They say everything is bigger in Texas, but that’s not necessarily true for swimming pools. In fact, in order to visit the world’s largest pool, you’ll have to go a little further south to San Alfonso del Mar Resort in Algarrobo, Chile.

We’ve talked before about the differences between plaster and PebbleTec, and why we prefer the latter, but what exactly makes PebbleTec so great?

So, you’re building a new pool—how exciting! Before you can start any actual building, however, you have to do the proper prep work. These steps may not seem as exciting on paper as adding in special water features or seeing gorgeous title be put into place, but this is the foundation of your pool.

Believe it or not, KFC (yes, that KFC) is moving into the hot tub market—sort of. As part of its plan to “bring more of the company’s craziest and most innovative marketing ideas to life,”

A family from Tampa, Floria is experiencing major regret after hiring an unlicensed contractor to renovate their pool. A short time after the incident, part of the Peasley family pool now sits three feet above ground, and their surrounding decking is mostly destroyed.

It seems only natural that the future of pools and spas is more energy efficient the reality we currently know.

We’ve talked about a few ways to automate your pool before, but the real height of building your pool “smart” is adding voice control—making it easier to manage than ever before.

One of the best things about the type of pool that you see at your favorite resort or hotel is the small touches that make them feel so luxurious.

You don’t have to be a genius to have a great idea. At least that Chris Lisk, an employee at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, would say if you asked him.

Now that summer is gone and fall is here to stay for a couple months, it’s as good a time as ever to examine your pool maintenance routine. Thankfully, maintenance generally doesn’t have to be as extensive in fall as in summer, but you don’t want to neglect your pool during these months either.

Owning a pool certainly has its benefits, that’s hard to deny. But did you know that those benefits go far past simply amusement and play? Apparently, according to the experts, having a pool can have a positive impact on your health.

When most people think of fall, they think of nice weather and Pumpkin Spice Lattes. New pool construction probably doesn’t even make the list, but it should. Here are three reasons why fall might actually be the perfect time to start building a pool.

So many variables come into play when building a pool. And when investing in something that costs thousands of dollars, you want to make sure you have put in an adequate amount of thought into your planning.

In a previous article, we discussed the importance of understanding and balancing your pool’s pH and alkalinity levels. And while doing so is extremely important on its own, it is also valuable because it allows your pool’s sanitizer to be more effective.

Does your pool have a PebbleTec® pool finish? If so, you’re in good company—every pool in “The World’s Greatest Pools Contest” does too! In 2011, Pebble Technology International® (PTI) created this contest to celebrate greatness in pool building and design.

Is personal fitness crucial? Apparently, the majority of Americans think so. According to a recent survey centered on fitness, most Americans consider being in shape “very important” to them.

Our friends at Hayward recently acquired ConnectedYard, a Silicon Valley start-up that invented pHin. What is pHin? It is an award-winning “Smart Water” device that monitors your water’s chemical levels 24/7 and notifies you via the pHin app when it’s time to make changes.

As summer approaches, it only makes sense that your pool will start to see more frequent use. And because of that, it’s a good idea to take this opportunity to refresh your memory on pool safety

So many variables come into play when building or renovating a pool. Size, shape, depth, and a slew of other design aspects factor into creating the final product you desire.

This year, thousands of people are preparing to do some serious remodeling on their homes. According to the 2018 LightStream Home Improvement Survey, 58 percent of U.S. homeowners are planning on putting some money toward improving their home this year.