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The Backyard That Built Him

June 17, 2026

The Backyard That Built Him

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The Sustainable Swimming Pool

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Blending Ingenuity and Coastal Living

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The Mid-Range Pool

The Backyard That Built Him

Four decades after helping build his family’s pool, a builder returns to the same property to start again.

The Sustainable Swimming Pool

A look at how the pool industry can advance sustainability across the full lifecycle of a pool, from design to daily operation.

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Blending Ingenuity and Coastal Living

Casa Colinas transforms a tight coastal plot into a sun-drenched, poolside retreat.

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The Mid-Range Pool

As buyers rethink budgets, space and long-term value, vinyl and fiberglass package pools are finding new momentum as flexible, attainable options for today’s backyard.

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Arizona Veteran Receives Fiberglass Pool Donation in Thanks for Service

This Arizona builder turned a backyard installation into a meaningful act of gratitude for one Army family.

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This Library Comes With a Pool (Kind Of)

A purple-hued shallow pool reimagines water as more than a decorative feature, turning public architecture into a playful space for connection.

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Home Inspection at the Deep End

Pre-sale pool inspections help homeowners spot costly issues before they scare off buyers.

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Introducing the Aboveground Pool Coalition

Manufacturers and industry leaders have united to form a new coalition aimed at strengthening the aboveground pool market through advocacy, education and a more unified voice.

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Pool Privacy in the Big City

Why build a backyard pool when you can have one in your living room? Bangkok’s Pridi 41 House features a sunken second-floor pool that connects indoor living with the outdoors.

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Mythbusters: Fiberglass Edition

We debunk 11 myths today's fiberglass builders wish their customers didn't think they know.

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From Waste to Wonder

When misguided original construction left a new homeowner with a failing pool, this renovation became less about creating a backyard paradise and more about uncovering, and correcting, the sins of the past.

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New Ways to Grow Pool Renovations in 2026

A growing wave of aging pools — and evolving homeowner expectations — is creating a massive opportunity for renovators willing to think beyond basic upgrades and sell the dream of a fully transformed backyard.

This project by Artisan Pools NC in Kitty Hawk, N.C., earned Silver in the Pool Renovations category in the 2025 Awards of Excellence.

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