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Are Fiberglass Pools Good in Florida? Tips for Floridian Buyers

by Shelby Hatcher

As a Floridian, having a swimming pool in your backyard is ideal for beating the heat that persists here almost all year. Before you started researching, you had never realized there were so many types of pool materials. You decide to look into fiberglass pools. Are they right choice for your Florida home? Fiberglass pools … Read more

Categories General Info, Pool Features, Pool Landscaping
Gunite is a concrete like mixture used to build pools

How To Tell If Your Pool Is Gunite (6 Signs)

by Shelby Hatcher

With the real estate industry running red-hot, getting all the vital information on a property before closing can be difficult. One tidbit of information that might fall through the cracks is the material used to construct an in-ground swimming pool. So how do you tell if your swimming pool is made of gunite or fiberglass? … Read more

Categories General Info, Pool Features
How to fix spider cracks in your pool

3 Ways To Fix Spider Cracks in Fiberglass Pools

by Shelby Hatcher

Spider cracks or hairline cracks on your fiberglass inground pool can be problematic. But thankfully, they’re rarely a major cause for concern as they typically only affect the gel coat and not the laminate layers of the pool. Because of that, spider cracks can be resolved with several quick fixes. There are three ways to … Read more

Categories Common Problems, Pool Maintenance
If your fiberglass pool is off-level it can cause several problems to the pool.

How Off-Level Can a Fiberglass Pool Safely Be? Understanding the Risks

by Paul Williams

There’s no better way to cool off during the hot summer months than a refreshing dip into a swimming pool! While there are many different residential swimming pools, fiberglass pools are an extremely popular choice. Ensuring that your fiberglass pool is level at installation is critical. So, how off-level can a fiberglass pool safely be? A … Read more

Categories Common Problems
Fiberglass pools can be a great option for homeowners in Texas.

Are Fiberglass Pools Good in Texas? Pros and Cons for Texans

by Paul Williams

If you’re living in Texas, you’re no stranger to the unbearably hot summers, and a pool seems like the perfect way to cool off while having fun. Fiberglass pools are an increasingly popular investment, but are fiberglass pools good in Texas? Fiberglass pools are ideal in Texas because they are incredibly durable and resistant to … Read more

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I'm a fun-loving husband and father of 3 that enjoys spending pool days with the family! After years of above ground pool fun, we took the leap and got our first in-ground pool installed. What an exciting journey it has been! I have learned so much along the way, and use this site as an outlet to share everything I've learned, researched, or randomly thought of that I found to be interesting. For more info, see my About Me page.

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