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what goes into planning a custom-built swimming pool?

I have spent years dreaming of owning a custom-built swimming pool. Have you ever looked at the pictures of exotic swimming pools online and imagined yourself soaking in the hot tub while your kids splashed around in the cool pool water? Maybe you imagine soaking in your heated pool on a summer night watching the shooting stars zipping by. Two years ago I finally had enough saved up to pay for the biggest portion of my custom-built pool and began making plans. If you are considering having a custom-built pool installed on your property, this blog can help you learn the steps of the process and tips for making it much easier for yourself.

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Does Your New Home Have A Damaged And Outdated Pool? A Couple Of Easy Fixes

Posted on January 15, 2016

If you have purchased an older home that has an outdated and poorly maintained pool on the property, you may be wondering what the easiest way to have it repaired is. You want to keep the cost as your main concern, and how long the repairs are going to take. You also want to ask what safety feature updates are available. There are different pool options based on your budget, but a vinyl liner or fiberglass liners areboth popular and practical. [Read More]

Starting At The Top -- 5 Tips For Protecting Your Hot Tub Cover

Posted on January 14, 2016

A new hot tub is an exciting and rejuvenating addition to any home, but it comes with some cost and work maintaining it. There are ways to keep those costs and effort to a minimum. One way to protect your investment and prevent unnecessary problems is to learn how to take good care of the spa cover. Here are 5 tips for keeping your spa cover looking and feeling great. [Read More]

Switching To A Saltwater Chlorination System

Posted on January 9, 2016

Are you tired of adding chemicals to your pool every week in an effort to get the chemical balance right? Typically, you should test your pool water 2 to 3 times a week. You don't want the pool to acidic or too basic. An acceptable pH is around 7.2 to 7.6. By switching to a saltwater chlorination system, you could reduce the amount of maintenance on your pool and enjoy healthier water your family can swim in. [Read More]

Debunking The Most Common Myths About Swimming Pool Maintenance

Posted on January 4, 2016

Being a pool owner can be an amazing experience. On the hottest of days, you and your family get to enjoy much-needed solace from the heat. Unfortunately, both above- and below-ground pools require a fair amount of maintenance in order to avoid expensive problems and repairs. You can always hire a professional swimming pool service like Guaranteed Pool Service & Repair or others to take care of most of your pool maintenance, but it's a lot cheaper to do it yourself. [Read More]