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The last thing anyone wants to encounter is a leak in their in-ground concrete swimming pool. The loss of even a small amount of water can be costly over the course of a year. Once you have performed the bucket test, as discussed in a previous article, and know that your pool has a leak,Read more

We often get phone calls from people asking if the water loss in their pool is from a leak. Water loss is always going to occur due to evaporation. Many factors effect how much evaporation takes place, such as sunlight, wind, barometric pressure, and the amount of activity in the swimming pool. There’s a simpleRead more

Alas, my most favorite time of year in Atlanta; a chill in the air, beautiful autumn colors, and a toasty fire outdoors at night. But, when your an Atlanta swimming pool owner, you may be getting annoyed with the falling leaves in your swimming pool. The leaves, if not tended to, can cause staining andRead more

There’s a difference between unexpected expenses and bait and switch tactics when it comes to your swimming pool purchase. We at Watercolors Custom Pools pride ourselves on not using bait and switch tactics, but there are times when there are legitimate unforeseen expenses that have to be billed to the customer. We’ve compiled a listRead more

Pool Covers are an ever growing trend in pool accessories. This is in part due to safety issues and also the trend of going “green”. There are four different types of swimming pools covers that are used today on Atlanta Swimming Pools: Mesh Covers: Covers made from a mesh fabric that are typically anchored toRead more

With a myriad of reliable and beautiful pool finish options out there today, pool and spa owner’s of today, have a challenge in choosing the best finish for their home’s pool or spa. Today’s customer’s are more educated than ever before because of the internet. But, often times the information out there can be contradictoryRead more

Indoor pools can be the ultimate luxury item. Often times the price of a swimming pool can nearly double when you decide to build it indoors. An indoor pool provides year round exercise and entertainment for the whole family, but they also present their own unique challenges. An indoor swimming pool must be properly ventedRead more

Just last night, I was in our spa relaxing, enjoying the cooler weather that the Atlanta area has been experiencing, when I noticed the calcium build up on the perimeter tile of our spa. Our pool and spa is nearly six years old and we have never needed to clean the tile. However, now isRead more

Now that swim season is at a close in Atlanta and the temperatures are finally dropping, I’m starting to think about fall planting. Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Swimming pools look so much better when surrounded by plants. They provide the needed aesthetic balance that is necessary around a swimmingRead more

Sit back, relax, and put control of your backyard oasis in the palm of your hand. With swimming pool automation today there are a myriad of possibilities. You can adjust the spa temperature, control the light settings, adjust the filtration schedule, create a schedule for your automatic cleaner, and much more all with the touchRead more