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How an Infinity Edge Pool Works

Vanishing Edge. Infinity Edge. Zero Edge. Negative Edge. Overflow Edge. Perimeter Overflow. Slot Overflow. There are a host of different phrases and descriptions that are commonly used to describe these not-so-common swimming pool water features. However, at the end of the day, they are all…


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Designing a Multi-Level Swimming Pool Space

If you’re ready to take your backyard space to the next level, then we have some helpful advice to share! In fact, one of the best answers was hiding right there in our last sentence – levels. That’s right, incorporating a variety of levels into your swimming pool area, by way of landscaping and…


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5 Tips to Help Make Your Pool the Perfect Space for Guests

On a sunny, hot summer day it doesn’t take much more than a body of cool water to become a naturally wonderful space to relax. However, there’s something to be said for an outdoor space that combines the beauty and comfort of a pool area with the right configuration of furniture and accessories to…


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Opening Your Pool – Why Sooner is Better

Though Pennsylvania snow days are not quite behind us yet, we are inching closer to the opening of swimming pools across the Commonwealth. Did you know that we prefer to begin opening our customers’ swimming pools as early as March? It’s true. Sure, most homeowners won’t be cranking up the pool…


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Early Spring is a Great Time to Enjoy Your Pool – Here’s How!

We’ve previously written about how the best time to open your swimming pool for the swim season is as early as March. While that may seem extreme for Central Pennsylvania, it’s really not when you stop to think about it. Sure, the air remains cool for a while, but the sun can really warm things up.…


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More Than Pools: A Highlight of Our Favorite Spas

When you think about building your dream backyard space, you might focus on a pool or hardscaping. But don’t overlook the wonderful addition of a spa that can deliver relaxation, a fun social space, and something you can choose to use beyond the normal swim season if you desire. Let’s take a look…


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Creative Water Features for Your Custom Swimming Pool

As you explore all of the possibilities for building a custom gunite swimming pool, don’t overlook the impact of a fun and beautiful water feature that can deliver both visual interest as well as a soothing backdrop to further enhance your relaxation in this space. Keep reading to learn what…


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How to enjoy your pool space in the winter

Just because your pool is closed and the weather has gotten colder, this doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your pool area in a whole new way. Sure, you won’t be swimming (unless you’d like a polar plunge) but the hardscaped area is still fully functional and can be enjoyed in the late fall through…


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The Hottest Pool Trends for Summer 2020

Summer 2020 is heating up and so are this season’s pool trends. If you’ve started designing your dream pool, or are even considering a pool project in the near future, you’ll want to be paying attention to the new and emerging trends that could help take your pool to the next level. Take a look as…


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How to Enjoy the Outdoors While Social Distancing

Earlier this month, Pennsylvania’s Governor ordered a stay-at-home mandate through the end of April to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus through social distancing. People are instructed to only travel for necessary and life-sustaining needs like groceries and medical appointments. Fortunately,…