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Questions You Need to Answer Before Building a Pool

A pool is a great addition to your home. Not only is a pool a great tool for entertaining – especially if you have children, as swimming is the most popular recreational activity for children seven to 17 — but a pool is also great for staying in shape. Did you know that swimming is […]

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When to Replaster the Pool

If you are a pool owner wondering how often the pool should be replastered, read on. Plaster is important to the integrity of an in-ground pool structure, so it is vital to have your pool covered properly with plaster. Here are a few factors that determine when it’s time to replaster the pool.   Damaged […]

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Make the Most of Your Property: 3 Great Backyard Additions

If you’re a homeowner, it’s important that you’re not just focusing on the interior of your home. According to a new Harris Poll for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, which took at a look at 2,034 U.S. adults over the age of 18, fully 75% of Americans feel that it’s important to spent time […]

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Steps to Open up Pool for Spring

It is finally Spring and time to jump into your pool! Here are some steps to take when opening your pool in New Jersey. Clean the Pool Deck Clear the area around your pool of any leaves or debris that may have built up during the fall and winter months.. It is important to remove […]

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Preparing Your Pool for Spring

As the weather begins to get warmer and Spring draws nearer, you are probably planning to finally take off the pool cover for the season. Yet, you may come across some alarming issues. Here are some tips to help get your pool ready for Spring. Algae When you uncover your pool for the first time […]

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Swim On Forever: The Top Five Infinity Pools Around the World

In the United States alone, there are about 10.6 million swimming pools. Swimming offers a relatively painless workout and hours of fun and it has for many, many years. Nowadays, though, there’s a new kind of pool that’s taking the market by storm in the most beautiful way. Infinity pools are pools that are designed […]

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Why You Should Add an Inground Swimming Pool to Your Home

There are so many additions you can make on your home to improve both its value and how much you enjoy your time there. Many of these property improvements seem like great ideas at the time, but end up causing further problems for the homeowners down the line. Installing an inground swimming pool, on the […]

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Chlorine Smell in Pool

Often, many pool owners become concerned about the chlorine smell coming from their pool. Yet, it might not actually be chlorine, but a chlorine-based chemical. Strong chlorine odors can be due to a chemical compound in the chloramine family.  Some chloramines form when chlorine disinfectants react with nitrogen-based substances that come from the bodies of […]

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Reasons to Add a Rock Waterfall to Your Pool

Looking for a great way to enhance an existing pool? Or maybe you are building a new pool and want to add something to make your pool unique? You should consider having a Swimming pool waterfall built. It is the perfect solution to your pool remodeling project; it’s easy to install and beautiful to look […]

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How to Read Pool Chlorine Levels

Chlorine is added to pool or hot tub water to kill germs and prevent your swimmers from becoming sick. Free chlorine can kill most germs within a few minutes if used properly. To determine your pool’s chlorine levels, dip a test strip in the pool for a few seconds and then match the resulting color […]