17 Feb

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Small inground pools – inspiring ideas for small gardens and patios

From Minimalisti

Small gardens, or minimally spaced yards are actually the perfect venue for a swimming pool and landscape design.  Tighter spaces allow for the skilled designer to really flex his or her design muscles by allocating the limited space and creating utilty.  This post from Minimalisti showcases some fabulous examples of small inground pools and small gardens that illustrate this point perfectly.

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02 Dec

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What is the Best Small Pool for a Small Yard?

From River Pools

Let's face it, not everyone has a sprawling 10 acre lot on which to install a residential waterpark.  Most people's lots are just enough to have a wonderful home and a decent sized backayard for grilling, a playset, and perhaps some green grass for tossing the baseball around with the kids.  What most people fail to understand about swimming pools is that one doesn't need a sprawling estate in order to enjoy all of the benefits of a custom inground swimming pool.  This post from River Pools talks about ways to maximize one's space and have the best possible outdoor living experience regardless of lot size.

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26 Oct

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Do Swimming Pools Increase Home Value?

From Rising Sun Pools

Inground Swimming Pools are a major investment, there is no question about that.  Some people may wonder if the investment will pay off when selling a home?  This post from Rising Sun Pools addresses this issue in their local market, which is Raleigh, NC.  The answer may surprise you, and will be welcome news to those looking to add a swimming pool for recreation and creating memories.

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09 Jun

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Inground Pools: Designs for Small Spaces

From Pool Services Technologies, Inc.

Let's face it:  Everyone with the means wants the ultimate home luxury, the swimming pool.  Unfortunately, even those with the means to afford an inground swimming pool don't necessarily have the right lot, or enough free space on their lot to have a resort-style waterpark in their backyard.  This post from Pool Services Technologies addresses this issue head-on, and takes a reasonable and intelligent approach to optimizing one's space for the best swimming pool design experience.

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13 May

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A New Wave for Splashpads

From Landarchs

Those homeowners desirous of an outdoor splashing experience but who are limited in space are generally relegated to a hot tub, or even a slip-n-slide.  Smaller pool designs are always an option as well, but lap swimming and large groups wanting to use the pool can be a limiting factor.  This post from Landsarchs presents an alternative option that is gaining much interest and traction across the world:  The Splash Pad.  

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06 May

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Exercising in Small Pools

From poolfyi

Not everyone is blessed to have 30 acres of sprawiling real estate on which to install a hotel-style pool.  Smaller swimming pools, while somewhat inhibiting the ability to swim laps in an olympic-style setting, don't necessarily preclude the swimming pool owner from exercising efficently.  This post from poolfyi presents a great workout routine in the swimming pool that allows the spatially-challenged swimming pool owner to benefit from a vigorous water-exercise program.

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