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For all the pool knowledge you're looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about swimming pools, all in one place. Ask the Pool Guy is passionate about sharing the vast knowledge he has acquired throughout his decades in the pool industry, and he wants to make sure everyone has an enjoyable pool experience. If you can't find the information you're looking for here, you can contact him or a capable member of his team! Visit our Ask the Pool Guy Website: https://www.askthepoolguy.com Legendary Escapes is the home of the hybrid swimming pool. Al, the designer and builder, and his team are passionate about creating unique, one-of-a-kind pools. They are constantly innovating and coming up with new ways to better serve their clients. No two Legendary Escapes pools are alike, and they are unlike any pool you'll find elsewhere. Our website showcases our projects, as well as providing helpful information if you're a current pool owner or considering building a swimming pool. To learn more about the construction arm of Ask the Pool Guy, check out the Legendary Escapes website: http://www.LegendaryEscapes.com Ask the Pool Guy and Legendary Escapes are striving to share the knowledge! We don't think homeowners in SE Michigan should be the only people who have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hybrid swimming pool; so we're working with builders across the country to bring hybrid pools to you. We're happy to work with local builders, wherever "local" might be, to design and build beautiful pools all over the country.

Options for Pool Refinish

December 26, 2019December 27, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask the Pool Guy Q&A: For the gunite pool with painted plaster, what are my refinish options? Watch our video clip to find out what they are!

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Installing Aluminum Pool Ladder?

December 25, 2019December 25, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

So you want to install a removable aluminum ladder in your chlorine swimming pool? Watch Al talk about this project.

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Thoughts on Matching Pool Tile and Coping

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Choose colors in the same family to make sure all of your pool colors match and work well together, both those that are above water, and those below the water line as well. This pool features a tile by NPT Read More …

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Ask the Pool Girl About the Multi-port Valve, Plus Backwashing

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

In this video, you will see an overview of a swimming pool system with a pretty easy to understand explanation. You will also learn about the swimming pool filtration system, multi-port valve, and how (and when) to backwash your swimming Read More …

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Tile And Coping Color Choices

December 22, 2019December 23, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

It’s a good idea to choose colors in the same family to make sure all of your pool colors match and work well together, both those that are above water, and those below the water line as well. This pool Read More …

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A Tip For Swimming Pool Tile Selection

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

Don’t just go to the tile supply house and hope to choose the tile for your pool. What something looks like in a showroom is going to be different that what it looks like on your pool, and with your Read More …

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Karen’s 2019 Approved Tile Box

December 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

In preparation for our upcoming 2019 Pool Projects, Karen tackles the task of putting an approved tile box together – with very specific ceramic tile that will be available for our Legendary Escapes new Pools this summer. Out of hundreds Read More …

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Does intellichlor work when the pool water is cold?

December 19, 2019December 20, 2019 Ask the Pool Guy

intelliChlor Salt Generating units by Pentair are a popular option for swimming pools. The cells, when combined with an easyTouch or intelliTouch control center, need to be enabled to tell them to turn on and start working. If the pool Read More …

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