—A basic overview of coping purposes, why it matters, and your material options

When planning a new gunite swimming pool or remodeling an existing one, one choice you’ll make is the type of coping to trim the pool & spa perimeter.

Topics: Design / Features, Gunite pool construction, swimming pool remodeling, pool photos, pool decking, decking

If your kids are spending more time at the neighbor's house than yours, your pool might be missing something.

The good news: you don't need a waterpark budget to build a backyard your family actually wants to use. Whether you're planning a new pool or thinking about a remodel, these seven features make a real difference for kids and teens.

Topics: Design / Features, pool construction, swimming pool remodeling, custom pool design, custom pool ideas, tanning ledges, Games & Activities, Owner/Lifestyle, children

—Sophisticated ways to add beauty and functionality to big-ticket renovations

Topics: modernizations, cascade water features, pool plaster, renovations, pool construction, swimming pool plans, remote controls, Gunite pool construction, quartz finish, swimming pool remodeling, pool decking, swimming pool waterfalls, decking

—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