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    Builders are suggesting an edge pool instead of a traditional skimmer pool. Could they be right?

    Hi, From everything I've read, edge pools seem to be costlier to build, harder to maintain, and slightly more prone to trouble due to their added complexity. We're planning to build a 10 x 30 ft rectangular pool with an attached "baja shelf" area that will be another 9 x 9 ft. Concrete pool with...
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    DIY SWG system?

    Hi, First off - I love TFP! This community is just incredible. I am looking for someone to rain on my parade, and tell me why I'm crazy for even thinking of building my own SWG. My current understanding of SWGs could be greatly oversimplified, but to the best of my understanding: The core...
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    Planning to use a pool cover most of the time. Considering a UV system

    Hey TFP! We're in the early planning phase of a new concrete pool. We live in a warm climate, and want to warm up the pool year round using a heat pump. To reduce our costs and carbon footprint, I'm hoping to use a pool cover when the pool is not in use. This means very little of the sun's...