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Adding water features to your gunite pool can add dramatic changes in your pool’s appearance as well as create a calming and appealing ambiance.  The type of water feature you add to your pool is a personal choice based on how you want your pool to feel and function.  Here are four features that we commonly see added when building a pool.  

When it comes to building a residential pool, you have a lot of options.  While some pool companies may limit you to a pre-determined number of selections, this is common for fiberglass pools, custom designed gunite pools offer limitless possibilities.  Your pool builder can create a design that meets your needs.  Here are five different custom pool designs and what they offer.  Of course, these can modified to make your pool unique to suit your taste.

Are you thinking about renovating or installing a new pool? Now is the perfect time! In an increasingly hectic and stressful world, the pool has become a healthy and refreshing escape to the outdoors. A new pool has the potential to become a beautiful addition to any backyard, as well as a space that creates priceless memories. Build your private oasis today with these tasteful trends that are sure to make a big splash in 2021.

Pool maintenance and service is a critical responsibility for any pool owner. This is especially true for commercial properties like apartments, gyms, condos, hotels, and more. Your pools and water features serve as an amenity for your residents and guests to enjoy. It is important to ensure that your pool is safe, the water is healthy, and that your investment in these assets is protected. While regular, routine maintenance is the key to keeping your pool sparkling clean and safe, there are some common mistakes that can be made that actually achieve the opposite of this goal. Here are a few pool maintenance mistakes to be aware of for your commercial property pools and water features.  

Have you always wanted a pool but thought your yard was too small? That isn’t the case anymore. In fact, not only can you have the pool of your dreams, even in a limited or restricted space, it can have all of the amenities and features of a larger pool. From water features like fountains to design elements like tanning ledges, in addition to lighting, decking, and more, you can completely transform your yard. Furthermore, smaller pools require less maintenance. This means less skimming, fewer chemicals, and reduced scrubbing and sweeping. So even, if you have plenty of space for a pool, a cocktail pool can be a pleasant, low maintenance option. Here is everything you need to know about cocktail pools!