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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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3 Features To Consider For An In-Ground Swimming Pool

Posted on February 19, 2016

Do you want an in-ground swimming pool installed in your backyard and have not decided what kind you should get? There are actually several great features that you can add to your in-ground swimming pool. This article will give you a general idea of the type of features that you can invest in so you will know exactly what to get and can hire a swimming pool contractor to begin the project. [Read More]

Planting Around Your Swimming Pool: Types of Trees to Steer Clear Of

Posted on February 4, 2016

If you're considering have a swimming pool installed in your backyard, then you may already be thinking about how you can spruce up the landscape around it. After all, poolscaping can increase privacy, enhance beauty and offer shade. It also helps to blend the pool with the surrounding environment so it looks as if it belongs there naturally. However, when considering the landscape around the pool, you need to make sure that the pool's water will remain clean, that the pool will be easy to maintain and that swimmers will be safe. [Read More]

How To Maintain Teak Patio Furniture

Posted on January 26, 2016

Wood patio furniture, bought from a store like Eastgate Pools, has a homey, earthy quality that you can't get with vinyl or even metal pieces. If you are trying to create a rustic feel for your deck, then teak is a good way to go. Not every type of wood you would use on a deck will have natural sealants, but teak does. Even though it is naturally rot resistant, teak is far from impervious to the elements, so you will need to decide how to preserve your teak. [Read More]

Three Questions To Ask Your Custom Pool Contractor

Posted on January 21, 2016

When you're in the early stages of thinking about having a custom pool put into your yard, it can be a challenge to draw your mind away from pleasant thoughts of floating around on an inflatable chair sipping a summery drink. Before you reach this point, however, you'll need to find the right contractor for the job. It's beneficial to talk to some friends and neighbors who have had custom pools built to put together a list of contractors who are well-suited for the job. [Read More]