River Pools & Spas Blog
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.
Did you know when the average pool owner "uses" their swimming pool they actually spend about 90% of their time on the pool patio and not in the pool? Interesting huh! That makes the pool patio an essential part of the poolscape that you must get right....and hopefully the first time! However, when the budget gets tight, and it often does, the first thing sacrificed is usually pool patio space. The #1 regret we hear from pool owners is that they underestimated the importance of their swimming pool patio and didn't either: get enough patio initially or plan for patio expansion in the future.
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The question is, should I buy a fiberglass pool when I am not sure of what the economy is going to do?
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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.
Installation & Construction | Pool Maintenance | Pool Videos
In this video, we demonstrate how to find and correct a plugged skimmer line.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner
Ahhhh…So the debate rages on. Which is better? Are concrete pools the best choice? Or has fiberglass taken over as the pool of the 21st century?
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner | Vinyl Liner Pool Information
Throughout the years of helping pool shoppers compare and contrast the different types of pools available, I've had many that debated the merits of Vinyl Liners versus Fiberglass Pools. So let's take a closer look at these two swimming pool building methods and the pros and cons of each.
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Options and Accessories | Pool Maintenance
One of the first questions asked by pool shoppers is where they should locate their pool equipment. Before we answer that question let's cover some basic information about pool pump and filter systems.
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Patio and Coping | Pool Videos
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
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
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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