A swimming pool can transform any backyard into a watery oasis in as little three months, from design and permitting to adding water and chemicals. For many Arizonans, a pool provides a way to cool off, relax with a good book and an ice-cold glass of lemonade or tea, or entertain friends and family....
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Designing the Perfect Backyard Oasis
Designing the perfect backyard oasis begins with breaking free from the dull, cookie-cutter swimming pools of yesterday, and installing a custom swimming pool design that reflects your unique lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Today’s swimming pools can be constructed in a wide range of shapes and sizes as well as with landscaping and hardscaping to...
7 Tips for an Epic 4th of July Pool Party
Declared a U.S. holiday in 1941, succeeding the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the 4th of July (aka Independence Day or July 4th) has been celebrated with stunning fireworks displays and family friendly festivities. According to the National Retail Federation, eighty-six percent of Americans plan to celebrate the Fourth of July...
Is Your Pool Ready for Memorial Day?
When valley temperatures begin to soar – these below normal temperatures won’t, unfortunately, last much longer – there’s no better way to beat the heat than diving into the the crystal blue waters of your own backyard swimming pool. Use the following three maintenance steps to get your pool ready for Memorial Day. Memorial...
Get in the Water: 4 Reasons to Put in a Pool
Inflate your favorite float, change into your swimsuit and lather on mineral sunscreen, because swimming season it back in the Valley of the Sun! You may also choose to lounge by the water with a good book and an ice-cold lemonade. What is really good for your health, though, is getting in the water....
See You at the Home and Garden Show!
Swimming season is almost here! Get started on a swimming pool build today by contacting Platinum Pools and Spas at (480) 888-9200 or visiting us in booths 816 – 818 at the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show the weekend of May 3rd through the 5th. Platinum Pools and Spas is recognized as one...
Back to Nature: Natural Swimming Pools
Spending time outdoors has been shown to reduce stress, boost immunity, and improve happiness. In fact, there are so many reported benefits that doctors are now writing “nature prescriptions” to spend a minimum of 20 minutes outdoors, according to a recent Time Magazine article. Though doctors are prescribing time in parks, you can also...
Come Visit Us at The Home and Landscape Show
When: Today through Sunday (March 1-3) 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday Where: State Farm Stadium 1 Cardinals Dr. Glendale, AZ 85305 Tickets: $8/per adult and $3/per child (3-12) Click here for more information on prices. Come visit us in booth 1719! Also, don’t miss out...
Pool Installation Considerations
Installing a swimming pool is a great way to create your own relaxing “summer vacation” spot. It’s also a major investment that requires careful consideration. Some of the most important pool installation considerations that you’ll need to decide on include size, location, optional features, and what circulation system to go with. Size The size...
Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
Looking for something fun to do this week? The Maricopa County Home and Garden Show, the largest home show in the Southwest, returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds this weekend. Back this year is Platinum Pools and Spas, Arizona’s premier pool contractors, known for contracting with residents and homebuilders in the construction of in-ground swimming...