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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.
Pool Design Guides | Swimming Pool Design | Swimming Pool FAQs
If you’re looking for a cozy spot to add fresh life to your home and backyard, you might want to consider installing a cocktail pool. They’re typically quite a bit smaller than a standard full-sized pool, but that’s just part of their charm and appeal. A well-designed cocktail pool can bring all the bells and whistles of a full-sized pool in a more compact space, which makes them perfect for homes with smaller backyards. Cocktail pools have lots of upsides: they’re ideal for entertaining in small spaces, their smaller footprints make them more affordable than supersized pools, and they're often better for the environment than larger pools. But are cocktail pools really worth the money?
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner
There is an excitement that comes with getting a new pool that’s hard to describe. You find yourself dreaming about lounge chairs, the smell of sunscreen, and how magical your pool will look at night. Then reality hits, and you remember that these aren’t the only things you have to worry about as a pool shopper. Cost, upkeep, environment, and safety are all factors to keep in mind when choosing which type of pool to purchase.
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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.
Concrete Pool Information | Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Pool Maintenance
If you’re looking into getting an inground swimming pool, you might be asking yourself, “Should I get a concrete pool?” Here At River Pools, although we may specialize in fiberglass pools, we readily admit that concrete pools are sometimes a better fit for some people. In fact, there are even times when we encourage shoppers to choose a concrete pool over other types. Why would we do that?
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Installation & Construction | Swimming Pool FAQs
Like many, you’re probably dreaming about having your own swimming pool in your backyard. After all, it is an amazing thing to be able to go swimming whenever you want. No more public pools.
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Options and Accessories | Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping
So you're getting that beautiful swimming pool and now you're asking yourself, "OK, what type of fencing should I choose? Which is best for me? How do I get the protection I want without sacrificing the look and feel of my wonderful backyard?"
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Pool Design Guides | Tanning Ledges
Gone are the days of either lying next to the pool or standing in it. Enter the tanning ledge: a place where you can actually lie down in the pool, with or without furniture (and without having to hold your breath!). If you don't know what a tanning ledge is (some call it a baja shelf, sun shelf, or tanning shelf), think of it as a very shallow zone in or next to the main pool where you can relax and keep cool.
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Pool landscaping | Pool lighting
You may be asking yourself, "Do I really need landscape lighting around my pool?" Good question, and the answer in most cases is yes for two main reasons: form and function. With our collective experience within the inground fiberglass swimming pool industry, we've seen thousands of inground pool projects over the years.
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Options and Accessories | Swimming Pool Design | Tanning Ledges
How would you feel if we told you that there is a feature that could double the usefulness of your swimming pool? We know that you’re not spending thousands of dollars on your pool just to stare at it (although swimming pools are beautiful things!). The feature we’re talking about puts you back in the pool for all the activities you would traditionally do poolside.
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Pool Design Guides | Swimming Pool Design
They’re cheap, they’re stylish, they look cool...so what’s the catch?
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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Options and Accessories | Tanning Ledges
Imagine relaxing in water without fully submerging yourself - reading, sipping a drink, or simply unwinding. This isn't a fantasy, but a reality with a tanning ledge in your pool. Also known as a sun shelf or baja shelf, this shallow area lets you enjoy the water without committing to a full swim. It's perfect for cooling off, lounging, or supervising children, making it a versatile and popular pool feature.
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