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Can You Afford a Pool?

Can You Afford a Pool?

With these tips, you can afford a swimming pool with the right type of financing and pool. When we first got the idea to put a pool in our backyard, the cost was pretty intimidating. We envisioned signing away our lives (or at least our house) to cough up the money for installation. It got

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Tips for Choosing a Pool

4 Tips for Choosing a Pool

If you are considering a new pool, incorporate these four tips in your decision process. Installing a pool in your backyard is serious business, one that involves plenty of planning, a degree of mess and a significant cost. This is hardly a decision to rush into. It takes careful planning to find a pool that

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Diagnosing Swimming Pool Leaks

Diagnosing Swimming Pool Leaks

Learn about how to spot a leak in your swimming pool. Do you suspect a leak in your backyard swimming pool? Leaks are a fairly common problem with all types of residential pools, but diagnosing and correcting the problem can be easier said than done. Some leaks require professional assistance to treat, but others can

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Pool Zoning and Codes

Pool Zoning and Codes

In order to apply for zoning approval of a residential swimming pool, you will need to know the following: Generally, no fee or application form is required. Special Power of Attorney Affidavit is required if the applicant is not the homeowner or a registered contractor. Provide 3 copies (to-scale) of the house location survey plat,

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Winterizing Your Pool

Winterizing Your Pool

Winter is definitely on its way for most of the United States. Most states are averaging below normal temperatures right now and it is time to start working on winterizing your pool. Everyone wants to have a trouble free spring pool opening and if you take the correct steps for the winter then you will

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5 Options in Pool Finishes

Learn about your options in pool finishes, and each of their pros and cons. The right swimming pool finish will make all the difference in the aesthetic quality of your pool. A high quality finish will also affect the durability of your pool investment. There are many choices in pool finishes today, and they vary

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