3 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 […]
Read MoreAsk the General: Will a Pool Fit in my Yard?
Looking for high-class, very nice pools? See what the General has to say about making your pool dreams a reality! Dear General; My family has been begging for a new inground fiberglass pool (and I want one too!), but our yard is pretty small and I’m worried we can’t fit one. It is also hard to […]
Read MoreEnsuring Your Tanning Ledge is Properly Backfilled and Installed
Inground fiberglass swimming pools with built-in tanning ledges are heaven. They allow swimmers to lounge in just enough water to keep cool while still soaking up the sun’s rays. They really do offer the best of both worlds, and tanning ledges have rapidly become one of the most sought-after features in the fiberglass pool industry. […]
Read MoreOur Fiberglass Pool Dealer Spotlight; Signature Pools in Chicago
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 Todd Emmerson, regional sales manager and lead designer at Signature Pools in Sandwich, Illinois. One-and-a-half hours from downtown Chicago, they install pools throughout the Chicagoland area. Tell us […]
Read MoreAsk the General: How do I reduce my pool operating costs?
Dear General; Our whole family loves our new inground fiberglass pool. We’re wondering though, do you have any tips and tricks for ways to reduce my pool operating costs? — Frugal in Franklin Dear Frugal; That’s a great questio n. The top tricks to saving money on pool operating costs in the long […]
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