Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to make sure that your inground pool is ready for all the fun in the sun you’re prepared to have. What all do you need to do to make sure that oasis is available for you to dive right in? Platinum Pools has previously talked about…
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Swimming Pools: Plan Now for Next Summer
If you want to dive into your own, private swimming pool next Memorial Day, you’ll want to start planning and building a swimming pool now as it can take anywhere from three weeks and three months to install. Getting Started This much you know: In Arizona, it’s hot enough during the summer to want to…
Planning a Summer Pool Party
With temperatures rising throughout Arizona, one activity most people can’t live without is slipping into their swimsuits, and taking a dip in the cool blue waters of a swimming pool. The only thing that beats diving in on a hot day is a summer pool party. There’s nothing like inviting some friends over, eating some amazing…
Opening Your Pool
As the days get a little warmer and a little longer, it easy for our thoughts to turn to shedding those extra layers, and spending long afternoons lounging poolside. Opening your pool for the summer season, however, requires more effort than just filling it up and jumping in. In business in Arizona for more than…
Backyard Improvement Projects in the New Year
Despite our best intentions, only a tiny percentage of us follow through when it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, such as losing weight, eating healthier foods, becoming financially secure, making more time for self-care. In fact, according to Statistic Brain, only 9.2% of people are successful at achieving their New Year’s goals. How…
Trending Swimming Pool Design Ideas
So you’re thinking of having a swimming pool professionally installed? Planning the perfect oasis has never been more exciting, as innovations in swimming pools continue to expand into luxury pool options, such as natural and infinity pools. Here are six ideas that represent the cutting edge in swimming pool design for 2016. Natural Pools Natural…
Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Backyard Oasis
With summer in full swing, what’s your favorite thing to do? If it’s to spend time outdoors, frolicking in the pool or enjoying scrumptious food from the grill, then I’m sure we can all agree that pesky insects – especially mosquitoes – are an unwelcome sight. Yet, as I’m sure most of you are already aware,…
Building Luxury Outdoor Living Environments
At Platinum Pools, we hold ourselves to a rigid standard of pool building. We’re committed to making sure the pools we build not only meet home-owners expectation but rise above it. As we often say, with a Platinum pool, luxury comes standard. But the pool is only one part of creating an outdoor environment. When…
What to Consider Before Building Your Custom Pool
Having your own custom pool is great. Custom pools look great, add value to your home, and are perfect for hosting friends and family for summertime get togethers. But before you jump head first into designing and purchasing a pool, there are things about pool ownership you need to take into consideration. Maintenance Unless you…
What To Know About Sunblock
So you’ve had your new custom pool installed and you are ready to splash away the summer in your new pool. Not so fast. Spending time in the sun is not without it’s repercussions, especially in Arizona. It’s a well know fact that long-term exposure to the sun can significantly damage your skin and lead…