—7 kid-friendly features to consider for your new gunite pool or remodel
Kids and swimming pools go together like summer and sunshine.
Today’s inground gunite designs amp up the fun level with a variety of features that children love—and grown-ups appreciate.
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pool construction,
swimming pool remodeling,
custom pool design,
custom pool ideas,
tanning ledges,
Games & Activities,
Owner/Lifestyle,
children
—See today’s take on key elements of gunite-pool style and configurations
The Mid-Century Modern swimming pool has come a long way. Inground designs from that era have changed over the decades and given way to more sophisticated contemporary looks.
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LED,
infinity swimming pool,
interior finish,
custom pool design,
swimming pool waterfalls,
lighting,
tanning ledges,
swimming pool accessories,
tropical pools
—Planning tips for creating an exotic backyard lagoon
So, you are dreaming of a tropical swimming pool in your backyard. Just how do you go about designing a lush, beautiful lagoon retreat?
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Design / Features,
Beach entry pool,
custom pool ideas,
swimming pool waterfalls,
natural entry pool,
backyard design,
tropical pools,
lagoon pools
—Up the visual drama in a basic 4-cornered shape with these attractive, functional features
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swimming pool plans,
LED,
infinity swimming pool,
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gunite spa,
vanishing-edge pool,
lighting,
tanning ledges
—15 tips to overcome space limitations for building an inground pool
What are some ideas for building a concrete swimming pool in my small or narrow backyard? Is it even possible?
It’s a common question among homeowners with small property lots who want a private aquatic retreat. The good news is that in many cases, the answer is “yes,” and a variety of solutions are available.
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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
—Masterful custom projects that take aquatic style to new heights
One of the most challenging and visually dramatic types of swimming pools is an elevated pool. This concrete (gunite/shotcrete) creation is not only built completely out of the ground, it stands soaring high above it.
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Swimming pool costs,
Gunite pool construction,
negative-edge pool,
zero-edge pool,
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pool builder