How Much Does An Inground Pool Cost?
For many people, an inground swimming pool is a far off dream. The cost of inground pools is staggering and unachievable in their minds. What if we told you there was a way to have the customized inground pool of your dream? We believe that every family deserves a place where they can make memories […]
How To Finance A Pool
When Summer hits, and the Sun is blazing, almost nothing sounds better than a dip in the pool. Swimming pools are the dream of many families, but it can be tricky to figure out how to make that dream a reality in today’s crazy maze of over-priced pool companies. This is where DIY Pools and Spas come […]
Why Are Pools So Expensive?
Many people want their own inground pool, but the pricing tends to give most homeowners pause. I was just talking to a pool builder in the Midwest, and they hardly ever build pools for less than $80,000. That price point is bound to give you pause. Yeah, the kids want a backyard pool, but at […]
What are the Different Types of Swimming Pools?
There are many different types of swimming pools to choose from. From concrete pools, to fiberglass pools, to vanishing edge pools, and everything further down the line or in between, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all pool for everyone. Each family is unique in their habits and preferences, so it’s important that your swimming pool fit your […]
Pros and Cons: Saltwater VS Chlorine Swimming Pools
Saltwater pools are beating out traditional chlorine pools in popularity for a number of reasons – mainly being that the lack of chlorine makes saltwater pools gentler on the skin and eyes – but that doesn’t mean that a traditional chlorine pool doesn’t have its own merit. Pool owners often think that a saltwater system […]
Best Pool Surfacing Materials
Today’s pool owners have many safe, reliable, and stunning swimming pool finish options open to them. From some of the more straightforward pool surfaces, such as standard plaster, all the way to a rainbow of glass beads, the options can be very exciting and somewhat daunting if you don’t have the right information sources. Since […]
The Problem With DIY Swimming Pool Kits
You may think that a pool kit is similar to a toy model or assembling furniture. There is the aspect of assembly that makes DIY inground pool kits ring familiar, but it is so much more than just assembling many pieces. An inground pool kit is still a construction project and requires much more than […]
Are There Cheap Pool Options For Home Owners?
You are shopping for a cheap pool for your kids, and you’ve already looked at stock tanks, inflatable pools and natural pools. As in-ground pools are becoming more and more affordable, their popularity is on the rise as well. We’re moving towards the day when every family can have the backyard pool of their dreams! […]
Building A DIY Inground Swimming Pool
At DIY Pools and Spas, we’re a nationwide business run and motivated by family. During our 40+ years in the traditional pool business, we have seen first-hand how inground pools can bring a family closer together. Some people are still wary of DIY inground swimming pools, but they’re quickly becoming the new normal because of […]
Standard Pool Engineering Services
Standard structural engineering is all the basic building details meant to outline the foundation of the pool and how to form it. These plans are what determine if your pool construction will have good structural integrity or integrity that lacks longevity. These plans include things such as the size of the rebar, space, shotcrete thickness, […]