It’s probably safe to say that, in general, most people agree that it is a good idea to teach your children to swim.

We all know summer is the best time for swimming, but if you don’t yet have a pool of your own, when is the best time to pull the trigger in order to get the most of your summer?

If you’re considering closing your pool for the next few months, as we talked about recently, it’s time to start thinking about pool shock. If you are a longtime pool owner, you may already know everything you need, but if this is your first go-around, we’re here to help.

When designing a new pool, pencil and paper is always a good start, but what do you do once you want to get a real visual of your idea in your actual yard?

Believe it or not, we recently celebrated National Pool Closing Day on September 19, the third Saturday of September. For those of us who live in Arizona or another sunbelt state, however, this day serves as more of a suggestion than a rule.

Here’s a dilemma for you. Say your family is moving to a house with a pool, but your small kids don’t yet know how to swim. Or maybe you’d like to build a pool, but you want to make sure your kids are comfortable in the water beforehand.

When you picture the perfect pool, I think everyone has that idea in their mind of an immaculate pool with crystal-clear, deep blue water that you can see through all the way to the bottom.

If you were blessed with a natural green thumb, planting and maintaining plants in your yard may not be an issue for you. However, many pool owners who may not be blessed with the same nurturing ability don’t necessarily want to settle for simply rocks and dirt.

If you’re building a pool, chances are you’re thinking of installing a pool fence. While they aren’t required, pool fences help to keep your back yard a safe place for children and pets, so they are a worthwhile investment.

As you probably know, there are a lot of ways to have fun in the pool. However, one way you’ve almost certainly never tried is swimming laps while balancing a glass of chocolate milk on your head.

It’s no secret that we are fans of PebbleTec pool finishes—and many of our customers are too. They’re innovative, long-lasting, and really beautiful.

We love happy customers. As a family-owned company, one of our greatest joys is knowing that, when all is said and done, another family has a pool to enjoy together and make memories around.

As more and more people invest in beautiful backyard swimming pools, it’s becoming increasingly important to stay vigilant about pool safety practices.

If you own your own pool, you’re probably very familiar with the routine maintenance necessary to keep it clean and clear. But, what you may not be aware of is one cause of dirt and bacteria that can easily be avoided—poor swimmer hygiene.

As you probably already know, Arizona’s hopes of returning to normal soon have been dashed recently as the state rolls back some of its reopening plans.

If you had a poolside vacation that had to be canceled this year, there’s still some solace to be found. You can support your daydreaming with a new book from Lou Stoppard, a regular writer for the Financial Times, the New Yorker, and Vogue.

As we all adjust to living in the new normal of our world post-coronavirus outbreak, it seems backyard swimming pools only growing in popularity.

It’s no longer news to say we’re all feeling a little displaced during this time in the world. Many of us have had to deal with changes to our work lives, vacation plans, and school schedules.

The world of pools is full of misinformation. As with any topic, you can’t always trust what you read on the Internet, and not all of the old wives’ tales are true. Countless pool myths have circulated over the years.

Planning a new pool project can be a lot of fun. Thinking of all the features you’d like to include and mapping out your design is one of the most exciting parts of building a pool.