In the realm of hardscaping, a notable trend gaining traction is the hybrid use of concrete and pavers for your driveway, pathway or patio. This innovative approach combines the durability and cost-conscious side of concrete with the aesthetic versatility of pavers, offering homeowners and landscapers a blend of cost effectiveness and style in outdoor design. … Read more
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Adding an outdoor shade structure to your backyard is a big commitment with a great payoff. Like pools, when it comes to backyard shade structures, you have multiple options from pavilions and canopies to the topic of this article: gazebos and pergolas. Gazebos and pergolas are classic additions to any backyard space. What sets the … Read more
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Everyone loves chemistry, right? Well, regardless of whether you love chemistry or can’t name a single element on the periodic table, if you want a pool you’re going to have to brush up on your chemistry. If you’re an experienced pool owner, odds are you’ve dealt with low chlorine levels, perhaps even cloudiness or algae … Read more
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A common question I’ve been asked since joining the pool industry is: which pool manufacturer is the best? It’s a great question. At Royal Pools and G2 Outdoor Designs, we have been installing fiberglass inground pools for over 24 years. We’ve installed dozens of different pools from our share of a few manufacturers over the … Read more
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Purchasing a pool or investing in a new backyard design is a tough decision. You can probably picture exactly what your dream backyard looks like, can’t you? Maybe it’s a long fiberglass pool, surrounded by beautiful stamped concrete, flanked by a pergola and outdoor kitchen area. The toughest part of turning your dream design into … Read more
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So you’ve been researching inground swimming pools for some time now and have some pricing questions. “What exactly am I paying for when making this purchase? Is it just the pool? Which type of inground pool costs the most? If I get a fiberglass shell, is it just the shell I am paying for? What … Read more
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So you want to get an inground pool? It is undoubtedly a big decision, but a necessary one if turning your backyard into an oasis of summer fun and family memories is your goal. Once you know the price range you will be looking at and what kind of pool you want, the next question … Read more
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What do you want out of an inground swimming pool? Maybe it’s a ten-foot deep end? Maybe it’s a built-in spa? Maybe you want a natural-looking pool with a waterfall? Whatever it is your heart may desire, everyone in the market for an inground swimming pool wants one thing: the pool they can afford. Or … Read more
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Maintaining pool water chemistry is one thing many pool owners cannot stand. Not everyone was a chemistry whiz in high school, but keeping your water chemistry balanced is simple if you are willing to learn how the chemicals work together. New pool owners may not know how to keep their water clean or how often … Read more
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So you’re thinking about purchasing an inground pool and you’ve narrowed down your choice to a fiberglass pool. Solid choice! Did you know that fiberglass pools are the newest type of pool in the industry? Fiberglass pools were created in the 1950s but didn’t gain prominence until the turn of the century when manufacturers started … Read more
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