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A very common question amongst homeowners is, “when is the best time to install a pool?” While you may hear from one person that winter is the best time to install a pool, you will likely also hear from another that summer or spring is the best time to install a pool, and yet, you may also hear from another…

A backyard is an all-year-round staple, but especially in the summer. You’ve put a lot of time, thought, effort, and money into your backyard and its various aesthetic. That means taking care of it and keeping that aesthetics intact. An important aspect is probably your outdoor patio furniture. It’s great to have nice patio furniture, but the problem is keeping…

Summer is finally here. For many of us, summer is one of our favorite seasons and is very much anticipated. Summer means BBQ’s, pool parties, summer camp, and great times with family and friends. However, if you live in Texas, you also know that Texas brings on the heat, and we end up spending most of our summer just trying…

It’s everybody’s favorite time of year again. If you have experienced a summer here in Texas, then you know that means BBQ’s, backyard parties, and a lot of time spent in the pool trying to cope with the intense heat. With the change of seasons, it is always important to make sure you prepare your pool for the weather conditions.…

In the last installment of “The Way We Do Things”, we went over the actual construction process and what you can expect when you choose Mid City Custom Pools for your new backyard pool. As a quick refresher, we discussed the pre-construction process, why a dig tess needs to be conducted, what prepping the site entails, Dig Day, excavation, and…

Spring has definitely sprung here in Texas, which means rain, and lots of it. While we certainly can’t predict the weather, it’s safe to say we will see our fair share of rain in the coming weeks. In some cases, you may have a little heads up from the local weather forecasters that a storm is on its way, but…

Going on vacation is one of the best parts of summer, but who is going to handle pool maintenance while you are gone? The last thing you want is to come home to a pool full of debris, algae, and a bunch of other gunk, so it’s important to prepare your pool before you head out of town. Summer vacations…

Dogs love to swim, no doubt about it, but what about all that dog hair that could clog up your pool’s filtration system? As much as we love our furry friends and know they need to cool down just as much as we do during the hot Texas summers, we don’t want our pool to get ruined by their fur.…

Memorial Day is just a couple short weeks away, which means it’s time to start thinking about throwing a pool party! Memorial Day signifies the start of summer and is the perfect time to show off your new home swimming pool to your friends and family. You’ve probably been anticipating the holiday weekend since winter, so it’s important your party…

Spring is here, which means pollen, and lots of it. Have you ever noticed a yellowish tinge floating in your pool water? Yep, that’s pollen. Pollen is a natural part of life, but it’s also a pretty big annoyance for pool owners. If you’ve ever dealt with allergies before, you know just how much of a pain pollen can be.…