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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

How Much Swimming Pool Patio Do I Need?

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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Cost and Pricing

Should I Buy a Swimming Pool in Today's Economy?

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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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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Swimming Pool Design

3D Swimming Pool Design Services

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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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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner

Fiberglass Swimming Pools vs Concrete Swimming Pools: Which is better?

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

Fiberglass vs Vinyl Liner Pools: Which is Better?

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

Where Should I Locate My Pool Filter System?

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

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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