September in Houston brings the transition from the intense summer heat to slightly cooler, yet still warm, days. With temperatures often hovering in the high 80s or low 90s, it’s the perfect time to enjoy your swimming pool. At Platinum Pools, we believe this is one of the best months to make the most of your backyard oasis before the …
A Guide to Pool Accessories: From Floats to Robotic Cleaners
Owning a pool in Houston, Texas, is a fantastic way to beat the heat and enjoy quality time with family and friends. At Platinum Pools, we believe that the right accessories can enhance your pool experience, making maintenance easier and fun more abundant. Here’s your ultimate guide to pool accessories, from floats to robotic cleaners. Essential Pool Floats and Toys …
Pool Party Ideas: Themes, Games, and Decorations for Memorable Gatherings
Summer in Houston is the perfect time to host a pool party, and Platinum Pools is here to help you make it unforgettable. Whether celebrating a birthday, hosting a family reunion, or enjoying the sunny weather, these pool party ideas will ensure your gathering is a splash hit! Themes to Make a Splash Games to Keep the Fun Flowing Decorations …
Understanding Pool Laws and Regulations: A Guide for Pool Owners
Owning a pool is a dream come true for many, offering a perfect spot for relaxation, exercise, and family fun. However, with great enjoyment comes great responsibility. Understanding and adhering to pool laws and regulations is crucial for ensuring safety and avoiding legal issues. This guide will help you navigate the essential pool laws and regulations every pool owner should …
Top DIY Pool Projects for Your Backyard Oasis
Summer is the perfect time to transform your backyard into a personal paradise. Whether you want to enhance your pool or add fun new features, these DIY summer pool projects will help you make a splash. At Platinum Pools, we believe that creativity and effort can turn any pool area into a stunning retreat. Let’s dive into some exciting DIY …
Historical Pools: Forgotten Stories and Architectural Marvels
Swimming pools have long been a symbol of luxury and leisure. Still, their history is rich with fascinating stories and architectural brilliance. From ancient civilizations to modern marvels, historical pools offer a glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of their creators. In this blog post, we will dive into some of the most remarkable historical pools, uncovering their …
Cody Pools Named the #1 Pool Builder by Pool and Spa News for the 12th Year in a Row
Cody Pools, the leading builder of premium residential & commercial swimming pools and spas, has once again been recognized as the #1 Pool Builder in the country by Pool and Spa News in their annual Top 50 Pool Builders list. With this recognition, Cody Pools has now been named the #1 Pool Builder by the publication for an incredible 12 …
Dive into Luxury: The Top 5 Sought-After Pool Additions Explained
Transforming your pool into a luxurious oasis involves more than just crystal-clear water. In this blog post, we delve into the top five sought-after pool additions that elevate your swimming experience to new heights. Explore the purpose behind each feature, uncover their unique benefits, and weigh the pros and cons of turning your pool into a haven of sophistication. Infinity Edge Design: Purpose: The infinity edge design …
7 Compelling Reasons to Invest in a Pool for Your Home
Are you considering the purchase of a pool for your home? The decision to invest in a pool goes beyond mere recreation; it’s a choice that can significantly enhance your overall quality of life. In this blog post, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons why having a pool can transform your property into a personal oasis of happiness, relaxation, and well-being. …
What is a Plunge Pool?
If you’re looking to cool down during the summer but don’t have the space for a conventional swimming pool, a plunge pool could be the perfect solution. Regardless of how small or large your backyard is, you can create a refreshing, relaxing spot with a plunge pool. When you work with a pool builder, they can customize the size and …
Which is the Best Type of Inground Pool?
All pools are not created equal, and that is the truth. The size of the pool is one of many determining factors that affect the cost of installing one. Therefore, gathering and examining all relevant information from pool professionals is crucial before investing in an inground swimming pool. There are three main types of pools. Each has a unique construction …
Feng Shui and Your Backyard
It’s essential to keep in mind that Feng Shui principles apply to the interior and exterior of your home. When planning a backyard pool, you should consider some fundamental principles to maximize the benefits of your water feature. By carefully selecting the pool’s location, shape, and surroundings, you can ensure a constant positive energy flow toward you. Take advantage of …
Zen in the Art of Swimming
Are you aware of how you can utilize your pool to satisfy your needs? Do you wish to use it to unwind, improve your fitness, entertain your friends, or facilitate your daughter’s gymnastics team practice after a long day? A well-lit, serene poolside ambiance with soft music is the best way for relaxation and rejuvenation. Have you ever explored the …
Reasons to Celebrate by the Pool During the Winter
Now that you have an oasis in your backyard, what better way to enjoy it than hosting a Winter pool party for your friends and family to celebrate the season? With some planning, preparation, and a group of loved ones ready to unwind and have fun, your pool area can be the perfect backdrop for a Christmas pool party that …
Ways to Use Your Pool Even When It Is Cold
It’s fall season already, and with the changing leaves and crisp air, winter is just around the corner. Unfortunately, the days of diving into your crystal-clear pool are long gone. But wait! Don’t worry; the declining temperature doesn’t necessarily mean you still can’t enjoy your pool. You can extend your pool season and keep the fun going all year round …
Pool Trends For 2024
Whether you’re planning to build a new pool or renovate your existing backyard pool, it’s important to keep its design up-to-date to ensure it keeps looking fresh. If you need clarification on the latest trends or want inspiration to transform your backyard, you’ve landed on the right page! In this blog, we will take you through the nine most exciting …
The Impact of Pool Water in Grass
When it comes to creating an oasis in your backyard, a swimming pool and a lush green lawn are a match made in heaven. However, concerns arise about the potential impact of pool water on grass. Will the chlorine in the water harm your lawn? Is it possible for pool water to kill grass? In this comprehensive guide, we will …
Geometric vs Freeform: Choosing the Perfect Pool for Your Backyard Oasis
When investing in a swimming pool for your home, it is a serious decision to choose the right shape. With a wide range of pool-shape options available, it’s important to consider what will look best in your yard. Two popular options to consider are geometric and freeform pools. In this article, we will explore the factors to consider when deciding …
Create Your Outdoor Family Room
Transforming your backyard into an outdoor living space expands the usable area of your home by bringing all the amenities you desire outside. It is an investment that can increase your home’s value. Are you ready to explore the process of creating a functional, usable, and luxurious outdoor living space, including the pool? If so, then let’s get started! Imagine …
How to Fit a Lap Pool Into Your Lifestyle
During hot summer days, getting enough exercise can be challenging. However, investing in a lap pool can help you avoid the gym and enjoy the fresh air while working out. Keep reading to learn about lap pools and why they may fit your fitness routine perfectly. What is a Lap Pool? If you’re looking for a pool ideal for exercising …
Beating the Summer Heat – Reasons Why Having a Pool is Beneficial
Texas is known for its high temperatures, especially during summer. Because of this, having a pool is essential. When people consider buying a property in Texas, having access to a pool is a top priority. However, it’s important to keep in mind the cost of maintenance. There are many choices to make when it comes to deciding to purchase a …
Why SPF Lotions and Sunglasses Are Important to Have by the Pool
With summer here, people are looking forward to swimming in pools. It’s crucial to remember to safeguard your eyes and skin during this activity as it can be hazardous. According to WebMD, many individuals are admitted to the emergency room yearly due to eye and skin burns. This post will teach you the two essential items for a fun and …
Summer Heat is Here – Escape it with a New Swimming Pool
During the initial weeks of summer, we noticed a significant increase in temperatures, leading to several heatstroke cases among Texans. Some people are searching for solutions to combat the heat, and installing a backyard swimming pool is a popular option. A pool provides a luxurious escape from the high temperatures and offers relaxation, fitness, and fun memories. Let’s explore why …
What to Ask Before Purchasing a Pool
Many homeowners dream of having a swimming pool in their backyard, as it’s a great way to bring family and friends together. Finding a reliable and experienced pool construction company is crucial if you’re looking to build a pool. Having a general idea of what you want regarding pool shape and size is also essential. Fortunately, a reputable pool construction …
Swimming Pool Design Tips
For over 20 years, Platinum Pools has been building new and renovating residential pools. The foundation of building a vast outdoor space integrates the following: Maximize the Space Larger houses are now often on smaller lots, and their market value constantly increases. Hence, much of our initial design advice centers on placing the pool and the pool fence for best …
The Benefits of Night Swimming
Who says you can’t swim in your pool at night? Anyone who enjoys evening swimming will tell you that slipping into a pool on a warm summer night while the water laps around your body is a mesmerizing experience. There’s something magical about being in the water at sundown – imagine doing your laps under the twinkling stars shining brightly …
Exercise and the Swimming Pool – The Ultimate New Year’s Resolution
The New Year is here, and you have probably made some resolutions you’d like to keep through the rest of 2023. But you may not have the time to drive to the gym every day. And it’s easy to save time by eating fast food frequently, even if you promised yourself you would not. Do you know that swimming can …
Entertaining Areas Around Your Swimming Pool
As we have said in past blogs, the backyard has now become the ultimate family room. The original swimming pool with a simple slab of concrete for its deck has now transformed into an exotic room made with beautiful natural stones and patterned concrete featuring artistic spectacles with water features, fire features, outdoor living spaces, and more for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few …
Best Spots to Read in or By the Pool
Some people have their perfect place to read a book. How about treating yourself to a book by the pool? Think about it for a bit. Only some activities are as satisfying as reading by the pool, but books and water do not mix. From the bright sun blinding your book pages to the constant threat of a splash getting …
Pool Design Trends for 2023
Whether considering new construction or upgrading your backyard oasis, keeping a pool design trendy and relevant is essential. If not, it can become an outdated addition. Check out our latest blog on eight of the top 2023 pool design trends! Trendy Pool Colors We do know that a pool’s water looks like various shades of blue. Did you know that …
Custom Swimming Pool – The Best Holiday Gift!
When customers ask when the best time is to build a swimming pool, the answer is always the same: anytime! There is no better time than the holidays to give your family the gift of a lifetime! If you want to give your family this ultimate gift, you first need to figure out how you will let them know. Surprise! …
Pool of the Month – December 2022
Location – Katy, Texas Use your imagination to recreate your backyard into a mystical place. Our featured project involved statues that the customer wanted to feature in their design that inspired our designer to design a version of Atlantis-oasis. By adding a waterfall, beach entry, and a bridge to connect the “mainland” to an “island,” it reflects everything that gives …
Tips on Using the Spa During Winter
A great thing that Texans don’t have to worry about is closing the pool every winter. Although some cold weather and freezes occasionally occur, nothing beats relaxing in a spa when the cold season arrives; there are specific procedures a spa owner should know. Even if the thermometer reads 60 degrees, it can be cold in the southern states. Below …
Outdoor Thanksgiving Celebration
With Thanksgiving near, we’re all trying to plan a festive start to the holidays. Having a swimming pool can help initiate a new Thanksgiving tradition. Let us provide some tips to make your Thanksgiving celebration fun for everyone: Thanksgiving Décor Thanksgiving is the first holiday that kicks off the Christmas season, and nothing says Thanksgiving like a warmly lit, brightly …
Pool of the Month – November 2022
Location – Seabrook, Texas A unique geometric designed pool can make it distinctive from the rest. This project shows travertine decking and coping around the pool. It also has a tanning deck and a spa on the other end of the pool. Lastly, a modern designed fountain with a spillway. Amazing! The tanning shelf holds two waterproof, weather resistant lounge …
Saltwater or Chlorine Pool? Know the Facts
When building a new pool or renovating an old one, it’s important to know the pros and cons of saltwater and chlorine pools. Saltwater Pools Saltwater pools are becoming increasingly popular as people learn about the benefits saltwater pools offer. However, the biggest myth surrounding saltwater pools is that they do not contain chlorine because the water is sanitized using …
Are Swim Diapers Reliable? Learn the Facts
Toddlers and small children enjoy spending time with their parents in a swimming pool, especially during the summer. It is fun to buy swimwear for the tiny tots, and some who still wear diapers may need another artifact. Keep in mind that there is a misconception about swim diapers and their reliability, and experts from reputable educational institutions state that …
Small Swimming Pool Advantages
If you have a small backyard and yearn for a swimming pool, here is some good news: small inground pools have some advantages compared to larger inground pools. Large swimming pools are fantastic for parties, races, sports, diving, and more. But what can a small inground swimming pool offer? What are the main reasons why people choose a small in-ground …
Incorporating The Swimming Pool During School Days
August may represent the end of summer (and, of course, back to school for kids across the country), but that does not mean you have to say so long to fun in the pool. It is a great time to enjoy your backyard pool even more with friends and family. It is not only for those kids who attend a …
Start the Pool Building Process Now
Every homeowner dream of having a swimming pool on their property. Imagine a place where your family and friends can spend time together not to mention it increases the value of your home. As we approach the end of summer, now is a great opportunity to start the process of adding a new swimming pool to your home. If you …
The Cities With The Most Residential Pools
Sunny, sandy states are thirsty for cool water. The Sun Belt, covering the southern and westernmost regions of the US, is a high concentration of residential swimming pools. In lieu of a relatively modest population compared to Los Angeles, Phoenix is number one with 32.7% of homes with a pool. Three Florida cities occupy the next three spots: Miami – …
Pool Day Checklist
Summer days are synonymous with a swimming pool – whether it’s the one in your backyard, the neighborhood/community pool, or the one at a friend’s house. No matter where you go, checking your pool day list twice is essential because it is frustrating to find that some of your essentials are not there. We recommend some items that will help …
Myths Busted About Pool Maintenance
Pool and Spa maintenance has many different notions; including a few statements regarding various water care, and whether they work or not. Some of these notions you will hear are true, but many fall under the category – of myth. In this blog, we will present the facts of how pool maintenance is authentic in comparison to some of those …
Platinum Pools – A Cody Pools Company #1 Pool Builder on PSN’s Top 50 Builder List 2022
Platinum Pools is pleased to be part of the Cody Pools family as we have achieved the number one spot for the 2022 Pool and Spa News Magazine’s Top 50 builder. 2021 was a year of change for Platinum Pools as we transitioned to being a part of the Cody Pools family. We continue servicing our loyal customers, for whom …
How to Get More Fun Out of Your Pool
Now that summer is officially here, do not waste a minute getting the most out of your pool. For some, the joy of owning a pool can wane after a few years, especially if you are the one who must clean and maintain it. This year, take it upon yourself to have more fun with your pool – after all, …
Pool Design Trends in 2022
Since the COVID -19 pandemic began, people’s lives have changed by leaps and bounds. The demand for swimming pools skyrocketed across the country in the last two years, and as many work from home and spend their vacations in the backyard. Vacations are now an integral part of many people’s lives, and backyards have become our new vacation spots. As …
Get Your Outdoor Living Room Ready for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be searching for ideas for a romantic date or special dinner. If you have a pool and spa, you need to look no further. Platinum Pools has some great ideas and recipes for a unique, private, and, naturally, romantic Valentine’s Day in your backyard, and avoid the headache of making reservations. …
Our Featured Project – December 2021
Missouri City Oasis $125,000 – $150,000 A freeform-designed pool provides room for the amenities you want. In the case of this job, they opted for a bit more than what the majority of pool owners have, a bridge. You can also appreciate great features like a lagoon-shaped raised spa, a raised wall with a straight line firepit, and a fountain …
Our Featured Project – November 2021
The Montemayor’s Oasis – Friendswood, Texas $100,000 – $125,000 The Montemayor Project is the winner of the 2021 PHTA International Silver Award in the geometric category. With outdoor living in mind, the Montemayor’s truly enjoy the outdoors with a modern designed pool, with pebble tec inlay and mosaic tile waterline. They selected pencil jets and scuppers for water features …
Our Featured Pool Project – October 2021
The Victoria Project – Victoria, Texas $175,000 + When it comes to a new custom featured pool, our designers can make the Lazy River a reality. This beautiful ground-level design in Victoria features a wonderful little Lazy River as well as two bridges, a grotto, and two sunbeds. The upper portion of the oasis features a poolside table and bar …