Insights from the deep end

Field notes, design playbooks and maintenance guides from three decades of building and caring for custom Houston pools.

Green Pool? A Houston Homeowner's Summer Algae Rescue Guide

Triple-digit heat, afternoon storms and heavy swimmer load turn peak summer into algae season - here's how to bring a green Houston pool back fast.

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Houston backyard pool and cool deck patio at dusk

Jul 09, 20266 min

Beat the Houston Heat: 7 Ways to Keep Your Pool Deck Cool This Summer

Houston decking can hit 140°F in peak summer sun. Here are the materials, shade structures and water features that keep bare feet - and swimmers - comfortable all season.

Custom backyard pool with water feature and travertine decking

May 12, 20267 min

Custom Water Features That Transform a Backyard Pool

Sheer descents, bubblers, deck jets, waterfalls - a builder's guide to the water features that turn a nice pool into a showstopper.

Apr 08, 20266 min

5 Signs It's Time to Remodel Your Houston Pool

From surface cracks to outdated tile, here's how to tell when a Houston pool needs a full remodel versus a simple refresh.

Mar 22, 20265 min

The Houston Pool Owner's Weekly Maintenance Playbook

A no-fluff weekly checklist that actually works in Houston's heat, humidity and storm season - plus when to call a pro.

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