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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 Pools, Little People Big World, and TV's Misconceptions

I recently saw an advertisement regarding a fiberglass pool manufacturer that had donated a pool to the TV Show Little People Big World. Upon reading the advertisement, which made it sound as if Little People Big World had chosen the manufacturer because of their superior quality, two thoughts came to my head.

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5 Dumb Mistakes People Make When Buying a Fiberglass Swimming Pool

If you're reading this article, then chances are you're considering purchasing a fiberglass swimming pool. Congratulations, you're on the right track. Now you just need a little more guidance with this process. After having worked with well over 1,000 people in their efforts to buy a fiberglass swimming pool, I've come up with my top 5 really, really dumb things people do during this important process: Believe everything the manufacturer says Don't pay attention to finish warranties Don't ask for references Focus solely on price Focus on the short-term

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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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Inground Pool Pictures from River Pools and Spas: Hot off the Press!

Watch this video to see a slideshow of our latest inground pool pictures.

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2009 Fiberglass Swimming Pool Design Awards

Welcome to the 2009 Fiberglass Swimming Pool Design Awards! With the growth and success of our site and the feedback we've gotten from fiberglass pool shoppers, we have produced the first of what will be an annual review of the fiberglass swimming pool designs of the various manufacturers found within the inground pool industry.

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Viking Fiberglass Pools vs. Trilogy Pools: Which is Better? (Reviews/Ratings)

Two of the most prominent fiberglass pool manufacturers in the industry are Viking Pools and Trilogy Pools. Having installed both pools during our many years in business at River Pools, as well as working with pool owners across the country through PoolSchool, I've established opinions regarding the two lines over the years. Each company has their individual pros and cons and so this article will review both companies and see how they stack up against each other.

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