Straight-talk pool design guides for Los Angeles homeowners on gunite vs fiberglass, permitting, finishes, decking, equipment, and hiring a pool builder.
Mid-century homes across View Park, Leimert Park, and Crenshaw carry clear design ideas. Here is how to design a pool that belongs to one instead of fighting it.
Read more →The view lots of Baldwin Hills and View Park come with slope. Here is what building a pool on a hillside actually involves and why the engineering matters.
Read more →Plenty of South LA pools are decades old with sound shells under tired surfaces. Here is how to decide what to keep, what to replace, and when renovation beats replacement.
Read more →A pool is the centerpiece of a backyard, not the whole of it. Here is how designing the pool, deck, and outdoor living space together transforms a South LA yard.
Read more →From West Adams craftsman homes to View Park classics, the right pool style suits the house. Here is a look at design directions for classic and historic homes.
Read more →Hiring a pool builder is a big decision and a big project. Here are the questions that separate a builder you can trust from one you will regret in Los Angeles.
Read more →A pool build moves through clear phases on a real schedule. Here is what to expect from the first design meeting to your first swim in South Los Angeles.
Read more →Thinking about your home? Our Los Angeles crew inspects it, quotes in writing, not a sales pitch.