The best party pool isn’t necessarily the biggest one. The best pools for hosting parties combine comfortable places to sit in and out of the water…
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Backyard Pool and Outdoor Fireplace Design for Cozy Seating
An existing pool deck may accommodate a fireplace, but the style you choose determines how much work is involved. A freestanding or ethanol fireplace…
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Poolside Fire Pit Seating Ideas with Planting and Stone
A fire table can make a poolside lounge feel like a destination, not just a place to pass through. The strongest poolside fire pit seating ideas…
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Designing a Pool for Relaxation With Temperature, Light and More
A pool can look serene yet feel uncomfortable when the water, lighting, and surroundings work against one another. Designing a pool for relaxation…
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How to Clean Calcium Buildup on Pool Tile Safely
What if the toughest-looking white buildup on your pool tile is the one you should scrub most carefully? If you’re wondering how to clean calcium…
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Pool Features for Families in DFW: Picks for Kids and Yards
About 73% of non-fatal pool injuries involve children under age 5, so a family-friendly pool should be planned around supervision and safe movement,…
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Ideas for a Private Backyard Oasis With Plants and Water
Privacy comes from layers, not one tall fence. Creating a private backyard oasis starts with combining greenery and planters with a water feature,…
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Outdoor Entertaining Space: Plan for Cost, Layout and Ambiance
A welcoming backyard takes shape before the first patio stone is laid. To create the ultimate outdoor entertaining space, plan how people will…
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Is a Custom Pool a Good Investment Compared With a Standard Pool?
A pool’s value isn’t measured by resale alone. A custom inground pool may increase a home’s value by an estimated 5% to 8% on average, but whether a…
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Pool Construction Payment Schedule: Arizona Down Payment
The initial deposit is one part of a pool project’s payment plan, and its terms should be clear in the contract. Progress payments should be tied…