Watershapes Consultant
Budgeting for a pool or watershape should be a top priority. However, cheap or inexpensive material can lead to costly repairs down the road. Hiring a knowledgable consultant with specialized experience will give you the best pricing without sacrificing quality.
The Pitfalls of Pinching Pennies
Many homeowners believe that they can save money by "cutting out the middle man" and supplying materials directly to a design or construction firm. For starters, there's the issue of the material warranty. When the owner buys direct, that important coverage essentially vanishes.
Read MoreTruth in Budgeting
Putting a residential pool project out for bid can be a perilous undertaking for a property owner, especially when the home in question is new and architects or custom-home builders are involved in the process.
Read MoreLuxury Pools: Why Some Pools Cost More Than Others
Have you ever wondered why the cost of swimming pools of comparable sizes can vary from $35,000 to $500,000? A pool is a pool is a pool, right? Wrong. Luxury pools, designed and built by high-end custom pool builders, cater to clientele who demand the best.
Read MoreAquatic Art
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How to differentiate between the "custom," "high-end" and "luxury" pools others devise and the "architectural pools" or, better yet, the "aquatic art" I strive to create.
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A talented designer will be the one who makes everything work together and every detail of a project seem as though it belongs.