Help & Advice: Pool Tips

Unless you’re happy for everyone using your new swimming pool to just dive straight in and haul themselves out onto the deck afterward, chances are you’ll need some steps to make getting in and out of the water a bit easier. Meanwhile, well-designed pool steps can also help make your pool both look more stylish… Read More

Most people tend to associate swimming pools with chlorine to keep the water sparkling and clean. However, saltwater is another option available, but do they work for pools in Texas?  Getting through summer in Texas without any access to a swimming pool can be unbearable, but the good news is that no matter which cleaning… Read More

Just because you have a small backyard, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t have your own swimming pool there. You and your designer/installer just need to be cleverer about what shape you choose to make the most out of the room available without overwhelming the whole space. You also need to have a good… Read More

As the heat of summer starts to recede and the cooler days of fall take over, those of us who like nothing more than to enjoy our backyard pool every day find ourselves wondering when – or even if – we’ll be having to close it for winter. The pool season is not like the… Read More

When you think about what you enjoy most about the swimming pool in your backyard, your first thoughts are probably to do with things like lazy summer afternoons, quality leisure time spent with friends and family, and great kids’ parties. But if you’re taking the time to swim and make the most out of a… Read More

There are plenty of reasons for having a swimming pool in your backyard, but they really come into their own when it comes to planning a special party for the kids. There’s no better way for kids to stay cool on a hot day than splashing about in a pool and, when there’s a whole… Read More