—Yes, you can include this relaxing, functional feature during a major renovation
A Baja shelf on a swimming pool delivers a big win for both relaxation and convenience. And for existing pool owners, the good news is that you can add this handy, attractive feature during a major pool renovation.
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Remodeling,
Design / Features,
Health/Lifestyle Benefits,
Construction,
Buyer Tips
—3 ways to cut your pool’s power consumption and save on operating costs
Swimming-pool ownership brings fun, healthy personal rewards, and you shouldn’t let concerns about energy bills dampen any enjoyment from those terrific benefits.
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Remodeling,
Equipment/Technology,
Buyer Tips,
Maintenance,
Heating
—Five suggestions for upgrading your backyard retreat with cool amenities
Considering making over your backyard with an amenity or two to complement your swimming pool and elevate your outdoor-living experience?
Various high-end options can create an upscale outdoor environment retreat around your pool and boost opportunities for entertaining friends and family.
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Topics:
Backyard Additions,
outdoor kitchens,
Remodeling,
Design / Features,
Construction,
Buyer Tips,
Backyard Entertaining,
Health & Lifestyle
—Understanding how diving boards, platforms, and flexible jump boards each provide unique benefits
Note: This is the second article in a two-part series on diving boards. For part 1, “Swimming Pool Diving Boards: Consider Safety, Usage, and Backyard Size,” click here.
After considering the important issues of diving safety, board usage, backyard size, and maximizing your family’s recreation, you’ve decided to include a diving board with your new swimming pool.
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Backyard Additions,
Remodeling,
Design / Features,
Health/Lifestyle Benefits,
Construction,
Buyer Tips,
Fitness/Exercises,
Games & Activities,
Health & Safety,
Health & Lifestyle
—The benefits of quartz and pebble pool finishes over marcite
The interior finish of your inground swimming pool is comparable to the icing on a cake: Both serve as the finishing touch that covers the entire structure and helps define its overall aesthetic.
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Topics:
Remodeling,
Design / Features,
Construction,
Buyer Tips,
Maintenance
—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.
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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.
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Topics:
Backyard Additions,
Remodeling,
Design / Features,
Construction,
Buyer Tips