If you own a vinyl liner pool, question: when was the last time you had your vinyl liner replaced? Industry standards recommend that vinyl liners be replaced every 7 – 10 years. This begs the question: “How much does a pool liner replacement cost in 2026?” The answer to this question depends on several factors, … Read more
For some pool owners, owning a pool is all about enjoyment. Makes sense, right? For some, it’s about accentuating their backyard. Having your very own backyard oasis is the dream for many. One of the best options to make that happen is freeform vinyl liner pools. Freeform vinyl liner pools have been around for decades, … Read more
If you own an inground pool, especially a freeform pool, choosing the right pool cover can make a huge difference in maintenance, safety, and long-term costs. Freeform pools are becoming a backyard favorite, and for good reason. These pools are, for many potential pool owners and existing pool owners alike, the closest you can get … Read more
If you’re thinking about purchasing an inground swimming pool, ask yourself: What are my swimming wants and needs? Determining these will help you figure out which pool is right for you. The three types of inground pools are: vinyl liner pools, concrete/gunite pools, and fiberglass pools. Odds are, if you clicked on this article, you’re … Read more
A veteran pool boy once told me that with great pools comes great responsibility. This is especially true for inground pools. Proper inground pool maintenance is the key to keeping your water clear, your equipment running efficiently, and your primary investment (your pool!) protected. If you don’t know how to maintain your inground pool, however, … Read more
Ask any inground pool owner about owning an inground pool, and many will have great things to say. One may assume that an inground pool would require basic maintenance and care, but remember, these are luxury products and should be treated as such. You guessed it, guys: owning an inground pool means regular upkeep. You … Read more
How does water flow through an inground swimming pool? How does a pool stay clear and clean? The answer is *drumroll* pool equipment! Your pool equipment is the respiratory system and heart of your swimming pool. When something stops working, whether it’s the pool pump, pool filter, or pool heater (if you have one), your … Read more
There has been a growing trend in the inground pool world for some time. Pools aren’t cheap. There’s no getting around that. For that reason, many prospective pool owners are turning their sights to plunge pools, which offer compact swim space at a lower cost. This is especially true in the Midwest, where backyard space, … Read more
Why are inground pools so expensive these days? Are you considering purchasing a smaller pool to maximize your backyard and save money? These are great questions, and ones that can be answered with: plunge pools! Plunge pools are not a new thing in the pool world. They have actually been around, in one way … Read more
The seasons without pools are a sad one. Especially here in the greater Chicagoland area, where recent springtimes provide 20-degree, 75-degree, 40-degree, 15-degree, and 80-degree days multiple days in a row. With the rise of inground pool popularity in the region, there are multiple pool builders eager to transform your backyard. If you’re considering purchasing … Read more