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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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Two Unique Pool Designs To Consider When Building A New House

Posted on October 27, 2016

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). [Read More]

Learn How To Choose The Perfect Hot Tub With These Three Tips

Posted on October 26, 2016

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. [Read More]

3 Features To Consider For An In-Ground Swimming Pool

Posted on February 19, 2016

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. [Read More]

Planting Around Your Swimming Pool: Types of Trees to Steer Clear Of

Posted on February 4, 2016

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. [Read More]