How to Make Your Swimming Pool Eco-Friendlier
April 22nd marks the 48th anniversary of Earth Day. Many people around the world will celebrate Earth Day by creating a consciousness of saving energy to make the earth a better place. Energy efficiency is an important subject these da...
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Getting Financing for a Swimming Pool
Many homeowners dream of having a custom-made swimming pool, but they may have no idea on how to go through the process of getting financing for a swimming pool. Like with any home improvement, money plays a crucial role when deciding...
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The Advantages of Having a Swim Jet in Your Pool
For baby boomers, Mark Spitz was the athlete who set the standard of competitive swimming while for millennials, Michael Phelps is the epiphany of the Olympic sport. We all know that these two swimming heroes started their sports caree...
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How to Clean Your Outdoor Furniture Cushions
It’s that time of the year again! Time to put away everything winter-related; throw away what you don’t use; rearrange the furniture and do some deep spring cleaning. During the long and tedious process of spring cleaning, you may f...
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Pool Recipe of the Month – Stuffed Hamburgers
Do you remember how your mom makes her meatloaf? This classic dish has many versions, including filling the meatloaf with minced ham, onions, and peppers, while others may even put boiled eggs in their meatloaf. Yes! Meatloaf is a ...
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The Benefits of Using a Variable Speed Pump to Run Your Swimming Pool System
We at Platinum Pools have the goal to provide our clients with a way to create beautiful lasting memories. When a customer visits one of our offices, we provide them with vital information about pool design and durability based on thei...
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Easter Scavenger Hunt – The Aquatic Edition
In our last blog, we talked about how to organize an Easter Pool Party. Now, we take a look at how to organize an Easter Scavenger Hunt…in a swimming pool. First, make sure that you have adults who can be referees and supervisors in ...
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How to Organize an Easter Pool Party
If you live in an area where the weather is excellent at Easter, like Texas, then you are in luck. We are crazy about pool parties, and Easter is another event where you can wear a new swimsuit and let the kids enjoy the day. However...
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Why Automatic Pool Cleaners are Better for Your Swimming Pool
An important guarantee Platinum Pools gives to their customers is a low-maintenance, custom-made swimming pool. Owning a low maintenance swimming pool means that it only takes around 15 minutes to care for your pool. An essential accesso...
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Add-Ons to Customize Your Swimming Pool
Purchasing an in-ground swimming pool is a major decision. There are many shapes and sizes to choose from but choosing the best shape and size is dependent on the available space in your backyard. Another thing you need to consider w...
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Excellent Tips on How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
What makes Texas a great place to live is cooling off in your swimming pool. If you have a dog, you should encourage him to swim. However, it’s essential to teach your best friend a few lessons, especially if he has never swum befo...
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How to Plan for a Spring Break Pool Party
Early spring means college students are packing up swimsuits, board shorts, fancy clothing and any other item you can imagine. College students across the country are heading to the biggest party of the year – Spring Break. And then,...
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A Pool for Everyone
Not so long ago, a client gave us a 5-Star rating and commented on her new swimming pool: “After thinking our backyard was too small & inaccessible to put an iground pool and hearing great things about Platinum from friends, we set up a ...
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How to Care for The Garden Around Your Swimming Pool
Spring is almost here. Texans are always proud of their landscaping, so it’s no surprise to see them enjoy getting the yard ready. Regardless of whatever is left from the last season, your garden needs some tender loving care to ensu...
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Are You Ready for Spring?
Texans don’t close their swimming pools in winter time, and that’s a fact. But this last season was full of surprises (weather wise), so many pool owners opted for the warmth of the spa. Now that spring is around the corner, it’s tim...
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It’s Time for Your Swimming Lesson
As spring approaches, many homeowners are looking to purchase a swimming pool. But, safety comes first, and it is vital for your children to take swimming lessons. It is the one skill that they should learn as early as possible. Wh...
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