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Robot Pool Cleaner Buying Guide: Simple Guide to Clean Pools
When we bought our house I was super excited to have a pool that would now be mine only. I have “made it” according to my younger self where a pool was almost a pinnacle on a “rich person’s” house! HA! I wish I knew better than what I have learned now over the last…
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Experience the Best: Dive into Radiant Pools Today!
Installing a pool is a long and scary process and when you are planning on doing it yourself the task can be monumental. Even when you do decide to hire someone to do it for you, the costs, the benefits, the downsides, and challenges can be monumental. Radiant pools were created to help as a…
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Owning a Hot Tub Has Some Big Costs to Run: Real World Costs
Almost everyone I know would love to have a hot tub in their backyard to allow for a relaxing place to end their days after work. What most people don’t know before they start this process is that you have a lot of associated costs that can add up, both upfront and on a continual…
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Can Swimming Pools Cause a UTI? Is it Safe To Swim With One?
Swimming can be a great way to stay fit. It tends to be very easy on the joints and has a low chance of injury. But some people report that going swimming has caused them to develop a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). So, can swimming pools cause a UTI? Going for a pool might increase…
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If Adding a Pool Slide Check For Correct Depth to Stay Safe
A pool slide can be a great way to add more excitement to the pool, particularly if you have children. While you want them to have fun slipping down the ramp and launching into the pool, you also want to make sure that they don’t hurt themselves. So, what’s a safe pool depth for a…
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Pools and Property Tax: Costs Can Increase With Ownership
There are many benefits to having a swimming pool in your home. However, they can be very expensive to install, requiring you to hire builders, excavators, and tilers. But one of the biggest expenses could be taxes. So, do swimming pools increase property taxes? Swimming pools are considered a permanent addition to your home. As…
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How Deep Does a Pool Have to be for a Jumping Rock?
One of the most popular ways to enter a pool is by jumping in. To do this, many people might use a jumping rock. This is similar to a diving board, offering an overhang for you to launch yourself into the water from. But this can also present a safety risk. So, how deep does…
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Is Your Swimming Pool Near a Septic Tank and Why It Matters
Installing a swimming pool can give you a great place to cool off while adding value to your property. However, you will often need to work around any existing construction, like a septic tank. If you’re installing swimming pools near septic tanks, here’s what you need to know. As long as you follow the restrictions,…
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Why I Love a Sun Shelf and the Benefits Can It Provide
When building a pool, it’s essential to consider the type of design you want. This can include deciding on the size and shape that you want it to be. When doing this, you will often be asked whether you want to include a sun shelf. But what is a sun shelf in a pool? A…
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Love to Dive? How Deep Should Your Pool be to Dive
When you’re designing and building a pool, a diving board is a cool addition. But you need to make sure that you have the right pool depth. This will make sure that you won’t accidentally hit your head. But how deep does a pool have to be for a diving board? To make sure that…
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Above-Ground vs In-Ground Pools: 15 Pros and Cons
There are two key factors that determine whether most people get an in-ground pool or an above-ground one. It usually comes down to space and budget. If you have a limited amount of space and a low budget, an above ground pool is a solution. There are various other factors that you need to take…
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Managing Saltwater Pool Maintenance Vs Chlorinated
It is human nature to always seek out and return to the natural state of things. Our swimming pools are no different. For generations, we have used chlorine to keep our pools clean. In recent years more people are turning back to saltwater pools so are saltwater pools hard to maintain? There isn’t a significant…
