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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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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories

How to Extend Wi-Fi to Your Pool Deck or Outdoor Living Space

Lying on your lounger by the pool requires a few important essentials: sunglasses, a drink, a book, and something to browse the internet with. Let’s be honest, you’ll quickly tire of squinting to read the book and inevitably move to your phone or tablet. Why? To post pictures, check e-mail, peruse the internet, watch a show, listen to a podcast, or shop. But what happens when you’re lounging with your feet in the water taking a video on Snapchat and it doesn’t go through? You load Facebook...nada. E-mail? You just see that little circle loading thing.

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Options and Accessories  |  Patio and Coping

Pool Patio Ideas and Options: A Personalized Guide

Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about the perfect swimming pool? When it comes to your own inground pool, chances are you already know the exact dimensions that you want, the shape, the type, and even the features that you want your swimming pool to have.

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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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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Tanning Ledges

Types of In-Pool Furniture: Chairs, Tables, and Other Options

Have you ever wanted to take the recliner from your living room and set it up in your pool? Maybe you'd like to stretch out on the couch underneath the summer sun while basking in the water. Okay, that sounds like a bad idea, but the good news is, there’s a lot of potential for pool furniture.

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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Tanning Ledges

Customizing Your Tanning Ledge: Lights, Bubblers, and More

We all know that swimming pools aren’t just for swimming - they’re for playing, exercising, and most importantly...relaxing! Picture yourself lying on your pool's tanning ledge with a magazine in one hand and your favorite drink in the other while your kids begin another round of Marco Polo. You get to relax and they get to play. Everyone is happy.

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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories

Inground Pool UV System: Cost, Pros, Cons, and How It Works

We all know that one of the most important parts of owning an inground pool is keeping it clean. Slacking on maintenance can damage your pool and let’s face it, no one wants to see their sparkling oasis turn into a swamp. Luckily, you have a few options when it comes to keeping your pool clean.

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Options and Accessories  |  Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping

16 Pool Fence Ideas That Will Upgrade Your Yard

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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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Design  |  Tanning Ledges

Should You Get a Tanning Ledge? (Infographic)

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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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner  |  Options and Accessories  |  Tanning Ledges

Tanning Ledges: Everything You Need to Know

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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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Design Guides

4 Inground Pool Options That Are Trending In 2021

What's hot in the world of inground pools today? Here at River Pools, we help hundreds of inground pool clients plan and design their dream pools each year. This allows us to keep a pulse on the options, accessories, and features that are trending in the inground pool marketplace. And today we want to share this with you!

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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Swimming Pool Accessories

Should I Get an Automation System for My Pool?

I've lost count of the times I've addressed my parents' Amazon Echo with "Hey Google." There are just so many virtual assistants, it's hard to keep them all straight. Alexa, Siri, Google Home/Assistant, and Cortana (wait, who?)... If I can barely remember which one I'm addressing, I certainly can't keep track of all the things they automate or simplify for us. A pool automation system creates this convenience for handling your pool and its features, without the multi-brand confusion. (But hey, some of them can also connect to Alexa and co.! Score!)

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