Having a safe backyard is important, especially if you have dangerous features like a pool. Magnetic gate latches have risen in popularity because they’re a convenient way to secure your backyard. These add-ons are ideal for keeping children and pets. Whether you’re trying to keep kids and pets inside or outside, a magnetic gate latch …
Having a pool in backyard is great but one non-negotiable is performing frequent maintenance. One of the best things you can do for your pool’s longevity and swimming experience is brushing your pool. This helps reduce your chance of growing algae and calcium. It will also help circulate your water which is critical for keeping …
Designing the most incredible pools can sometimes be a challenge, especially when your client wants something out of the ordinary. For example, when most people say they want a water slide, they mean something like the Rogue or Helix by Sr Smith. These slides are great, and serve their purpose on the right backyard swimming pool. However, …
A backyard pool is the ideal way to cool off in the summer. What if it’s too hot for your to enjoy? Whether you are constantly getting sunburns or just want to cool down your pool water, there is a solution. Investing into a pool sun shade can create a pleasant and shady cove of …
Pool handrail covers are often overlooked when building modern swimming pools. They are no longer required by code in most locations. Therefore, instead steps and benches are being used to satisfy the building officials. However, there is no match for a handrail when it comes to ease of entry and exit from a swimming pool. Pool …
When considering the three basic types of inground pools it’s not uncommon to weigh features such as size, shape and texture of the interior finish along with cost. But what about the longevity of the pools themselves? It’s widely known that gunite pools will last virtually forever if you continue renovating and resurfacing them. It’s …
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As a pool owner, you know how important it is to keep your pool clean and healthy. One of the best ways to do this is to shock your pool regularly. But what is “regularly” and how often should you shock your pool? Pool shock is a powerful chemical that helps to eliminate bacteria and …
Choosing materials for a gunite pool can be daunting. There are the deck and coping materials and colors, the waterline tile and grout, as well as the interior finish. The gunite pool colors available are primarily dependent on the selection of the interior finish, but are influenced by the tile color also. If you’re looking to change …
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One of the options you’ll be faced with when buying a new pool is whether or not you want an automatic water leveler. You may be thinking you don’t need it. Instead, you’ll simply top off the pool with the hose here and there. However, what if you live in the southwest? How much water evaporates …
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At Backyard Assist, we are pro-pool for backyards. We’ve spent over 20 years designing pools and have even built a few above ground pools ourselves. We’re firm believers that water is better than no water on a hot summer day, whether that manifest in above ground or inground pools. If you’re searching for a 30 …
