When considering the decision to build a new pool, there are a ton of questions that we immediately ask ourselves. What kind of pool do we want? How big is too big? Should we go all out and include the seating area with the BBQ pit and all of the water features? And then there …
So you’ve decided to buy a pool. Congratulations! Pools and spas are a fun and beautiful way to create enjoyable memories for your whole family while improving the value of your home. As pool builders, we are excited to help you through the process of designing and building your ideal backyard oasis. Before you get started though, …
While this might be able to pass as modern art at some museums, it most certainly won’t work as a swimming pool plan. Just because a pool is built in the private property behind one’s home does not make it any less important than the house in regards to how it is planned, designed, and …
A new swimming pool plan is not just a pretty drawing of your backyard, it is a technical document, and a tool that will serve as a framework for the success or failure of your pool-building project. There are typically three places where a poorly planned swimming pool design can go haywire and lead to potentially costly …
With the cooler fall weather approaching, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to keep that pool open a little while longer? There are a range of options out there for pool heating systems and with consumers becoming more budget conscious and environmentally aware, consider taking a look at solar pool heaters. Solar pool heater …
At Build Your Own Pool, it’s our business to know everything there is about pool accessories. There are some favorites out there though so we thought we absolutely must highlight one for our customers. bobé Water & Fire Features is an Arizona-based fabricator of sheet metal products that transform pools, spas, and landscapes into places of working art. …
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A lot of our customers at Build Your Own Pool opt for an attached spa as a feature for their pool, we can understand why! Not only is it an aesthetically pleasing addition, it is also a great way to relax after a long hard day or even to get your day started in the …
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be healthier in 2014? Let’s talk about how swimming is beneficial for your body and how Build Your Own Pool has many designs that will be beneficial in helping you get fit! Lap swimming is a great cardio-vascular exercise for those who are just starting out or …
Being in the pool industry, we want to do our part to help make backyard pools as safe as they can be. With all of the drowning accidents in our state involving children, we wanted to remind our readers of a few water safety tips for their homes. Diligence is critical when it comes to …
When designing a pool to fit into your backyard, it is also important to think about the surrounding landscape and your summertime needs. Refuge from the sun is a landscape addition that is both practical and can be a beautiful addition to your backyard design. When thinking about adding shade to your backyard, try letting …
