As we get closer and closer to Christmas, people all around the Valley are starting to turn the heaters on inside their home. Granted, it’s not that cold in Phoenix, but when you’re used to 100+ degrees it can feel downright chilly sometimes.

If you live in the Phoenix area, you’ve probably experienced some rain in the past couple of days. Whether you loved every minute of it or got a little wetter than you would have liked, one thing is true—it probably affected your pool.

The great thing about building a pool is that your options are almost endless. That can, however, also be a downside when it comes to actually nailing down everything you want to include and what you don’t.

One New York nonprofit has an interesting solution to unsafe swimming conditions in the city’s East River: put a pool in it. It’s not just any pool though, it’s a “plus-shaped, water-filtering, floating swimming pool, designed to filter the very river that it floats in.”

Building a pool probably isn’t the first thing on your to-do list as we settle into fall, but it may actually be the best time of year to start. Obviously, we’re a little biased, but hear us out.

In many states, this question is fairly easy to answer. But in a state known for its heat like Arizona, it can be a little tricky. Depending on the year, you can sometimes use your pool comfortably well into fall.

We take pool building seriously. As a family-owned company, we know how a pool can become the center of your backyard—even your home—and help you to create memories that last for years.

Unfortunately, when looking for a contractor these days, you don’t just need to find someone who can get the job done, you also need to find someone you can trust.

The new and creative heights pool can go to are continually mind-blowing. Making our clients’ dreams come to life is one of our favorite parts of the job, so it’s always exciting to see what ideas people can come up with.

Because of its numerous advantages over traditional plaster, Pebble Tec has easily become one of our favorite pool finishes. And, it’s consistently one of our customers’ favorite things about their pools too.

If you have a smartphone, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the game Fruit Ninja at some point. If you haven’t, it’s a pretty simple game where you slice fruit to earn points.

Two companies are working hard to bring some new tech to the pool industry. S.R. Smith and CCEI have created the first wireless pool lights on the market, and they could be the start of something big.

A popular new article from the New York Times has a topic you might not expect—pool floats. More specifically, the article dives into the history of the pool float craze on social media and the odd place this trend might be heading to next.

A Scottsdale couple finally received some good news in a story that has become a perfect example of why you should only hire a licensed contractor when doing any kind of construction work on your property.

Even if you’ve done your research, the idea of building a new pool can be overwhelming. If you don’t have much experience with construction projects, going from your existing backyard to the pool you’ve been dreaming of seems like a large mountain to climb.

If you’re thinking about starting a home improvement project this year, you’re not alone. In fact, according to LightStream’s 2019 Home Improvement Survey, the vast majority of Americans homeowners are with you.

Designing a pool can seem overwhelming. There are so many options that it can be difficult to know where to start. This is one of the reasons we suggest working with a qualified builder who has a history of great designs, but it’s also helpful to look at different options and see what jumps out at you.

One of the great parts about being in pool construction is that every project is unique, just like the families we build for. But, with each unique project comes unique challenges too.

We all know how it goes sometimes. For example, let’s say you have a backyard project you’d like to start, so you contact someone to give you an estimate. Depending on how organized they are, a number of things could happen.

As the saying goes, there’s a first time for everything. And for London, that thing may be the first 360-degree infinity pool. Created by the designers at Compass Pools, this pool is set to be built on top of a 55-story building, providing an unparalleled view of the city.