I fast-walked barefoot along the side of the pool on just my heels, toes in the air, so the smallest percentage of my feet met the searing cool deck. “Whoever named cool deck 'cool deck’ clearly ...

Q: The house we just moved to has a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by bluestone paving. The bluestone looks beautiful, and fits with the rest of the landscaping, but it gets so hot in the sun ...

Question: Is there any material or special paint that can be applied to refinish or refurbish typical pool cool-deck patio finishes? My cool-deck patio is about 11 years old, and although it is in ...

Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s likely that you’re using your pool less. With the arrival of autumn, it’s time to turn your attention to the deck around your pool. For those of you thinking ...

Advancements are being made in above-ground pool designs.

In backyards all across America, the summer landscape is once again blooming with above-ground swimming pools. According to the National Spa and Pool Institute, there are about 3.5 million of these ...

Textures and coatings can give you a lasting concrete pool deck to match your needs and weather challenges. Creating a slip-resistant, concrete pool-deck surface can be achieved by texturing the ...

If you're building or remodeling an in-ground pool, don't settle for cheap-looking concrete when you could have this unique, ...