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Custom swimming pools offer more options and can be a better investment compared to other alternatives.  In addition to developing the unique design that meets your needs and tastes, having the right pool builder makes all of the difference in the world.  Here are four reasons why you should consider a custom designed pool and an experienced builder.

Have you always wanted a pool in your yard, but thought you just didn’t have enough space to accommodate one?  Maybe you filled that area with a hot tub.  Maybe it remains a landscaped courtyard.  With a custom cocktail pool design you can update and upgrade your small yard with the pool you’ve always wanted.

While it doesn’t take too long after the holidays for the weather to heat up, the prime time for pool time really ramps up in the summer months.  While spring time serves as a warm up, there are a few things you’ll want to address before the pool parties and daily swims begin.

Owning a swimming pool can be one of the best investments you can make, particularly for home entertainment, and key to being able to enjoy it fully is ensuring it is properly maintained and cleaned year-round.  When neglected, problems such as black algae can arise and lead to major headaches. 

The way we do and see things changes constantly. From fashion to music to the way we do different things throughout our lives, nothing stays the same for long. Every now and then, things will make a “comeback” or be back in vogue, but at the end of the day, our tastes, needs, and options will continue to change and grow. It’s easy to see it in the way we dress, the way we watch TV, what our cars look like, and countless other things; it’s also true when it comes to building a new pool. Pool designs, materials, technology, and style have developed tremendously, even from 10 years ago. As we approach a new decade if this is the year you build a pool, here are some design trends you may want to consider.