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Labor Day Pool Party

Three Simple Steps to the Perfect Labor Day Pool Party

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Ahhh… party planning. You either welcome it or dread it. Hosting can feel like a lot of pressure. You want your house just so, the food to be spectacular, and for your guests to have the best possible time! We suggest you don’t let the stress dissuade you from making a memory with your friends [...]

Mother's Day Brunch

Make it Personal! – Ideas for a Poolside Mother’s Day Brunch

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Families around the world celebrate Mother’s Day on different days of the year, taking the day to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, mother-in-laws, and those who are looked up to as a mother. Mother’s Day originated in the 1900s and was coined by Anna Jarvis, daughter of American Civil War-era social activist and community organizer Ann Reeves [...]

How to plan your outdoor Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

How to Plan Your Outdoor Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, is celebrated across the United States, with over 70% of Americans participating in the holiday to some extent. It is wildly popular for embracing Mexican culture and food, with many of these festivities taking place in the home and backyard. Did you know?: Cinco de Mayo commemorates [...]

Backyard Improvements

Best Backyard Improvements That Add Value to Your Home

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

It’s a common statement that a home is the biggest investment most people make. Whether you’re already living in your “forever home” or still have more moves ahead, all of this will have impact on what types of improvements you make. If it’s your “forever home,” you can confidently forge ahead to paint the living [...]

Transformative Hardscape Solutions for Your Yard

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

Along with all the elements that combine for a beautiful backyard haven, like pools and pergolas, fire pits and waterfalls, are the components that frame them with functionality. Softscaping and hardscaping are the yin and yang of your al fresco retreat. Softscaping refers to your trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, gardens, and grass. Hardscaping covers all the [...]

Above-Ground vs Inground Pool

Is An Above-Ground or Inground Pool Right for You?

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

There’s no denying that a backyard pool is an extraordinary addition to your home. Pools provide staycation venues, offer a multi-purpose workout facility, set the stage for family time, and of course function as the centerpiece for special occasions and the best parties of the summer. Even in the colder months when you’re sitting around [...]

Natural Pool

The Good, The Bad, and The Green About Natural Swimming Pools

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools, Swimming Pool Construction

This trend is not new, but it is one that has continued to gain popularity in the United States. “Natural pools have been seen in Europe for decades. The first natural swimming pool was built in Austria in the 1980s. The private pool began to gain popularity, and the first public natural swimming pool was [...]

Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude: For This We Are Truly Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Lyon Financial News

If there has ever been time for introspection, it has been this last year and a half. A global catastrophe united us in grief and in hope. People looked out for neighbors and donated to charities. They did everything they could to keep their small businesses running by adopting innovative ways to keep the lights [...]

2021 Pool Design Trends

This Year’s Top Pool Design Trends

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
All About Pools

The number one trend in pool designs today is… anything goes! If you want your version of a resort-style pool, or wish to adopt the tiny pool craze to outfit a smaller niche, you can. Advancements in pool design and manufacturing give dimension to your wildest dreams about elevating your outdoor space. Rectangular or kidney-shaped [...]

food

Recipes for the Best July 4th Party Ever!

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

With each day, we find ourselves slowly edging into the sunshine of normalcy. In many cities we can now tuck our masks in our pockets and happily patronize our favorite restaurants. Baseball parks beckon while shoppers come out from behind their computers – to actually try clothes on before buying them! It seems appropriate that [...]

Party for Dads and Grads

How to Throw the Best Outdoor Parties for Dads and Grads

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

With summer officially on the calendar, so is the task of party planning. These opportunities to entertain have been missing from our lives for some time, so it feels good to flex those collective merrymaking muscles again! As we gear up to July 4th, we’ve got the seasonally ideal weather to celebrate important people — [...]

summer

How to Launch Your Summer Paradise

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

This is the time of year our thoughts turn to all things outdoors. Depending on where you live, you may have experienced violent storms and record snowfalls this year – even in places unaccustomed to such severity. So, you are now likely more than ready to turn over a new leaf – or actually… a [...]

summer

Does a Pool Really Add Value to Your Home?

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

If you’ve ever looked out those sliding glass doors to gaze upon your remote retreat with smiling satisfaction, then you’re sold. You’re a pool family. There’s no going back! On the other hand, if you’ve never owned a pool, you are going to take a close look at the financial advantages vs. disadvantages. In other [...]

Pool Planning

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting a Pool

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

No matter what you’re planning, from a wedding to a pool installation, you can take control so you may enjoy the process as well as the end result. The more organized you are, the less stressed you’ll be. You can’t control the cost of flowers or the fact that a Bobcat excavator is digging a [...]

Pool Trends

Pool Trends for 2021

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Britt Godfrey
Backyard Ideas

One of the latest trends in pools is… pools! Sales have skyrocketed for the best amenity you’ll ever install in your home. With limited opportunities to move about the world freely, people have found fun and entertainment just outside their door. Reuters quoted a chief executive of Only Alpha Pool Products in an August 2020 [...]

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