Watershaping Inspired by an Italian Restaurant
( This article was originally published on the WaterShape website. Click here ) Chuck Baumann believes that the process of designing and installing custom swimming pools and their surroundings is best served with a personal touch, not unlike the experience of enjoying a great meal in the comforting warmth of his favorite Italian restaurant. I […]
Growth by Addition
( This article and images were originally published on the PHTA website click here ) How one design/build contractor turned services from a seasonal headache into a year-round moneymaker Dave Thompson’s father built his pool construction company from the ground up in the 1960s. Thompson was proud—but it wasn’t for him, he thought. “Business in […]
Creating Sophisticated Outdoor Living Areas
( This article was originally published in Pool Magazine click here ) As a pool builder, when I’m creating a sophisticated outdoor living area, frequently I look to incorporate exciting transitions which immerse you into the entire backyard. The technique was accomplished adeptly by a very famous landscape architect in the California Bay Area, by the name […]