Summer 2020: There's never been a better time to have a swimming pool
With the start of a new decade, it’s safe to say we all had a bright outlook on what 2020 would bring. What any of us could not possibly have anticipated was a spring and (now possibly) summer spent in quarantine with kids out of school a whole 2+ months early. With all that has transpired, our…
Unique Pool Houses Designed to Inspire
Throughout our years of building custom gunite swimming pools in Central Pennsylvania, we have seen a good number of pool houses incorporated into the backyard design. Every pool house serves a unique purpose for the people and families who plan to use the pool on a regular basis. For some,…
What You Need to Know About Building an Indoor Pool
When a homeowner wants to build an indoor pool (especially in the Northeast), it’s often so that they can enjoy it year-round. And that might be a good reason to do it, especially if the client is a competitive swimmer or training enthusiast. Other times, it is for health or therapy reasons…
A Creative Way to Make an Infinity Edge Beautiful and Functional
You may think that the infinity edge feature is reserved for the pools you see sitting atop a fancy hotel in Los Angeles where the water appears to run right over the edge. Or maybe you’ve enjoyed a pool with this feature while on vacation where the infinity edge appeared to drop off into another…
Benefits of Having a Sun Deck or Tanning Ledge in Your Gunite Swimming Pool
You may hear them referred to as a sun deck or a tanning ledge. No matter what you choose to call this trendy pool feature that’s being incorporated into more and more pool designs, one thing is for certain – you’re going to love the benefits it provides! In all of our years of building custom…
5 Swimming Pool Trends That are Taking the Summer by Storm
5Summer 2019 is heating up! And with the new season right around the corner, so are the new pool trends you’ll start to see guiding the design of pool construction and renovation. These trends go beyond the obvious or expected and take things to the next level by using new technology and design to…
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Swimming Pool
It’s hard to imagine that there are truly “bad” swimming pool trends or designs that could offset the luxury and convenience (not to mention fun!) of owning your own swimming pool. And in our experience, there are not that many at all! We live by the philosophy of “to each their own.” That’s the…
The Best Pool Trends We Expect to See in 2019
It’s time to start getting excited about the new trends in swimming pool design and accessories that 2019 will bring! With the rapid growth of technology and ever-expanding ideas, the options are truly endless. However, there are a few trends we’ve spotted that we expect to really take off this…
Trendy Pool Accessories that Were All the Rage this Season
Swimming is one of the most popular summer pastimes, but what really makes this activity fun and memorable is the addition of a few key pool accessories. We’ve seen everything from novelty rafts and luxurious lounge chairs to games and gadgets that bring out the kid in us all. This summer, a couple…
Pool Owner Hacks that Will Make Your Life Easier
As a pool owner, you should never feel like your pool owns you. However, it’s easy to slip into a pattern where you become a slave to your pool, manually cleaning it the hard way, ineffectively using chemicals and constantly making minor repairs. The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way!…