The details you'll enjoy daily
Is a Baja Shelf Right for Your Pool?
A pair of loungers in the water looks inviting. The best sun shelf also fits your furniture, your shade plan, and the way you actually want to use the pool.
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Ideas for Better Desert Living
Small spaces, big possibilities
Small Backyard, Beautiful Pool: Make Every Foot Count
You do not need a sprawling yard to create a place you look forward to coming home to. Start with the moments you want outdoors, then design the pool around them.3 min readRead the guide →From the journal
Plan With Confidence
Rediscover your backyard
5 Signs Your Pool Is Ready for a Fresh Start
If you love your home but avoid the pool area, it may be time to rethink the finish, layout, or equipment. Here is how to turn a list of frustrations into a useful remodeling plan.
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Thoughtful pool ownership
A Pool Cover for Your Desert Home: Is It Worth Planning For?
Less exposed water between swims, a more manageable routine, and a cleaner design when planned early. Explore what a cover could bring to your backyard.
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Made for time together
From a Pool to a Favorite Gathering Place: Plan the Whole Backyard
The best seat, a comfortable place to eat, and an easy path back to the house can be just as memorable as the pool. Design them together from the beginning.
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Less guesswork, more enjoyment
A Pool That Fits Your Schedule: Smart Planning for a Seasonal Home
Arriving for the weekend should feel like a break. Thoughtful equipment and control choices can make it easier to understand and operate your pool, even when your time at home varies.
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Planning & investment
What Does a Custom Pool Cost in the Coachella Valley?
A clear look at the decisions that shape a pool budget—from the site and structure to finishes, equipment, and outdoor living.
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Construction process
How Long Does It Take to Build a Pool in Palm Desert?
From the first design meeting through startup, here is how a well-planned custom pool moves from idea to water.
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Pool remodeling
Pool Remodeling vs. Rebuilding: Which Is Right for Your Pool?
When an older pool no longer fits the home, the right solution depends on its structure, layout, equipment, and your vision for the property.
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Homeowner guide
How to Choose a Pool Contractor in California
License, scope, documentation, communication, and relevant work: the essentials to review before trusting a builder with your backyard.
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Materials & water color
How to Choose a Pool Finish for a Desert Home
The finish determines far more than color. Texture, aggregate, depth, sunlight, and the surrounding palette all shape how the water feels and looks.
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Design perspective
Modern Desert Pool Design: Ideas That Belong to the Home
The best Palm Springs–inspired pools are restrained, architectural, and composed around the view—not overloaded with features.
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