by Shakira | Aug 18, 2022 | above-ground pools, concrete pools, fiberglass pools, in-ground pools, Vinyl pools
Although we are halfway through summer, there is still a lot of time to enjoy your backyard pool. Whether you want some alone time or a way to hang out with your family, you can enjoy a relaxing, entertaining day right in your backyard. It does not get better than that. DMG Pool Builders has come up with 5 ways to enjoy your backyard pool for the remainder of the summer.
Play Water Games With the Family
Splashing around your backyard pool is a great way to bond with your family. Bring some squirt guns or set up a volleyball net and have some friendly competition! Here are a couple more entertaining water games to enjoy with your family. It is time to make some unforgettable memories!
Read a Book and Take in the Sun
Catch up on your novel while relaxing on your pool float or a comfortable lounge chair. This is a perfect opportunity to take in some sun as well. But don’t forget to put on some sunscreen!
If audiobooks are more of your style, crank up those outdoor speakers and immerse yourself in the book’s world while floating around your pool.
Need to Relax? How About Some Water Meditation?
Pull up a guided meditation and swim a couple of laps or float around your pool as you listen. If you don’t want to listen to a guided meditation, just train your attention inward and focus on your breathing. This will help you get rid of distracting thoughts. Enjoy the calming effect of water by yourself or with your loved ones!
Increase Your Depths With an Underwater Photoshoot
Is your photo game on point? Have you taken pictures on cliffs and with celebrities? Well, how about underwater? Do you think you can hold your breath long enough to do an underwater photoshoot? Even just a few seconds underwater can get you some glamorous pictures. Buy a cheap disposable camera or seal your phone in a tight waterproof case and start posing!
Get Your Work Out In
Is it too hot to go for a jog, but these gas prices are telling you to stay home instead of driving to the gym? We don’t blame you! You don’t need to leave your house to exercise when you have a backyard pool. Just blast your favorite songs and swim a couple of laps. If you want to spice up your workout, do some water jumping jacks, dips, pool planks, and some leg kicks!
Get Your Pool Maintenance With DMG Pool Builders
If your backyard pool needs repairs or just regular maintenance, DMG Pool Builders can take care of it. We service Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas and have over 35 years of combined experience. We are here to help you get the best of your pool this summer. Give us a call or send us a message and we will schedule a date and time that works best for you.
by Shakira | Jul 20, 2022 | above-ground pools, in-ground pools, Vinyl pools
There’s nothing better than taking a dip in your pool to cool off from this hot Texas heat. However, with these high temperatures, your pool water can get warm too. Although this can be desirable in the winter months, you don’t want to be dealing with warm pool water in the summertime. Luckily, DMG Pool Builders has some tips and tricks to keep your pool water cool during these hot months.
Keep the Water Moving
DMG Pool Builders can add a waterfall or decorative fountain to your pool in order to keep the pool water moving. Just let us know what your vision is, and we will create it. There are many styles to choose from that get the job done. So how does this help keep the pool water cool? You only run the fountain in the evening and night to circulate cool air throughout the water. If you run the fountain or waterfall during the day, you risk making the water even hotter because you are circulating the hot air throughout the water.
Use a Pool Mister
Pool misters can quickly lower the temperature of your pool water. The constant mist leads to quick evaporation and in turn cooler water. We recommend running the pool mister at night for a greater cooling effect.
Cover the Pool When It’s Not In Use
Invest in a fitted pool covering. Although this cover won’t make your pool water any cooler, it will maintain the temperature that it’s at. Therefore, if the water is at a desirable temperature, cover the pool when you aren’t using it. Most covers are easy to use and relatively inexpensive.
Install a Pool Chiller or Heat Pump
Pool chillers are another option that is more affordable than installing a fountain or waterfall. These chillers use fans to cool water as it travels through its system. They are supposed to lower the pool water up to 10 degrees overnight. Of course, it depends on the size of the pool.
We can also install a heat pump. That’s right. You read that right. A heat pump has a reverse option that cools water by extracting heat from it.
Natural Shading
The landscape of your home can help with keeping your pool water cool. For example, having trees around your pool can provide shading and help keep the temperature lower. However, that does mean you will have to deal with leaves and other debris getting into your pool. So, if you decide to build your pool around trees or plant trees around your pool, you will need to provide a lot more maintenance to your pool.
Stay Cool This Summer
Use these tips and tricks to help lower the temperature of your pool water. Our experts can come over to install fountains, waterfalls, heat pumps, or pool chillers in order to keep your pool water cool. And if you don’t have a pool in your backyard yet, give us a call today! We will schedule a time and date that works best and build your dream pool.
by Shakira | Jul 8, 2022 | in-ground pools, Vinyl pools
Did your phone alert you of the upcoming heat waves? If so, it has probably been going off all summer. Heat waves are common in Texas, but this year they have become much more extreme due to climate change. When you pull up your weather app, it’s normal to see over 100 degrees reflected for the week. If you need some strategies for cooling down this summer, just follow our tips below while enjoying your pool. And if you need one installed, DMG Pool Builders is readily available! Let’s keep you fresh this summer and kick those heat waves to the curb in the comfort of your backyard.
Split Your Large Meals Into Mini Meals
We are accustomed to having three big meals throughout the day, but splitting those up into snacks can actually make the heat more tolerable. Digesting a big meal makes your body work harder, which results in you feeling lethargic or uncomfortable. Instead, eat mini-meals throughout the day to keep you fueled up instead of full.
Make Drinking Fun!
It’s recommended to drink at least 8 cups of water a day. But let’s be honest. For some of us, that’s a really hard goal to meet. But it’s highly important to stay hydrated, especially during these heat waves. There are plenty of ways to make drinking fun for you and your family. Get ice cubed trays with different shapes and fill them up with different colored juices. Throw some cranberry juice ice cubes into your water and make it extra refreshing!
Stay Minty
Did you know that peppermint makes the heat more tolerable? Mint opens your airways. As you take a breath, you will feel a blast of relief from the heat. Pop some peppermint gum or put some mint leaves into your drink and freshen up. If you want to be a little more creative, make some minty popsicles and enjoy them in the vinyl pool in your backyard.
Crank Up the Spice
We know what you’re thinking. How can spicy food cool me down, when all I feel is my body burn up as I eat some hot peppers? Well, when your body temperature is turning up, you will begin to sweat, which in return cools you down. Interesting, right?
Contact DMG Pool Builders
Let’s cool you down this summer with the vinyl pool in your backyard and these tips and tricks! If you don’t have a pool installed yet, what are you waiting for? Our crew is on call and ready to get you rolling! If your pool needs maintenance work, we have you covered. We can schedule a regular maintenance routine or just a yearly appointment– we’ll operate within your budget.
There’s no need to suffer through these heat waves without a remedy. It’s time to implement these tricks, while you’re chilling in your backyard.
by Shakira | Apr 22, 2022 | above-ground pools, concrete pools, fiberglass pools, pool shapes, Vinyl pools
The Texas summer is slowly creeping up, and it’s time to come up with a plan to cool down while the temperatures increase dramatically. It is no surprise that pools are everyone’s top choice in Texas. Whether it’s a personal one in your backyard or a community pool, everyone looks for a source of fresh water to dive into. If you are thinking about installing a pool in your backyard, get in touch with DMG Pool Builders. We are a top vinyl pool provider in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. Just let us know your vision, and we will make it a reality!
What Are the Benefits of a Vinyl Pool?
Vinyl pools have a lot of benefits over other pool options, so let’s dive into them!
Cost-Effective
A vinyl pool is less expensive than concrete or a fiberglass one. A concrete pool is expensive to install and maintain. A fiberglass pool is more cost-effective than a concrete pool, but still costs more than a vinyl pool. You will need to replace the latter one eventually, but it’s not as expensive as resurfacing the other ones.
What Determines the Cost?
There are many factors that determine the cost of your vinyl pool, such as the type of pumps, walls, filtration equipment, pool care, maintenance needs, if it’s a traditional or saltwater pool, custom features, and the list goes on. So, it’s hard to say how much it will cost you, but you can rest assured it is one of the cheaper options on the market.
Less Maintenance
Vinyl pools are extremely durable and have a nonporous surface. This means that they won’t require any chemicals as a concrete pool would. A vinyl pool’s smooth surface makes it difficult for algae to take hold and cause damage to your pool. You will need to replace the vinyl liner eventually, but the cost of this replacement is significantly less than refinishing a concrete pool.
Vinyl pools are also less vulnerable to freeze and thaw cycles that affect colder climates.
Fast Installation
Right now is the perfect time to install the pool for this upcoming summer. DMG Pool Builders can install a vinyl pool between two to four weeks. That’s about half the time it would take to install a concrete or fiberglass one. The sooner we install the pool, the quicker you can dive in and cool down!
Smooth Surface
Some people don’t like a grainy or rocky surface when swimming. That’s where vinyl pools come into play. You get to glide over a smooth surface. There’s no need to worry about scraping your elbow or knee on a concrete surface.
DMG Pool Builders Can Design Your Dream Pool
Possibilities are endless with us! We can create any pool shape you desire, with any features you want to add, such as spill-over spas and tanning ledges. Get in touch with DMG Pool Builders today, and let’s get your vinyl pool installed before summer rolls around!
by Shakira | Jul 12, 2021 | above-ground pools, Vinyl pools
Summer is the best time of the year to have fun and enjoy life. With temperatures going higher and higher, we all want to find ways to cool off. That’s why having a pool is so helpful! Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to have a fancy in-ground pool. On the other hand, that’s why above-ground pools exist. Like any other type of pool, they have their advantages and disadvantages. So, if you’re wondering if you should get one, here’s all you need to know about them. Weighing the pros and cons will help you decide if this is the right type of pool for you.
Advantages of Above-Ground Pools
There are numerous advantages to above-ground pools. They have their own great features, ways of installment, and aesthetic appeal. Let’s talk about some pros that might be enough to convince you to get one:
- The price — One of the main advantages is the price. While not everyone will find them affordable, above-ground pools cost significantly less than other swimming pools. DMG Pools offers them for $1,200 to $5,000.
- Easy installment — It’s always best to leave pool installation to professionals who will ensure everything goes smoothly. However, if you’re handy, you can easily set it up yourself.
- Relocation — If you decide you’re not happy with your pool’s location, the swimming season is over, you are moving into a new house, or you want to resell the pool, you can relocate it easily. You will still have to make an effort, but at least it’s an option, unlike with in-ground pools.
Disadvantages of Above-Ground Pools
Not every pool can have it all and be perfect. So, there are some disadvantages to this type of pool. Many of these cons won’t make much of a difference in your decision, but it’s still helpful to know about them so that you’re aware of any potential issues. The disadvantages include:
- Aesthetics — When it comes to looks, above-ground pools might not look as good as the in-ground ones. Plus, there’s not much you can do about the way they look on the outside.
- No added property value — These pools don’t add value to your home. So, if you’re looking to sell it at some point, don’t expect the price to go up just because you have an above-ground pool in your backyard.
- Not as durable, and options are limited — No pool lasts forever, and while the maintenance is easy, their durability doesn’t impress. Plus, if you want a custom pool or cool features, your options are pretty limited.
How to Make a Decision
Weighing the pros and cons sometimes seems like an impossible task. However, you just need to consider your needs and purchasing power. Take into account all of the pros and cons before making a rash decision. If you need more convincing, take a peek at the DMG Pools gallery to see if above-ground pools are something you want.
DMG Pools at Your Service
If you’re looking into Houston pool companies, we’re here for you. We offer fair prices and have over 35 years of experience. If you’re looking for any kind of pool — contact us. Requesting a quote is absolutely free, so let’s get in touch and see what we can do for you.
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