According to the AARP, over 70 million people in the United States are grandparents. As a result of the baby boom years, America is now experiencing what can be called a grandparent boom. The number of grandparents today represents a 24% increase in the past 20...
One of the most frequent comments we receive after installing a new pool enclosure is “I wish I had done this sooner.” You may have thought about getting a pool enclosure before but now you realize that 2, 5 or even 10 years have passed and you’re...
No beach? No problem! Indoor pools are still cool to swim in, even in the summer! Especially when that pool is conveniently located in your own backyard. Here are some reasons why: You can skip the sunscreen. Sunscreen is necessary to use outside, and it’s important...
Winter is just around the corner and most swimming pool owners in the Northern part of the United States are shutting down their pool. Pool covers are being drawn over the water with hopes that a light Winter will keep them from getting bogged down in snow and water. ...
When you have a swimming pool in your yard, that one object becomes a focal point. Even for neighbors and “outsiders.” There’s no way to hide the gleeful laughter and unmistakable sound of splashing water that clearly designates you’re a pool...
As a business that builds glass structures for homeowners, we know a lot about keeping a building warm or cool. It’s a big concern for almost all of our customers, especially when considering the impact on construction costs and long term heating / cooling costs....
If you want to improve your memory performance, attention span and overall cognitive abilities nature is your answer. And the trend towards more human focused architecture has recognized the connection between people and their environments. More and more new...
Are you thinking of enclosing your swimming pool? As with any addition or remodeling, it’s important to have the pool enclosure match your home and blend naturally into your design aesthetic. Your home is one of your greatest assets, by selecting the right...
When you have a pool in your backyard, you become a magician of sorts. Balancing chemicals, water volume and temperature, and just how many pool toys are too many. But there 5 things only the most savvy swimming pool or spa owners know. Smart swimming pool or spa...
One of the most overlooked facts about swimming pools is that people only spend about 10% of the swim season actually in the pool. The other 90% of the time is spent sitting poolside, soaking up the sun, reading, eating or just relaxing. When you think about the time...
