It’s a nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there. That old cliche is a good way to describe how a lot of people feel about homes with backyard pools. While they’re the envy of everyone on hot summer days, swimming pools bring maintenance, cost and liability issues that a lot of […]
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For many homeowners, a basic swimming pool is all that’s needed or desired. But for others, a backyard pool is a work of art that should be pleasing to the senses even when it’s not in use. For these people, water features are essential tools for adding motion, sound, and an overall dynamic feel to
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When you’re building a new swimming pool, it’s only natural to concentrate on the pool itself. But what a lot of future pool owners don’t realize is that they’ll actually be spending a lot more time on the pool patio – sunbathing, barbecuing, or simply enjoying the scenery. Failure to understand the importance of a
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All else being equal, above ground pools are a heck of a lot cheaper than inground pools. So for someone looking to save money, the obvious question is: Why not simply bury an above ground pool in the ground? That way, you enjoy the low profile and general good looks of an inground swimming pool
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Installation may absorb the lion’s share of your energy and budget, but in the end, it’s often the little things that make or break a swimming pool. If you’re spending thousands – or more likely, tens of thousands – to build the perfect pool, you should take the time to nail the smaller details such
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People are notoriously bad at judging long-term costs and benefits, and that’s a real problem when you’re talking about a backyard swimming pool. An inground pool not only requires a huge initial investment, but an ongoing time and money commitment that lasts for years, or even decades. Whether you’re planning for a new pool, or
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