Both chlorine and salt water pools can make a great addition to a backyard. When you create a custom swimming pool, you have many different decisions to make. These include visual design elements as well as the inner workings of your pool. One of the major choices you will make during the pool design process … Continue reading “Chlorine vs. Salt Water Pools”

Regular pool maintenance is important to keep your swimming pool sparkling clean and running smoothly. One of the key elements in pool maintenance is your pool filter. Your filtration system removes contaminants and debris from your pool by working with your pool pump. This is accomplished by water running through the filter and circulating back … Continue reading “How to Maintain Your Pool Filter”

Maintaining swimming pools can be a complicated task and there are many factors you need to consider to keep your pool running smoothly. A pool is a big investment and you want to make sure it looks great and works well so that you can get the most use out of it. Unless you opted … Continue reading “How Often Should You Add Chlorine to Your Pool?”

Once you design and build your own custom swimming pool, you need to keep it clean and functioning. Regular pool maintenance is important to ensure your pool looks its best and keeps working for years to come. Using a pool vacuum is one step in maintaining your inground pool. Whether you vacuum manually or use … Continue reading “How a Pool Vacuum Factors into Pool Maintenance”

When you design your custom swimming pool, you may be tempted to focus solely on the pool’s appearance. While it is important that you love the aesthetic appeal of your new inground pool, you also want it to work its best for years to come. This is why you need to make the best decisions … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Type of Pool Pump”

Pools by Design does more than creating your dream pool and spa. We also help you customize a landscape design to create an outdoor space that matches your vision. When it comes to landscaping, you can custom design whatever atmosphere you prefer. While some homes look great with a flashy backyard, you may want something … Continue reading “The Benefits of a Simple Landscape Design”

One of the benefits of building a custom pool is that you can turn your dream pool design into reality. Beyond the basic size and shape of your pool, your vision likely includes water features to enhance the look and feel of your swimming pool. Fountains are one of the many ways you can customize … Continue reading “The Different Types of Pool Fountains”

Owning a pool or spa can improve your quality of life dramatically. Rather than having to go to a crowded public swimming pool, you can relax, exercise, and host events all in the comfort of your own backyard. However, maintaining your pool and spa can be a tricky task. If you don’t perform proper and … Continue reading “Top 3 Maintenance Tips for Your Pool”

Building a pool is a huge investment, but it can really pay off. Imagine lounging by your very own backyard pool, or swimming with your family on hot southern Arizona summer days. In order to get the pool of your dreams, though, you’ll need to have a good understanding of the process. This is an … Continue reading “Top 3 Things to Look For When Building a Pool”