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I like that there is an automatic cover over the pool. I am thinking of doing a narrow and long rectangular lap pool with a spa on one end and a beach entry on the other. I'd like an automatic retracting cover that can be walked on when closed.

What To Consider Before Buying a Pool

Owning a pool may seem like a great idea, but make sure you take the added costs and maintenance into consideration, too. Here's what you should know.

Water Parks Offer a Different Way to Soak in the Natural Beauty

Plans are underway to build a new water park in Playa del Carmen. It includes a 131-foot high water slide, canals, swimming pools, and green areas

7 Ways to Design Around Your Above Ground Pool

What do you put around an above ground pool? We're here to help you pretty up your pool area with simple landscaping, lighting and other tips.

10 Classic Swimming Pool Games

Remember how much fun you had as a kid swimming in the pool with your friends and playing Marco Polo or sharks and minnows? Do you remember the rules? What are some other classic pool games out there?

How To Protect Yourself From Bacteria In Pools And Hot Tubs

The family of an Indianapolis woman who died after getting a flesh-eating bacteria believes she got it from a hot tub while at a hotel she was staying at in the Tampa Bay area.

Hot Tubs, Swimming Pools Not as Clean as You May Think

Hot tubs and swimming pools are not always as clean as you might think, even when disinfected. In a new study in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology, scientists have found that the more these facilities are used, the more potentially harmful compounds they contain.

Happy Anniversary Platinum Pools!

Platinum Pools celebrates 20 years in the swimming pool business. Our slogan "We Can Prove the Difference" is demonstrated by a list of over 3,500 happy customers, building a swimming pool right the first time, and helping families spend more time making memories instead of spending time upkeeping.

You Won't Believe How Much Pee There Is in Pools

Open Your Pool: The Checklist

Opening your swimming pool for the year signals that the cold of winter is over and the fun of summer is upon us. We have talked about the chemical and pool safety precautions to take when opening your pool. Remember that checking the equipment pad for cracks and unusual wear can save you money in the long life of your pool. Finally, make sure that your pool water chemistry is balanced.

Swimming Pool Landscaping Ideas

Check out 17 great designs for borders and areas surrounding your swim zone.

Why Concrete Swimming Pools Are the Best

Are you in the market for a new backyard pool? Hilltop Pools and Spas explains the benefits of concrete pools and why they’re the better option for your home.

BuildBlock ICF Swimming Pools: Getting the Most Splash for Your Cash

Learn how building your pool with BuildBlock ICFs can save time during construction, lower your utility bills, and extend your pool season.

Why Saltwater Pools Are So Much Better Than Traditional Pools

Saltwater pools are gaining in popularity because of lower operating costs and easier maintenance. Learn about saltwater pool systems at HouseLogic.

The Pool and Spa Combo = Perfection

Uniting the best of two worlds, the pool and spa combination is one of Signature Pools most popular builds. Here are two of the most popular methods for this

Environmentally Friendly Swimming Pool Ideas

An environmentally friendly swimming pool is not that difficult to achieve. Get ideas for effective solutions that you can implement easily at home.