Turn Your Pool Financing Dream Into a Reality
Have you been looking out your window wishing there was a brand new fiberglass pool out there? Have you (or your kids) been dreaming about a pool for years, but you think you can’t afford it? If your answer to these questions is perpetually, “Yes. Maybe next year,” it’s time to change your mindset. Financing your […]
Read MoreAsk the General: What are the Benefits of Automatic Pool Safety Covers?
Dear General, We’re in the process of getting a new fiberglass pool installed, and we’re super excited. The only decision we have remaining is what kind of pool cover we should get. Safety is a big concern for me. Can you explain the different kinds of pool covers available and give me some pros and […]
Read MoreHow Do I Find a Great Pool Builder Near Me?
How Do I Find a Great Pool Builder Near Me? After hours of perusing website after website to get ideas and find the exact pool design and color you want, you just need to figure out exactly how to get it! You need a professional, experienced pool builder near you to turn your dream into […]
Read MoreAsk the General; What Can I Expect with New Pool Costs and Accessories?
Dear General: You can’t possibly imagine how badly my family wants a pool. But we don’t know where to start. What can I expect with new pool costs and accessories? How can I get us from the dreaming stage to the swimming stage? Signed; Pool-less in Plainfield Dear Pool-less; Don’t despair. You have to […]
Read More3 Easy Steps to Hosting the Perfect Labor Day Pool Party
The arrival of Labor Day means the kids are back in school, fall is just around the corner and the joys of the holiday season will be here before we know it, but it’s far from time to close up the pool. We still have some great swim time left! Designated to appreciate the hard […]
Read MoreDealer Spotlight: WetScapes Fiberglass Pool Builder in Southern Indiana
Every month, we chat with a Thursday Pools dealer to learn more about their business and what’s trending in their area. This month, we talked to Jamie Sherrard, owner/operator of WetScapes, Inc about Wetscapes fiberglass pools. WetScapes specializes in high-end fiberglass pool installations in and around Scottsburg, Indiana, which sits about midway between Indianapolis, Cincinnati, […]
Read MoreChoosing the Perfect Furniture for Your Tanning Ledge
Built-in tanning ledges in fiberglass pools are dreamy. Understandably, they’re a highly sought-after feature with fiberglass pool owners. Tanning ledges are ideal spots to relax after a long day and to perfect your summer glow. Practically an outdoor living room, you’ll spend hours there relaxing and entertaining your friends and family, so you want […]
Read MoreAsk the General: How to Backwash a Sand Filter in My Fiberglass Pool?
Dear General; I love my fiberglass pool, but here’s my problem. I don’t understand how to backwash a sand filter. I keep my pool clean and add all the chemicals I’m supposed to, when I’m supposed to. What is backwashing, and WHY do I have to do it to my sand filter? Signed; Bad Backwasher […]
Read MoreWhich Thursday Pools Pool Designs are Best for Tanning Ledges?
Fiberglass pools with tanning ledges are in high demand. And why wouldn’t they be? While soaking up the sun’s rays feels glorious, it can also get pretty hot. Being able to relax on a ledge lounger on a tanning ledge with just enough water to keep you cool is … well … just about as […]
Read MoreWhat Qualities Make for a Truly Awesome Tanning Ledge?
The built-in tanning ledge feature in fiberglass pools has exploded in popularity over the last few years. They’re not just the perfect spot for sun worshippers. They’re also a marvelous place for children to enjoy the water, especially when they’re first learning to swim. Of course the kiddos still need their swim floats, but being […]
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