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
When it comes to building something, utilizing the best materials and proper practices is the key to a successful project. This is true for buildings, houses, garages, decks, cars, computers, and especially inground pools. Like many regions in the U.S., the Midwest is home to multiple options for swimming pool contractors. For anyone looking … Read more
Is your inground pool’s vinyl liner beginning to show signs of aging? Have you noticed that the liner’s color is not quite what it used to be? Sounds like it may be time for you to replace your vinyl liner. Many pool owners have and will stretch their liner lifespan to 15, sometimes even 20 … Read more
When you think about inground pools, what do you see? If you imagine a pool with a pattern along the waterline and a sequenced design across the floor and walls, you’re probably thinking of a vinyl liner pool! Vinyl liner pools have been around for decades and are one of the most popular types of … Read more
On behalf of the Royal Pools G2 Landscaping team, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the town of Crown Point for recognizing our Christmas tree this year! Every year, the Lake Courthouse Foundation hosts a Christmas tree contest in the historic Crown Point downtown square. In 2025, Royal Pools G2 Landscaping entered … Read more
The process of purchasing and installing an inground pool comes with a lot of considerations. “What type of pool do I want? How much am I willing to spend? How much pool maintenance am I willing to do? What type of cover do I want?” That last question is an interesting one. When it comes … Read more
Finding the right inground pool design for your backyard can be exciting and challenging. You have a lot of options, not just between the pool types (fiberglass, concrete pools, vinyl liner pools), but between shapes and designs as well. Do you want a Roman-shaped pool? Perhaps a freeform pool? Maybe the classic rectangle is perfect … Read more
An inground pool is only as good as the quality of its surface. This is especially true in the case of vinyl liner swimming pools, which require liner replacements every 7-10 years. You can extend your liner’s lifespan by maintaining balanced water chemistry, but it will still fade over time. Hence: liner replacements. Royal Pools … Read more