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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.

Alex Planes

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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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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

The 6 Best Pool Heaters to Extend Your Swim Season in 2021

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably one of two types of folks: you’re a meticulous planner looking to extend your swim season as painlessly as possible… or you’re starting to feel temperatures dropping, and you need to start warming your pool back up right now.

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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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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

The 17 Best Pool Toys and Floats for an Unforgettable Pool Party

Summer’s in full swing, With life gradually returning to normal, you’re probably feeling overdue for a fun get-together… and if you’ve got a pool, there might be no better place to host a sweet party than your own backyard.

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Options and Accessories  |  Pool Maintenance  |  Pool landscaping  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

How to Keep Frogs and Other Small Animals Out of Your Swimming Pool

Frogs are everywhere… including, unfortunately, many swimming pools.

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Concrete Pool Information  |  Cost and Pricing  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner  |  Installation & Construction  |  Pool Maintenance

What is a Gunite Pool? How They’re Built, What They Cost, and What to Expect

Thinking about getting a new swimming pool for your backyard? You probably know about the three types of inground pools: concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl liners.

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Installation & Construction  |  Pool Design Guides  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

Plunge Pools, Cocktail Pools, and Spools: Which Pool Is Best for You?

What can you do if you really want a swimming pool, but you don’t have a lot of yard space? In years past, you basically had two options.

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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Design  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

The 8 Best Pool Fountains for 2021

If you’ve ever been to Vegas, you know just how compelling a big, beautiful water fountain can be. The shapes, the lighting, synchronization with music... they’re visual shows, staged with sprayed water, and they can really capture folks’ attention.

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

What are the Best Salt Water Pool Systems for 2021?

Salt water pools are as popular as we’ve ever seen. It’s not hard to see why.

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Options and Accessories  |  Patio and Coping  |  Pool Design Guides  |  Pool landscaping  |  Swimming Pool Accessories

The Ultimate Backyard Fire Pit Buying Guide for Pools and Patios

What could be better than a relaxing afternoon in your beautiful backyard pool?

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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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