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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.
Concrete Pool Information | Installation & Construction | Options and Accessories | Swimming Pool Design
When it comes to concrete or gunite pools, the finishing options have expanded significantly in recent years. While traditional plaster remains a classic choice, alternative finishes can offer additional benefits such as increased durability, smoother textures, and unique aesthetic appeal. Exploring these options allows pool owners to customize their swimming experience and potentially enhance comfort for all users.
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Options and Accessories | Swimming Pool Accessories | Swimming Pool Design | Vinyl Liner Pool Information
Pools aren’t always for exercise, so why should they all be designed as if they are?
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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.
Cost and Pricing | Installation & Construction | Options and Accessories | Swimming Pool FAQs | Vinyl Liner Pool Information
How much will my vinyl liner pool cost? What do I need to budget for? You’ve already asked yourself these questions—you know that buying a pool is a big financial decision. You don’t need us to tell you that. River Pools aims to provide you all the information so you can make the best decision in your pool search. We suggest ways to make your pool project more affordable and provide a pricing guide for all three of the major inground pool types.
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On hot days where the temperature has you sweating and thirsty for a cold drink, there aren't many things as refreshing as jumping into a cold pool. A pool is something you want to enjoy when it's hot outside. However, many people don't consider that their pool water can reach temperatures in the 90s during the summer. Pool chillers, an optional feature on pool heat pumps, are specifically designed to lower your pool's water temperature so that you can fully enjoy it, even on the hottest days of summer. In the following video, I show just how big the difference can be when you have a chiller/cooler installed on your pool.
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If you’re considering an inground pool, you are probably also considering installing underwater pool lights. As we specialize in fiberglass swimming pools, we have the opportunity to answer tons of questions about pool lighting. In this article, we’re going to tackle some of the most popular inground pool lighting questions we receive on a daily basis.
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Most folks would love to be able to use their swimming pool for as many days of the year as they possibly can. But where you live, and your local climate, can have a major impact on pool availability -- especially if you live in a more northerly state with more than its fair share of cold and/or snowy days. At River Pools, we speak with hundreds of folks each year about inground pool projects. Many of these prospective pool buyers have questions about pool heaters, and we're always happy to answer these questions. But today, we're going to distill the most common pool heating questions into one helpful article. We want pool buyers (and owners) everywhere to have an easy reference point on the benefits of heating your pool, the different heating options available to you, and what you can expect to spend on each type of pool heater, both in terms of upfront costs (purchase and/or installation), and on an ongoing month-by-month basis for electricity or fuel and regular maintenance.
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As a pool guy, I get asked all the time, "What are the most popular options for in-ground pools and why?" I would say the three most popular options are salt water chlorinators, underwater pool lights, and security covers. Here are the pros and cons of each.
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If you are considering a new pool or even replacing your existing pool pump, you're probably wondering which type of pool pump and filter system best meets your needs. That's a great question, and you've come to the right place to get some answers!
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers | Options and Accessories
When we started River Pools and Spas 14 years ago, we were like any other pool company and if you asked for it, we sold it to you. But we have learned that the customer can be their own worst enemy. What I mean by that is buying a pool is usually a new experience for the home owner and with the right guidance, they can end up with a pool that will best suit their family. What the concrete/gunite companies knew was that most fiberglass companies did not have diving pools, so they could use that to help beat out the fiberglass sales guy. But it did not take long before fiberglass manufacturers started building fiberglass swimming pools that were 8’ deep and could take a diving board.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Options and Accessories | Pool Design Guides | Pool Videos
When I first walked into the backyard of Chuck and Kristian Todd in Arlington, Virginia, my first thought was, "If this is going to happen, it'll have to be interesting". In the end, it turned out to be quite interesting indeed, as you'll see in the following before and after video.
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