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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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Finding A Pool Contractor

Who Are the Best Pool Builders in Wisconsin? (Reviews/Ratings)

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

How Much Do Inground Pool Covers Cost?

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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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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Installation & Construction  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

Can You Put an Inground Pool in a Small Backyard?

Is your backyard super tiny? Is it more of a courtyard than a backyard? If you are dreaming of getting an inground pool but think your backyard is too small, you've come to the right place.

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Cost and Pricing  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner

How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost in Arizona?

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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Options and Accessories  |  Retaining Walls, Fence, and Landscaping

12 Outdoor Living Space Accessories to Add to Your Home

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Cost and Pricing  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner

How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost in Richmond VA?

Are you shopping for a swimming pool in Richmond, Virginia? Tired of having to go to the river or public pool for a swim? We get it. We also get that inground pools aren't always cheap. As fiberglass pool manufacturers with years of installation experience, we have spoken with many customers and have heard their concerns. Over the years, we've learned that the pool's cost is often the biggest factor when deciding which inground pool to purchase.

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Cost and Pricing  |  Fiberglass vs Concrete vs Vinyl Liner

What Is the Cheapest Inground Swimming Pool?

The first question pool shoppers usually ask us is, "How much do inground pools cost?"

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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Design

21 Small Inground Pool Ideas for All Budgets

Inground pools aren’t just for people with big yards and big budgets. Actually, some of the coolest projects we’ve seen featured small swimming pool models. Say whaaaaaaat? While there are tons of reasons why you may want a small inground pool, we have discovered over the years that people prefer small inground pools because they tend to cost less, depending on the complexity of the install, and fit in most spaces. Smaller pools are often called cocktail pools or plunge pools, depending on their dimensions and depths. Click the link in the previous sentence to learn more about these smaller pools.

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Cost and Pricing  |  Pool Design Guides  |  Swimming Pool Design  |  Swimming Pool FAQs

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pools: Costs, Considerations, FAQs

Are you finally ready to install an inground pool? If you are, you might find yourself having the discussion of indoor vs. outdoor pools. Being in the fiberglass pool industry, we know that most pool shoppers go down that road, even if it's just for a brief moment. If you're currently in the middle of this debate, we want to help you decide which is right for you so that you can know without a doubt that you are building the pool of your dreams.

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Options and Accessories  |  Swimming Pool Accessories

Inground Pool Slides: Costs, Types, Safety

If we've learned anything during our many years in the swimming pool industry, it's this: Kids LOVE swimming pools, no matter the type, size, or cost. Throw in a couple of pool toys, and they won't get out for the rest of the summer. Add a pool slide, and the pool practically becomes Disneyland.

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