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We moved into our house 10 years ago.  I always knew we would eventually get a pool, but we postponed getting one because my kids were still very little.  When my daughter finally became a fish at the age of 4, we started pool construction!  Oak Wells Aquatics follows a very tight construction timeline, and…

As a mom of two little kids, I have been dreaming of the day where I can sit back in a lounge chair, read a book, and have the excitement of summertime swimming as my background noise. It took some time, but I am so happy to say the day has finally arrived!  Of course,…

Give a kid a bath, and he is clean for a day.  Give a kid a pool, and he is clean all summer!  Just kidding, kind of…and the great news about not bathing our children is that most residential pools now use saltwater sanitation systems rather than chlorine sanitation systems.  Our children will never experience…

Do you know the coolest thing about a career change?  To me, it’s the fact that we have that choice! My entire life, I wanted to be a teacher.  I used to take roll with my stuffed animals every Saturday morning.  I was such a fun teacher that they were never even absent!  In college,…

If you have already decided to have a pool in your home, you want it completed within the shortest time possible, as you do not wish to imagine swimming in it. You want to do the actual swimming. Even with your eagerness to have your pool, rushing the project could lead to mistakes. You want…

Installing a private pool in the warm, tropical climate of Florida is a great idea. A swimming pool gives you access to all-year enjoyment in the comfort of your backyard. However, while having a pool seems great, you must consider various factors, including costs. Pricing and maintenance costs can motivate or discourage you from proceeding…

As a homeowner, you’re aware that periodic improvements are necessary for your home’s safety and aesthetic appeal. This also applies to the pool in your backyard. If you’ve recently purchased a property with an outdated pool in the backyard, or if your pool has simply lost its luster as a recreational and aesthetic feature of…

You have finally added a swimming pool to your home to provide a great source of entertainment and relaxation. Your next concern is how to keep the pool in top condition and ensure its longevity. This can be achieved by regular maintenance and remodeling. Whether you are planning a complete renovation or simply looking to…

There can be overwhelming possibilities when selecting the best pool for your home. It is because there are a variety of pools available on the market to meet every purpose and need. To choose the best pool type for your requirements, you must consider the advantages and disadvantages of various pool designs. Comparing different sorts…

What if you could spend as much time as you wanted in a swimming pool on your compound? Or dive headfirst into the water after a long day at work? Whether you want a pool for laps or an indoor party space, having one in your backyard is an investment in your lifestyle. However, before…