River Pools & Spas Blog | Swimming Pool FAQs

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.

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

By: Alex Planes

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.

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

By: Alex Planes

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

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

By: Alex Planes

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.

The 8 Best Pool Fountains for 2021

By: Alex Planes

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.

What are the Best Salt Water Pool Systems for 2021?

By: Alex Planes

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

Who are the Best Pool Builders in St. George, Utah?

By: Cristian Shirilla

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.

Can I Use Bleach Instead of Chlorine to Clean My Swimming Pool?

By: Alex Planes

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.