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Swimming pool styles, shapes, and trends have come a long way since the old kidney shaped pool that was once seen in nearly every backyard beginning in the 1940’s.  California Pools has been building swimming pools of all different styles since 1952, and we have enjoyed the variety of pools that interest our homeowners and…

Don’t wait for the sun to shine and Summer to arrive to dive into your swimming pool and work on your fitness routine and goals. One of the best perks and benefits of owning a California Pools swimming pool is that it provides a wonderful place to exercise and maintain your healthy lifestyle. There are…

People often think of swimming as a Summer activity and a way to cool off in the scorching hot months. However, at California Pools, we are so excited to tell you that when you build a beautiful backyard oasis, it can be used in numerous ways throughout the entire year! You heard that right! All…

When a swimming pool builder thinks of holiday gift ideas, we definitely think of backyard gifts! With the holidays approaching, here at California Pools, we thought it would be fun to discuss some fun and practical gift ideas for your backyard oasis. For the kiddos, set them up with some new goggles, swimming fins, dive…

Did you know that having a California Pools backyard oasis has year-round perks? Not only do you have a beautiful backyard to enjoy, a swimming pool to use, a spa to relax in, and an outdoor kitchen to grill in, but you also have an outdoor living area to host events in throughout the entire…

It’s time to warm up! Fall is here and it’s getting cold! While we are in the midst of a bustling fall season with holiday events approaching, home decorating in full swing, recipe planning, busy fall sports, work deadlines, school projects, home repairs, and many other events and tasks, we still need to remember to…

So, you’re thinking of getting your swimming pool and backyard ready before summer hits and the kids are all out of school. But then, you notice that you’re refilling your pool a lot more often than usual. Regularly severe decreases in water levels can be the first sign that you have a leak somewhere in…

If you’re thinking about installing a swimming pool in your backyard, you’re probably weighing all the pros and cons before making your final decision. A common question homeowners ask during the decision process is, “Will a swimming pool increase or decrease the value of my home?” While we’d like to give you a straight, universal…