Many of our urban landscapes are resource-hungry environments that require high inputs of energy, water, nutrients and chemicals.
Soft and subtle or crisp and clean - pool lights are the new mood breakers or makers. No longer just about visibility, but mood, pool lighting is advancing in look, style and functionality.
Pool coping is an essential finishing technique for all swimming pools. Coping is the edging found at the top of any pool that seals the pool shell or structure off from the surrounds. It also helps protect the outside parts of the pool, such as the wall, from possible water damage.
What do you get when you take a boring Beaumaris backyard and add water? Well, if you mix in a pool builder and a creative client, the answer is something pretty spectacular.
A kit pool provides potential pool owners with the freedom to install or oversee the installation of their new backyard addition. However, while there are many advantages to purchasing a kit pool, there are also some technicalities to consider.
Accidents can add a sinister angle to the world of home swimming pools. But with some forward thinking, clear boundaries and adherence to swimming pool safety guidelines, you can relax and enjoy the water.
If you're planning to put in an in-ground pool, the first step is excavation. But pool excavation is not a cut-and-dried procedure. Each yard differs, depending on the condition of the soil, shape and size of the space and access. To ensure you get the best and most reliable job done, consult a pool professional, who can arrange for earthmovers who specialise in pool excavation.
If your kids love the fun of pool water slides and diving boards, there's no reason why you can't incorporate them into your own swimming-pool area at home.
The next time you sigh about having to enclose your pool with fencing, consider its potential to keep kids safe. Sadly, children continue to drown in pools each year and the biggest tragedy is that most of these deaths could have been prevented with the right swimming pool safety precautions.
Pool interiors play a large part in the overall appearance of an in-ground pool. With so many options to choose from, such as mosaic tiles, concrete or fibreglass, as well as pebble pool interior, it can be hard to know what's right for you.