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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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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Options and Accessories  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

How to Backwash a Pool Filter

Owning a pool often comes with more responsibilities than new owners often expect when they start their pool journeys. Nearly everyone knows it takes time, purposeful effort, and some non-trivial expenses to keep a pool clean. The pool’s pump and filter system is the cornerstone of its cleanliness -- but did you know you’re occasionally supposed to clean out your pump and filter system, too?

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Pool Closing/Winterization  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

How to Winterize a Pool

Most pool owners accept “pool season” -- the warm, comfortable time of year when the sun’s shining, temperatures are high, and your pool is at its most appealing.

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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  |  Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers  |  Finding A Pool Contractor  |  Installation & Construction

River Pools and Spas is a 4-Time Top 50 Pool Builder in 2021

Joining the elite class of Pool and Spa News’ (PSN) Top 50 Builders marks any builder as both a major success and as a name to watch in the pool-building industry.

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Concrete Pool Information  |  Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Finding A Pool Contractor  |  Installation & Construction  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

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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Cost and Pricing  |  Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers  |  Installation & Construction

Why is Swimming Pool Chlorine So Expensive? Alternatives for a Chlorine Shortage

Pool buyers and owners have had a challenging year. If you didn’t have a pool when the COVID-19 lockdowns started, you probably ran into higher prices, longer waits, and less availability overall -- whether that availability meant pool-building components like pipes and fittings, or accessories like pumps, filters… or chlorine tablets.

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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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Cost and Pricing  |  Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers  |  Installation & Construction

How the Supply Chain is Affecting the Swimming Pool Industry (and What it Means for Your Pool Project)

The supply chain affects every business and consumer on the planet… and over the past year or so, we’ve all seen what happens when it breaks down.

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Fiberglass Pool Manufacturers

A Review of Fiberglass Pool and Spa Combos: Sizes, Designs, Pros, Cons

A fiberglass pool and spa combo is a fiberglass pool that comes with the hot tub or spa already built into the pool shell.

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Fiberglass Pool Information  |  Swimming Pool Design

Shipping Container Pool vs. Fiberglass Pool: Cost, Shapes, Features

Shipping container pools are growing in popularity thanks to their quick installation and unique look, but how does a shipping container pool compare to a traditional inground pool? Because we specialize in fiberglass swimming pools, we decided to make an in-depth comparison of fiberglass pools vs. shipping container pools to highlight the key differences between them. We hope that by the end of this article, you'll understand the main factors that separate container pools and traditional inground pools so that you can choose the best swimming pool for your home.

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