In the last thirty years, swimmers have become more conscientious about skincare and avoiding skin damage caused by long hours exposed under the sun. Sunscreen products come in many formats, including spray. While people find ways to protect their skins from the sun, they forget how it can affect the pool’s water. However, it should be a regular part of a …
The Advantages of Having a Lap Pool
Many believe that a small backyard is not spacious enough to place a swimming pool. But, what about a lap pool? Well, the shape is not new. In history, Greeks and Romans designed the lap pool for aquatic games, exercising, and military training. In the latter part of the 1960s, lap pools started to appear in many of California’s residential …
Popular Inground Swimming Pool Shapes for Your New Pool
Are you considering adding an inground swimming pool to your backyard? If you are, there are many different shapes, designs, and swimming pool features to choose from. The fun part of designing your custom inground gunite swimming pool is that you aren’t limited to just a square, rectangular or other prefabricated shapes, like you are when building a fiberglass or …
Hollywood Stars and Their Swimming Pools
Since the early days of the film industry in America, celebrities have been pampered citizens of the world. Always admired, always envied by the clothes they wear, the jewelry, or the exotic places they travel. But there is nothing more admired, and envied, than their homes. From ranch style homes to European cottages, it is the swimming pool that brings …
The Swim-Up Bar – Who’s Idea Was It?
The first time I ever saw a swim-up bar was at my best friend’s home. The year was 1977; my friend and I were about to graduate high school, and I would spend weekends at her home. There is no denying that her swimming pool beat every other in a residential area. It was the most expensive neighborhood, and her …
Why Build A Custom Infinity Pool
Infinity edge pools are a growing trend. There are a lot of people who are asking for it, due to its stunning design. Infinity pools give the illusion that your pool extends into the horizon. The infinity edge designed pools are quite common in the resorts and prestigious hotels. They are also quite famous near the ocean and can create …
5 Basic Pool Decking Options
Your pool defines your own personal style. A beautifully designed swimming pool can add a unique flare to your backyard. The first thing you need to do before choosing the perfect pool, is to choose the right decking. There are endless ways to design and style your pool to make it look more attractive. One of the ways is, to …