Pool opening season is here, ladies and gentlemen. This time brings about a plethora of different emotions–elation at the prospect of swimming, and horror at the prospect of cleaning and balancing your pool. Ideally, opening your pool should be an exciting time, but, as many long-time pool owners can tell you, opening up to a … Read more
So you just had an inground pool installed. I bet you’re absolutely jazzed to jump in that water. We don’t blame you. But wait! Have you balanced your water chemistry yet? Owning a pool is all about maximizing your outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. Maintaining an inground pool is not actually that hard. It all revolves … Read more
Owning an inground pool should be about fun, relaxation, convenience, and luxury. But make no mistake, inground pool ownership is also about maintenance, cleaning, balanced water chemistry, checking equipment, and more. For many pool owners and pool prospects alike, finding convenient methods and features to make pool ownership easier is incredibly important. Imagine being able … Read more
Driving down the busy streets of Northwest Indiana, AKA the Region, you notice some things. Lots of cornfields, for sure, schools and churches, suburban development, the old steel mills propped up against Lake Michigan (drive along Lake Michigan and you can even see the beautiful Chicago skyline)… but nothing is more prevalent than the local … Read more
If you have ever owned a swimming pool, you know how important it is to maintain clean, clear, balanced, and swimmable water. Pools require consistent weekly maintenance, especially inground pools. At Royal Pools G2 Landscaping, in addition to designing and building inground pools, we provide professional weekly pool maintenance packages and pool service to homeowners … Read more
Ask anyone who has had an inground pool installed in a once-empty backyard. They’ll probably tell you that it completely transformed their backyard, which is likely true. An inground pool can only do so much. A great backyard design goes beyond just an inground pool. They say that a backyard is only as good … Read more
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
Here’s the thing, though, different regions approach “pool season” differently. Obviously, here in the Midwest and regions that experience all four seasons, pool owners can’t keep their pool open all year-round, the way pool owners in year-round warm climates can. Basically, we are at the mercy of the seasons. Seasonal weather changes can affect pool … 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