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Complete Inground Pool Build: Part 1 - Design and Purchase Decisions

By Bill

When I joined the team at Royal Swimming Pools in October of 2018 I didn't know all that much about swimming pools. I was brought in to help with our marketing, and other than having an above ground swimming pool when I was growing up, I hadn't had...

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What Size Pool Heater Do I Need?

For many, a natural gas or propane-fueled pool heater is an absolute necessity. Not only does adding a heater to your pool ensure you'll have a warm, comfortable pool to hop in every time you're ready to take a swim, but a heater can also...

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How to Add an Automatic Cover to a Pool

Oftentimes, when people think of automatic pool covers, they think of the type built-in to the swimming pool and assume that since they didn't add an automatic cover when first installing their pool, they can't add one later. The good news is that ...

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Swimming Pool Heaters vs. Heat Pumps: Which Is Better?

Beginning in the first century, the Roman Empire started heating pools via wood-burning furnaces beneath the floor. Nowadays, options for heating swimming pools are a bit more efficient: homeowners usually choose either a gas/propane pool heater or...

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How Much Does An Above Ground Pool Cost to Build?

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How to Purchase Your Above Ground or Semi-Inground Swimming Pool

So, you've decided you want a swimming pool, but you're not quite sure how to go about actually getting one? 

This guide will give you some basics on things to know up front and tips to help ensure your pool buying experience goes swimmingly. There...

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What to Know When Choosing an Above Ground Pool Liner

Looking for a liner for your new above ground swimming pool? Or perhaps you're looking to replace your existing liner. Either way, be sure to know the following when you choose your new above ground pool liner to ensure a proper fit and an amazing...

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Oval Pools: To Buttress or Not to Buttress, That is the Question.

All oval above ground pools will require a side support system to support the outwards water pressure pushing on the pool walls due to the uneven distribution of water. This support system will either be a buttress or buttress-free system depending...

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What's Better: A Round or Oval Above Ground Swimming Pool?

Considering getting an above ground pool? That’s great! Not sure what shape you should go with? That’s okay too. While some folks have the luxury of personal preference there are actually a few situations where one shape makes a lot more sense than...

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8 Key Considerations When Designing a Family Pool

Not all private pools are built alike and we're not just talking about rectangles versus kidney shapes here. Each homeowner builds a pool for their own specific reasons and the design of their pool will reflect ultimately that. Some people want that...

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