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what goes into planning a custom-built swimming pool?

I have spent years dreaming of owning a custom-built swimming pool. Have you ever looked at the pictures of exotic swimming pools online and imagined yourself soaking in the hot tub while your kids splashed around in the cool pool water? Maybe you imagine soaking in your heated pool on a summer night watching the shooting stars zipping by. Two years ago I finally had enough saved up to pay for the biggest portion of my custom-built pool and began making plans. If you are considering having a custom-built pool installed on your property, this blog can help you learn the steps of the process and tips for making it much easier for yourself.

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2 Minor Pool Repairs You Can DIY
Swimming pools can last for quite some time with proper care and maintenance, but with time you may encounter a problem or two (or more). Some you may be able to handle on your own, while others may require some help by the professionals. If your pool is really old, it may require an entire replacement, such as your pool walls are rusting away. This can be dangerous and your pool could collapse without notice.

3 Useful Tips When Purchasing a Pool Cover
Having a pool on your property is amazing in that it lets you swim whenever you want. However, you do need to maintain it properly over the years. One way of doing this is by investing in a pool cover. Making this purchase won't be difficult thanks to these tips.  Get the Right Size Pool covers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes today. It's paramount that you select the right size so that the cover adequately covers your pool and works like it's supposed to.

Thinking About A Hot Tub? 3 Things To Know
Hot tubs can offer year-round enjoyment and are a great addition to many homes. They can soothe sore and tired muscles and are great for relaxation. Hot tubs are also available in various configurations and in a range of price points. Finding the right hot tub for your needs and within your budget is easier than ever. If you are considering adding a hot tub to your home, here are three things that you should keep in mind.

Should I Add A Home Pool?
The decision to build a home pool can come with many different twists and turns. Here are some of the biggest arguments for an against installing a pool at home.  Pro: You Can Recoup a Lot of the Costs if you are looking for a way to invest more money into your home without having the value of your additions depreciate over time, then a pool is a great way to go.

Two Unique Pool Designs To Consider When Building A New House
The best time to have a lavish inground pool built is during the construction stage of your home building process. If you wait until your home is up and finished, and the property landscaped, then you don't have as much flexibility with regards to placement of the pool. You might want a pool to be placed right outside of your back door, but the slope of the ground might be too steep (or too flat in the case of a vanishing edge pool).

Learn How To Choose The Perfect Hot Tub With These Three Tips
Being able to truly relax after a long day at work is important. Installing a hot tub at your house can create a great place for you to relax when you come home from work. The following guide walks you through a few things to consider when choosing a hot tub for your home. Consider the Size of the Tub You need to consider how many people you want to be able to get into the tub at one time.

3 Features To Consider For An In-Ground Swimming Pool
Do you want an in-ground swimming pool installed in your backyard and have not decided what kind you should get? There are actually several great features that you can add to your in-ground swimming pool. This article will give you a general idea of the type of features that you can invest in so you will know exactly what to get and can hire a swimming pool contractor to begin the project.

Planting Around Your Swimming Pool: Types of Trees to Steer Clear Of
If you're considering have a swimming pool installed in your backyard, then you may already be thinking about how you can spruce up the landscape around it. After all, poolscaping can increase privacy, enhance beauty and offer shade. It also helps to blend the pool with the surrounding environment so it looks as if it belongs there naturally. However, when considering the landscape around the pool, you need to make sure that the pool's water will remain clean, that the pool will be easy to maintain and that swimmers will be safe.

How To Maintain Teak Patio Furniture
Wood patio furniture, bought from a store like Eastgate Pools, has a homey, earthy quality that you can't get with vinyl or even metal pieces. If you are trying to create a rustic feel for your deck, then teak is a good way to go. Not every type of wood you would use on a deck will have natural sealants, but teak does. Even though it is naturally rot resistant, teak is far from impervious to the elements, so you will need to decide how to preserve your teak.

Three Questions To Ask Your Custom Pool Contractor
When you're in the early stages of thinking about having a custom pool put into your yard, it can be a challenge to draw your mind away from pleasant thoughts of floating around on an inflatable chair sipping a summery drink. Before you reach this point, however, you'll need to find the right contractor for the job. It's beneficial to talk to some friends and neighbors who have had custom pools built to put together a list of contractors who are well-suited for the job.