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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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Does Your New Home Have A Damaged And Outdated Pool? A Couple Of Easy Fixes
If you have purchased an older home that has an outdated and poorly maintained pool on the property, you may be wondering what the easiest way to have it repaired is. You want to keep the cost as your main concern, and how long the repairs are going to take. You also want to ask what safety feature updates are available. There are different pool options based on your budget, but a vinyl liner or fiberglass liners areboth popular and practical.

Starting At The Top -- 5 Tips For Protecting Your Hot Tub Cover
A new hot tub is an exciting and rejuvenating addition to any home, but it comes with some cost and work maintaining it. There are ways to keep those costs and effort to a minimum. One way to protect your investment and prevent unnecessary problems is to learn how to take good care of the spa cover. Here are 5 tips for keeping your spa cover looking and feeling great.

Switching To A Saltwater Chlorination System
Are you tired of adding chemicals to your pool every week in an effort to get the chemical balance right? Typically, you should test your pool water 2 to 3 times a week. You don't want the pool to acidic or too basic. An acceptable pH is around 7.2 to 7.6. By switching to a saltwater chlorination system, you could reduce the amount of maintenance on your pool and enjoy healthier water your family can swim in.

Debunking The Most Common Myths About Swimming Pool Maintenance
Being a pool owner can be an amazing experience. On the hottest of days, you and your family get to enjoy much-needed solace from the heat. Unfortunately, both above- and below-ground pools require a fair amount of maintenance in order to avoid expensive problems and repairs. You can always hire a professional swimming pool service like Guaranteed Pool Service & Repair or others to take care of most of your pool maintenance, but it's a lot cheaper to do it yourself.

Spa Experiences That Can Help You Detox
If you're concerned about the toxins that your body is ingesting everyday, there are fortunately ways that you can remove these toxins and begin to feel healthier and more energized, especially at a spa. Health spas are not only designed to give you a pampered experience, but are also designed to help you learn how to live a healthier lifestyle. There are also specific treatments designed to help you detox.

Tips For Getting The Best Pool For Your Family
Are you finally ready to have a pool installed for your family? Whether this was something that has been years in the making or something that you just thought about last week, you want to make sure that you are making all of the right selections so you will end up with the best possible pool for your family. To help you do just that, you are going to want to take a few moments to review the following tips.

3 Benefits To Installing An Above Ground Swimming Pool
If you love the idea of having a pool in your backyard for you and all of your family and friends to enjoy, then you should look into all of the amazing above ground pool options. These pools are structurally sound, and there are so many different above ground pools for you to choose from. This article will discuss 3 awesome benefits that come along with installing an above ground swimming pool in your backyard.

Factors To Consider Before Filling Your Pool With Water From The Hose
Traditionally, people would just pop their water hose in their pool after the pool construction was completed in order to fill it up. The problem is that there are a few issues with using this approach. Here's some information about using hoses for filling up your pool as well as an alternative. Water Bills and Regulations The bill for using water through your hose could actually be higher than if you used other methods.

Keeping A Hotel's Pool Tile Looking Great
If you run a small hotel, you may also be in charge of taking care of the pool. A hotel pool gets a lot of use on a daily basis, and this makes it very important for you to stay on top of its condition. If you are diligent about cleaning the tile in the hotel pool, then it won't get out of control and will always look great. By following the tips below, you can keep the tile in your hotel's pool looking great without a lot of work.