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A resort-style pool glows at dusk with fire pits and desert mountains in the background.

Pool Lighting Benefits Sacramento: Transform Your Backyard Into a Safe, Beautiful Evening Oasis

by pooltime
Mar 18, 2025
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When families call me about pool lighting, they usually start with one concern – either safety or aesthetics. But after installing lighting systems throughout Sacramento for over 30 years, I’ve learned that great pool lighting delivers both, plus benefits they hadn’t even considered. Sacramento homeowners have a unique advantage when it comes to pool lighting. […]

Underwater pool view showing sunlight creating rippling light patterns on gray pebble-textured pool surface through clear turquoise water.

Budget Breakdown: Plaster vs. Premium Aggregate True Costs for Sacramento Pools

by pooltime
Mar 13, 2025
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The financial awakening came for a family in Fair Oaks when they calculated the real costs after living with both surfaces. Their first pool had traditional plaster that seemed like a great budget choice at $8,000. Over 12 years, they spent another $15,000 on two acid washes, constant chemical battles, and early replacement. Their new […]

Close-up comparison of pool surface finishes showing blue pebble texture transitioning to beige/tan pebble texture, demonstrating different color options for pool plaster.

Sacramento Pool Resurfacing: Smooth Plaster or Textured Aggregate Finishes?

by pooltime
Mar 06, 2025
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The texture revelation came for a family in Elk Grove when they visited two neighbor pools on the same day. The first had traditional smooth plaster that felt pleasant but showed every water spot and stain. The second featured NPT StoneScapes Mini Pebbles with a natural texture that felt amazing underfoot and somehow made the […]

Freshly sprayed concrete forms pool steps and curved walls during gunite construction.

When Your Sacramento Pool Needs Resurfacing: 5 Warning Signs + Cost of Waiting

by pooltime
Jan 17, 2025
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The wake-up call for a family in Elk Grove came during their annual pool party when a guest’s foot caught on a rough patch near the pool steps. What they’d been calling "a little wear" had become a genuine safety hazard that sent someone to urgent care for stitches. The $200 medical bill and embarrassment […]

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 […]