Today’s swimming pools run the gamut, allowing homeowners to select the style, size, finish, and more that best suits each person’s and yard’s unique needs and limitations. From the unimaginative but straightforward rectangular design of American tradition to luxurious spas reminiscent of the baths of ancient times — and many points in between — today’s […]
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Avoiding Ice Dams
As iconic as icicles may be, donning the fronts of holiday cards and mimicked in lights and all kinds of other winter decor, the real ones can mean bad news for your home. Specifically, icicles can be signs of an ice dam. Not necessarily, though. So how do you know if your home’s icicles indicate […]
Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 5
One of the best reasons to consider a pool remodeling project is to make it easier to maintain your pool (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). You can choose from a long list of pool automation items that will cut down on the amount of time and effort necessary to keep your pool in […]
Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 4
A pool remodeling project may be one that’s practical and necessary, such as putting in a new finish or replacing old, worn-out equipment. Or it can be something aesthetic, such as adding new lighting, landscaping, or water features (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). On the other hand, if you have the financial resources to […]
Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 3
When you’ve had your pool for several years, it’s normal for parts and equipment to start wearing out and needing to be replaced (see Parts 1 & 2). If you’re considering remodeling your pool and you’re not sure which project to tackle first, take a close look at your pool’s finish. If it’s chipping, cracking, […]
Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 2
In our first article, we discussed the importance of adding as many safety features as possible to your pool to help keep your family and guests secure while they’re in and around your pool. Now, we’ll turn our attention to another topic: remodeling to improve your pool’s curb appeal. Remodeling Options Designed to Enhance Your […]
Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Swimming Pool Better Than Ever, Part 1
Installing a swimming pool is a dream come true for many homeowners. Finally, they have a way to relax and enjoy fun in the sun with their family and friends from the comfort of their very own backyards. Over the years, however, that dream can begin to fade or even turn into a nightmare if […]
Ipe Wood: Premier Tropical Decking Material, Part 3
Ipe wood is an excellent choice as far as tropical decking materials go. Not only is it durable, long-lasting, and available in high grades, it is renowned for coming in a variety of beautiful color choices. In this article, we will wrap up our series on Ipe (see Parts 1 & 2) by taking a […]
Staying on Top of Industrial Concrete Floor Repairs is a Smart Move
Concrete is one of the most widely used materials for the construction of large, industrial buildings, such as warehouses, plants, and factories. Because of its long-lasting nature and stability, it’s no wonder concrete is the material of choice for the walls, flooring, and outside surfaces of these types of large scale structures. Whether the buildings […]
Ipe Wood: Premier Tropical Decking Material, Part 2
In our first installment of this series on Ipe wood, we took a look at some of the reasons why Ipe is so popular, especially as a decking material. These reasons included Ipe’s hardness, density, longevity, stability, uniform radial and tangential movement, fire and insect resistance, and availability in different sizes. In this article, we’ll […]