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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.
Options and Accessories | Patio and Coping | Pool landscaping
Are you one of those people who kills your plants every time you try to start a garden? Do you put off home improvement projects until your house is literally falling apart? Or maybe you just like to make your life as simple as possible so that you have time for things that are really important to you. Whatever the case, if you’re looking for an outdoor living space that’s super low maintenance (and not just a slab of concrete with a picnic table), keep reading!
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When it comes to sanitizing your pool, most people choose between traditional chlorine and a salt system.
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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.
Do you ever wish that you had a natural pond or swimming hole in your backyard? What if you could escape to a tropical tiki paradise every day after work? If this sounds like your dream, a lagoon pool may be the swimming pool style that you're looking for. At River Pools, we manufacture our fiberglass pools in a wide variety of styles from ultra-modern to Mediterranean to tropical lagoon, and we know what goes into each of the different inground pool designs. In this article, we'll explain what a lagoon pool is, how much it may cost to create this pool style, and the pros and cons of having one.
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Fiberglass Pool Information | Installation & Construction
Do you like the idea of having a fiberglass pool but aren’t sure if you can actually get one? With us at River Pools being the only fiberglass pool manufacturer with installation experience (more than 1,500 fiberglass installs to date), we’re kind of experts in our field. And over the years we’ve heard every installation question under the sun, including:
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The Louisville area has more than its fair share of awesome water parks to satisfy your longings for some pool fun. But what if you just want to relax and play in your own pool at home? You know, without the crowds. If you're shopping for inground pools in Louisville, KY, you've probably discovered that swimming pool shopping is not always easy. Between all of the different pool types, manufacturers, builders, prices, and accessories, you'll have hundreds of decisions to make. It's no wonder we get millions of website visitors looking for inground pool information every year.
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Options and Accessories | Pool Maintenance
Congratulations! We heard you’re getting a new inground pool. Once your pool builder is done with the construction of your beautiful swimming pool, it will be your job to keep it in good shape so that you can enjoy it for years to come. If you’re new to inground pool ownership, we’d personally like to welcome you to the club. You’ll quickly find that owning a pool can be great for the health and happiness of you and your family. As fiberglass pool manufacturers and installers, we’ve helped hundreds of new pool owners get set up and ready to go with their new inground pools. So, to help you get a great start to your life as a member of the pool owner’s club, we broke down which pool supplies you’ll need by the time your swimming pool is in the ground and ready to use. In the following sections, you’ll learn what you need to keep handy around your pool, why you need it, and how much it might cost. We also threw in a few extras for you to consider if you want to upgrade your experience. Let’s dive in.
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Have you ever jumped into a pool expecting it to be cool and refreshing only to discover that the water is hot? That's exactly when you need a pool chiller. Many people write-off pool chillers, thinking that their pool water won't get hot enough for one. While this can be the case in certain climates, it certainly is not the rule. As fiberglass pool manufacturers, we are constantly asked how to cool down pool water. Although there are a few other things that you can do (like adding shade or running your filter at night), our best answer is always to invest in a good pool chiller.
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Do you live in Wisconsin and want to build an inground pool? Getting a swimming pool can be an exciting time, but even though you might be in a hurry to see your pool in the ground, it's important that you shop around for the best pool builder for your project. How will you know if your pool builder is right for you? First, you'll want to ensure that your pool builder has a good track record (see our pool builder vetting checklist here), and you'll need to do your research to find out what they specialize in.
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Cost and Pricing | Swimming Pool Accessories
Fun fact: Some states virtually demand that inground pool owners have a pool cover. Others are less picky. In certain situations, pool shoppers are even required to cough up the cash for an automatic pool cover during the pool's construction (we're experienced fiberglass pool manufacturers and contractors, and we see this from time to time). Needing a pool cover is not necessarily a bad thing, though.
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Cost and Pricing | Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner
During the summers, Arizona residents have three things on their minds: How to cool down from the heat, How to cool down from the heat, and finally How to cool down from the heat Like many people, you might find yourself wanting to cannonball into a refreshing swimming pool on scorching summer days.
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