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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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Who are the Best Pool Builders in St. George, Utah?

Looking for a high-quality inground pool in southern Utah? It’s often hard to know which pool builder or installer to hire, especially when you live in a smaller metropolitan area like St. George, which is only about 15% as large as the Salt Lake City metro area.

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

Can I Use Bleach Instead of Chlorine to Clean My Swimming Pool?

We’re in unprecedented times, and that means answering unprecedented questions. One question I’d honestly not expected to hear is, “is it okay to use bleach to clean my pool?” But since the start of the year, I’ve seen folks asking about bleach in pool owner groups on Facebook, on our social media channels, on blogs and YouTube comments, in emails, and even in a few panicked phone calls here and there.

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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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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Swimming Pool Design  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

How Many Laps Makes a Mile When Swimming in Your Inground Pool?

Would you rather walk a mile or swim a mile?

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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

What are the Best Swimming Apps and Pool Fitness Trackers for 2021?

People get swimming pools for many reasons… but just about everyone who gets a pool installed in their backyard hopes to swim fairly often.

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Cost and Pricing  |  Installation & Construction  |  Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

Everything You Need to Know About Pool Waterfalls

Humans are hard-wired for waterfalls. A visit to natural falls is often the highlight of any trip. Artificial waterfalls can make the difference between a ho-hum experience and something unforgettable, whether you encounter in a restaurant, a front yard, or next to a well-built backyard pool.

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Cost and Pricing  |  Finding A Pool Contractor  |  Installation & Construction  |  Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

COVID and Swimming Pools: Building Your Perfect Pool in a Pandemic

Thinking about adding some splash to your backyard with a new pool?

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Pool Maintenance  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

6 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Home with a Pool

Thinking about buying a home with a swimming pool? Purchasing a home with an inground pool in the backyard is one of the fastest and easiest ways to get a pool this year. But what are some of the red flags that you need to look out for when buying a home with a pool? What are the drawbacks that you need to research before signing on the dotted line? As fiberglass pool manufacturers and seasoned pool maintenance and installation professionals, we'll walk you through the key points that you need to think about before purchasing a home that already has a pool installed. By the end of this article, you should have a better idea of whether buying a home with a pool is a good investment for you. Let's jump in.

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Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner  |  Options and Accessories  |  Pool Design Guides  |  Swimming Pool Design  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

Dark Bottom Pools: Colors, Materials, FAQ

A dark bottom pool is a swimming pool that has a dark surface, like deep blue, gray, or black. These pool designs have been around for decades, but they have only recently become a widespread trend. In fact, we've seen a considerable increase in dark bottom pool color requests from our customers over the last several years (we manufacture fiberglass pools and spas). If you're on the fence about your pool color or are strongly considering a dark bottom pool, keep reading.

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Installation & Construction  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

Can You Put an Inground Pool in a Small Backyard?

Is your backyard super tiny? Is it more of a courtyard than a backyard? If you are dreaming of getting an inground pool but think your backyard is too small, you've come to the right place.

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Saltwater Pools FAQ

Fun fact: Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles in the world. They can grow up to 23 feet long and weigh over 2,000 pounds. But we're not here to talk about crocodiles. We're here to talk about saltwater pools. As fiberglass pool manufacturers who work with a network of installers across the country, we can confirm that saltwater pools are growing more and more popular every year. While public opinion clearly supports installing or switching to a salt system, people still have a ton of questions.

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