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Ask the General; Do You Have Some Winter Pool Safety Tips?

Dear General- Where did our pool go? We had nearly ten inches of snow overnight and now, when I look out the window, it’s hard to tell where the yard ends and the pool begins. We just got our new fiberglass pool this past summer, and we’re all very familiar with summer swimming pool safety tips and how to take care of our pool in swim season. But now that the snow is flying, I’d like to know if you have any tips on winter pool safety covers to share. Signed, Shivering in Chicago Dear Shivering- In the Midwest, there are three different types of people when it comes to snow: The ones who head south for the winter, the ones who love snow and skiing, and the ones who hope for a white Christmas but spend the rest of the winter wondering how soon they can reopen their pools. As a new fiberglass pool owner, you’re smart to wonder about winter inground pool safety tips. Sometimes people forget about their pools in the winter. Based on where you live, you’ll have different winter-time considerations. Here are three tips on winter pool safety covers to make sure your family […]

How Much Does a Fiberglass Pool Cost in South Carolina?

Porch swings, ocean breezes, and long, golden afternoons. Life in South Carolina is perfect for outdoor living and luxury. Whether you’re nestled in the Upstate, relaxing along the Grand Strand, or soaking up the charm of the Lowcountry, an inground fiberglass pool is the ideal way to beat the heat and create a private retreat. If you’re starting to explore fiberglass pool cost in South Carolina, you’ll quickly discover that pricing can vary widely depending on your location, property conditions, and personal preferences. Much like the Palmetto State, fiberglass pool design options are diverse. Features like sun shelves, integrated spas, and custom lighting add style and functionality but increase costs. South Carolina’s unique blend of urban neighborhoods and coastal communities means permitting rules, HOA guidelines, and flood zone considerations may impact your plan. Partnering with a trusted, local fiberglass pool installer can help you navigate these details and turn your backyard vision into reality on time and within budget. Average Fiberglass Pool Installation Costs Based on 2025 Dealer Data To help homeowners understand what a fiberglass pool might cost in South Carolina, Thursday Pools surveyed our network of experienced independent dealers throughout the state in 2025. Whether you’re just […]

Reap the Health Benefits of Exercise in Your New Fiberglass Pool

Get healthy and have more fun this year in a new fiberglass pool. If your goals for the new year include getting healthier and more fit, a new inground fiberglass pool might be just the thing to help you accomplish those goals. Water exercise has loads of health benefits, including weight loss, increased strength and muscle tone, joint pain relief, improved cardiovascular health, reduced stress, and increased fun (which is also very good for you!) Choose a fiberglass pool that’s designed for water exercise—one that has wide-open swim lanes and is deep enough to accommodate both lap swimming and water aerobics. You’ll be crushing your health and fitness goals before you know it! Let’s take a look at all the amazing health benefits of swimming exercise: Weight loss. According to Prevention magazine, swimming just 30 minutes can burn between 300-400 calories. Compare that to just 100 calories burned for 30 minutes of brisk walking, and it’s easy to see why swimming is a great choice for folks who want to lose weight. (Not to mention the fact that you’re in the pool cooling off instead of sweating during your workout!) Increased strength and muscle tone. According to Livestrong.com, swimming laps […]

How Much Does a Fiberglass Pool Cost in Alabama?

Sweet tea, southern hospitality, and long, sun-drenched summers—life in Alabama practically begs for a backyard pool. With warm weather stretching almost year-round, a swimming pool becomes more than just a luxury; it’s a way to make the most of outdoor living. If you’re exploring fiberglass pool cost in Alabama, it’s essential to understand how your soil conditions, property type, and design decisions can influence your investment. From red clay around Birmingham to sandy soil near Mobile Bay, site prep and excavation needs can shift dramatically. Whether you’re in one of Huntsville’s growing neighborhoods or a spacious rural lot outside Montgomery with near-limitless design flexibility, local factors play a significant role in planning your perfect pool. Customization is key to creating a backyard retreat that fits your lifestyle, and personal touches can affect your overall pool budget. Features like tanning ledges, an integrated or add-on spa, and decorative decking with a premium outdoor living space can elevate the look and function of your pool but will also impact the final cost. Add in Alabama’s diverse local permitting requirements, safety regulations, and HOA restrictions, and the planning process becomes even more complex. Working with an experienced Alabama-based fiberglass pool installer ensures […]

Ask the General: How Do I Troubleshoot the Heater and Chlorinator on My Fiberglass Pool?

Some pool troubleshooting tips to try before you call in the pros. Dear General- We are fiberglass pool owner newbies. We love it, but we did have to call an inground pool service pro a couple of times—once for our heater and another time for our chlorinator. Both times, it turned out to be a fairly simple fix and we wished we had tried to troubleshoot the problem ourselves before we called. Do you have some pool troubleshooting tips to share? Signed- Newbies in New Orleans Dear Newbies- Of course, I’m happy to share pool troubleshooting tips, especially for new pool owners. You didn’t say what kind of heater or filtration system you use, so I’m just going to go with one of the most common combinations: a gas heater with a sand filter and a chlorine-sanitized system. Let’s start with the heater. Do a visual inspection. Your first pool troubleshooting step is simply taking a look at the unit. You’re looking for leaks, rust or burn marks. Any of these visual clues most likely mean trouble inside the unit, and you probably need to bring in a pool maintenance pro to check it out. Clean it off. You should […]

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Fiberglass Pool, That Is!)

Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge, and your growing family excitedly awaits its forthcoming bundle of joy: an inground fiberglass pool! That’s amazing, and it will be a fabulous addition to your family—maybe even with lower maintenance and less cost than raising a child over time. A proactive and customer-focused pool builder typically shares their projected schedule with how long you can expect your fiberglass pool installation process to take. There are things you should know and ways to get ready before the work begins. Knowing what to expect when expecting your fiberglass pool can help everyone prepare for your pool’s big opening day. Expect a Mess. There’s no way of getting around it. A construction crew will bring heavy equipment and dig a giant, pool-sized hole in your backyard. An experienced, trusted pool builder will work to ensure there is as little mess and disruption as possible during the excavation process. However, you’ll still have piles of dirt, mud, gravel, boxes, and equipment in your yard. Heavy machinery, trucks, and other equipment will move around your project site. Protect children, neighbors, and pets during the pool installation by entirely keeping them out of the construction area. You might also want […]

Ask the General; How Do I Troubleshoot the Pump on my Fiberglass Pool?

Five pool pump troubleshooting tips before you call the pros. Dear General- It’s still pretty warm in Atlanta, and we haven’t yet closed our fiberglass pool. Over the last few days, our pool pump has started making some strange noises. It doesn’t happen all the time, but we’re not sure what we should do about it. Do you have any swimming pool pump troubleshooting tips for us, or is it time to call in the pros? Signed- Addled in Atlanta Dear Addled- While northerners are thinking about winter pool maintenance, we realize that other places across the country are still enjoying swim season. That said, I appreciate your question and do have a few tricks up my sleeve that you can try before you call the pros. Check your water level. Your pool pump may be struggling to get water. Pool pumps can only operate in a “closed” system. This means that they’re only designed to pump water—not air. When your water is low and it cascades into the skimmer, it’s bringing air along with the water into the system, which is not a good thing. If you want to know the physics behind how your pump works, here it […]

Fiberglass Pool Installations Done Right: Timing Is Everything

What may have begun as a simple curiosity and an online search of “fiberglass pools for sale,” “fiberglass pool cost,” or even “fiberglass pools near me” has now come down to how long it will take to install your fiberglass pool. Good news! A fiberglass pool installation can be quick and painless when it’s done right. Becoming familiar with the fiberglass pool installation process can help ease your mind and manage timeline expectations as you go through this all-new inground pool journey. LET’S TALK FIBERGLASS POOL INSTALLATION TIMELINE Waiting is the most challenging part of getting a new quality fiberglass inground pool! However, fiberglass installation is faster than other pool types. How fast can an inground pool be installed? An experienced and efficient pool professional can install a new fiberglass pool and have it swim-ready in as little as three weeks! By comparison, vinyl liner pools can take up to eight weeks, and concrete (gunite) pools can take up to six months. But remember, every project is different, and actual timings can vary. Project timelines may increase during busy install seasons or due to unforeseen supply chain issues. Effective communication with the local pool professional will give you the most […]

Six Tips for Swimming in Style with the Best Pool Lights

As you’re planning your new inground swimming pool project or adding enhancements to the fiberglass pool of your dreams, don’t forget to consider the important role pool lights can play — the glow can not only make your oasis safe, but illuminated in a style all your own. There was a time when even the best inground pool lights came with just two options: on or off. Those days are long gone! From efficient LED pool lights to luxurious spa lights, a multitude of possibilities for underwater pool lights or even above-ground pool deck and area lighting, check out these six pool lighting tips and ideas to add both style and safety to your backyard. LED Pool Lights Have Changed the Pool-Lighting Game LED lighting accounts for the most significant and impactful improvements in swimming pool lighting throughout the past decade. They bring versatile options to the world of inground pool lighting, and, as an additional benefit, they’re energy-efficient with a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs—helping you save money on long-term pool maintenance costs. Let’s explore six dazzling pool lighting trends and ideas that will make your backyard oasis unique and your pool parties shine: Color Your World: […]

How Did We Choose the Name “Thursday Pools”?

We Chose the name Thursday Pools because it’s fun, easy to remember and, most importantly, because Thursday is the new Friday! Back in the early 2000s, the company now known as Thursday Pools was just a twinkle in our eyes. Our owner and founder Bill Khamis had been tinkering with fiberglass since he was a kid … making model trains, planes and helicopters. Before he even finished college, he had started a fiberglass manufacturing business. Inspiration struck when Bill ordered a fiberglass pool for his home. When the fiberglass pool shell was delivered, he looked at it and immediately started envisioning ways he would make it differently and better. He created his own mold and realized there was a viable business opportunity at hand. Bill looked up his buddy Ed Vondell, with whom he had been friends in college. He told Ed he wanted to start a fiberglass inground pool manufacturing company with him. Ed was in, and a partnership was born. What’s in a name? So now, the task at hand was to name the new company. Ed and Bill brought in a team of marketing experts. They knew they wanted a name that was easy to remember and […]

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