The advantages of having your own swimming pool are well known. Whether it’s inground, semi-inground, or above ground, a pool offers many hours of amusement right in your backyard. It increases your home’s value (in most cases, at least). And, perhaps most importantly, it allows you to enjoy the impressive health benefits of regular swimming. […]
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If you’re a solar energy geek, a swimming pool offers rare opportunities to put your passion into action. Many pool owners are already using solar lights, covers, and heating systems – and not just for their gee whiz factor, but because they offer real savings. While not quite as practical, a solar powered pool pump
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When you live in the desert, it sure is nice to have your own oasis right in the backyard. With prolonged warm temperatures in much of the state and very little rainfall, Nevada is a great place to install an inground swimming pool. The cost of building a pool in the state is likely the
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If you’re planning to crank up the heat on your new swimming pool, you might be in for a nasty surprise when the bill comes due. Pool heaters are great for keeping the water comfortable and extending the swimming season into cooler months, but they can be very expensive to run. How expensive? Perhaps expensive
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Let’s face it, people don’t go to Colorado to swim. Boasting some of the best skiing in the world, the state is far more known for the powdery white stuff than the splashy blue stuff. But, perceptions notwithstanding, many residents of Denver, Colorado Springs, and other parts of the state have found that building a
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As we pointed out in a previous article, the cost of maintaining a pool can vary tremendously depending on its size, materials, features, and overall design. However, that doesn’t mean all of your operating costs are set in stone the moment your pool is finished. While those “big picture” factors set the baseline for your
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