Pool Insights

The first step when planning for inground pool construction is to decide what kind of pool you would like to build. At its most basic level, a swimming pool is a multipurpose recreation and leisure product and different pool styles are designed with different lifestyles in mind. Will you be building an active pool or…

As you consider your landscaping around your swimming pool or spa, it is important to think long-term. Existing trees in your backyard living area may drop leaves into the swimming pool or spa after installation, for instance. Or new trees you’re thinking of adding to your custom outdoor living space might even damage the structure…

The swimming pool industry has a hit reality television show on DIY Network called Pool Kings and it is exploding the industry with the in’s and out’s of swimming pool construction. Homeowners are tuning in, watching, and learning so much about swimming pool design and construction! Pool Kings takes the entire process of swimming pool…

Recently, CBS reported online that Beverly Hills is now banning residents from filling new swimming pools and spas. This, however, is false information. While the Beverly Hills City Council did release to the press that they are taking further precautions to conserve more water and counter the California drought, the city’s new water conservation restrictions…

Some contractors may try to charge you hidden fees that they don’t mention when they write you an estimate.  So it’s important to know what to look for in your next backyard project that may impact cost. Here a few factors you might not have considered: 1. Quality of materials At first glance, you may…

Short answer: no. California’s drought has been causing severe damage to the nation’s entire economy in addition to simply the state’s water supply. A common myth surrounding the drought topic is that swimming pools waste water, thus enabling the drought to continue. Not only this misguided, but actually swimming pools conserve water rather than waste…

California Pools is celebrating some pretty exciting news and we couldn’t wait to share it with all of you. We had an amazing experience in season one with the Pool Kings hit reality television show showcasing what it is like to build a swimming pool and beautiful backyard with our company. Now, we get to…