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Water pours from a spout embedded in a tan tile wall into a clear pool.

Sacramento Pool Tile Stain Types & Identification Guide: Expert Analysis

by pooltime
Jan 14, 2025
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Identifying the wrong stain type can cost you hundreds in wasted cleaning products and potentially damage your tiles permanently. After 35+ years of treating Sacramento pool tiles, I’ve seen homeowners turn manageable calcium buildup into expensive restoration projects simply because they used the wrong approach based on misidentifying their stain type. Just last month, I […]

Resort-style backyard pool with bright blue water featuring large decorative boulders, a tall rock waterfall with fire feature on top, circular spa, stone patio with white lounge chairs, and residential houses visible in the background at dusk.

Pre-Opening Assessment & Equipment Startup for Sacramento Pools

by pooltime
Jan 11, 2025
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The most expensive spring opening I ever saw started with a homeowner who skipped the assessment and went straight to flipping switches. The pump ran dry for 20 minutes before he realized there was no water in the system, the impeller was destroyed, and what should have been a $150 spring startup became a $800 […]

Rectangular outdoor swimming pool with clear water, built-in water features, and surrounding green lawn and trees on a sunny day.

Why Choose Custom Pool Design in Sacramento? Benefits That Transform Your Property

by pooltime
Jan 09, 2025
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When families call me about pool design, one of the first questions I ask is: "Do you want a pool that looks like every other pool in your neighborhood, or do you want something that’s uniquely yours?" After building custom pools in Sacramento for over three decades, I’ve learned that the difference between a standard […]

A serene backyard pool surrounded by rocks and cascading waterfalls, creating a tranquil outdoor oasis.

Sacramento Pool Design Elements: Shapes, Features & Luxury Upgrades

by pooltime
Jan 07, 2025
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When families sit down with me to design their dream pool, I always start with the same question: "How do you picture yourselves actually using this pool?" The answer to that question drives every design decision we make, from the basic shape to the luxury features that will make your backyard truly special. Geometric precision […]

Pool step detail showing light-colored aggregate finish on the step tread with darker shadowed area and turquoise water visible to the right.

How Much Does Pool Resurfacing Cost in Sacramento? 2025 Pricing Breakdown

by pooltime
Jan 04, 2025
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The phone call that changed everything for a family in Elk Grove came when they got three drastically different resurfacing quotes: $6,500, $14,000, and $22,000 for what appeared to be the same job. Confused and frustrated, they asked me to explain why the estimates varied so wildly. The answer revealed everything about how Sacramento’s unique […]