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The most educational swimming pool blog in the country, providing fiberglass pool articles and videos, as well as information on inground concrete and liner pools.

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Patio and Coping

Pool Patio Materials: Stamped Concrete vs. Pavers

So, which is the better swimming pool patio material: pavers or stamped concrete? That's currently the debate in the pool patio world. Both are durable, relatively affordable, and look great. That's probably why consumers find them the two most popular options on the market today. But which is better? Let's discuss the pros and cons of each so you can decide for yourself.

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Swimming Pool Design

3D Swimming Pool Design Services

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Comparing Fiberglass, Concrete, and Vinyl Liner Pools in the Modern Age Ebook.

Comparing Fiberglass, Concrete, and Vinyl Liner Pools in the Modern Age

Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Installation & Construction  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

Plugged Skimmer Line: Video Troubleshooting Guide

In this video, we demonstrate how to find and correct a plugged skimmer line.

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Patio and Coping  |  Pool Videos

Stamped Concrete Options: Tan Flagstone Pattern

This video will show you an up-close example of stamped concrete in a flagstone pattern. To learn more about your concrete pool patio options, read our concrete pool deck guide next.

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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

How to Wire a Salt Chlorine Generator Video

Having trouble setting up your saltwater chlorinator? Watch our video to see how we wired our salt chlorine generator!

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Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

Why Do I Have Air Bubbles in My Pool? A Troubleshooting Guide

If you are wondering why you have air bubbles in your pool, this video breaks down the three most common causes and what you need to do if you think you may have a more serious problem.

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner  |  Patio and Coping  |  Pool Videos

Guide to Stamped Concrete around Fiberglass Pools

This video gives you an up-close look at stamped concrete pool patio and breaks down some of your options.

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Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos  |  Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping

Will Your Pool Fence Pass Code?

This video introduces the benefits of aluminum pool fencing and discusses some basic pool fence requirements.

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Installation & Construction  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Pool Videos

Swimming Pool Handrails, a Quick Overview

To see more swimming pool videos, visit our video gallery!

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Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping

Choosing the right Swimming Pool Fence

Pool fences have evolved over the years in many ways. In the past 10-15 years emphasis has been placed on regulating and enforcing fence requirements across the country. This has been a great thing, and has saved many lives, but it has also limited the fence options available to the consumer. There are currently three prominent types of fence used around pools today. This article will give a brief introduction to each of these three styles as well as discuss their inherent advantages and disadvantages.

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