If you want a great pool, you’d better make sure you hire a great pool builder. Unfortunately, when it comes to local contractors there isn’t always a lot of information to go on. That’s why it’s so important to ask the builder the right questions during your first meetings. But what to ask? By the […]
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You don’t have to be a millionaire to own a swimming pool, but it sure helps. Between the initial installation bill and the ongoing costs of maintenance, an inground pool demands the sort of financial commitment that many people are simply unwilling to make. If you’re a middle class homeowner, it’s likely you can afford
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You’ve heard the horror stories. Someone hires a shady pool contractor, and a nightmarish ordeal begins. The contract is a scam. The construction is shoddy. The project gets delayed for all sorts of reasons, leaving the homeowner’s backyard in an unusable state for months on end. It’s enough to scare anyone away from building a
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As with any major project, the hardest part of building a pool is getting started. Oh, there’s probably no shortage of pool builders in your area who would jump at the chance to stop by your house tomorrow and showcase their ideas. But just like you wouldn’t walk into a car dealership without knowing whether
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When you’re paying tens of thousands of dollars for an inground swimming pool, you have a right to expect the best. Unfortunately, not every pool builder can deliver. Whether it’s lack of experience, simple incompetence, or flat-out scammy behavior, a lot of builders shouldn’t be trusted with your money or your property. Here are ten
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Swimming pools aren’t just about swimming. They’re also about getting together with friends, relaxing in the summer sun, and just hanging out. One thing all of these activities have in common is that they go better with a soundtrack. Music is the perfect finishing touch for almost any pool area. Installing an outdoor stereo system
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