Having your own custom pool allows you to enjoy time with your family and friends and helps you beat the heat during scorching Tucson summers. In order to get the most use out of your swimming pool, you need to perform proper maintenance. Although features such as an in-floor cleaning system can keep your water … Continue reading “How Often to Use Pool Shock”

It is hard to make it through an Arizona summer without a nice, refreshing pool to help escape the heat. Having a pool in your own backyard can make your whole summer feel like a relaxing vacation. Your new pool will be the focal point of your yard and will give it the lavish look … Continue reading “How to Use Pool Tiles in Your Pool Design”

Even in Arizona, sunshine alone cannot always keep your pool water comfortable. Pool heaters or heat pumps can keep your pool warm enough to swim in throughout the year. At Pools By Design, we can help you pick the ideal pool heater for your size and type of pool. Our experts focus on energy efficiency … Continue reading “How Pool Heaters Work”

When considering a new pool, one of the most luxurious options is an infinity pool. Often seen at exclusive resorts, these pools are visually stunning. This type of pool is designed to seamlessly integrate with its surroundings, creating an optical illusion that the pool goes on forever. What is an Infinity Pool? An infinity pool … Continue reading “What to Consider When Installing an Infinity Pool”

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”