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What is a Gunite Pool?

What is Gunite? Gunite is the same thing as concrete. It is basically identical material to the concrete in a house foundation or a concrete floor. The only real difference is the application process. Gunite is applied using compressed air to force the material down a...

How Long Does a Gunite Pool Last?

Ah, the age old question, how long does a gunite pool last? It's a fair question. After all, for such a large investment, homeowners are right to ask questions and expect a strong pool warranty. Typically, a gunite pool lasts for about 100 years. Most pool builders...

How to Vacuum an Inground Pool

The largest part of pool maintenance is cleaning out the dirt and debris from the bottom. This is normally done by manually using a pool vacuum if you do not have an automated cleaner. If your pool has an automatic cleaner such as a Polaris or a PCC2000 in-floor...

Inground Pool 101 (What is a Gunite Pool + Gunite vs. Vinyl Differences)

An inground pool for your backyard is an important investment that requires research and commitment. Did you know that there are different types of inground pools? Once you have made the decision that you are ready for an inground pool in your backyard, there is...

Creative Ways to Hide Pool Equipment

Let's face it, pools are beautiful, but the equipment that keeps them running, not as much. Our pool equipment suppliers produce the most effective and durable products on the market. Although, an equipment's level of attractiveness does not rank very highly on its...

3 Steps To Receive A Pool Quote and Pool Faster

The pool industry, especially in New England, is a very cyclical business. In the middle of Winter, things get fairly slow. After all, no one likes risking frostbite to swim. When the heat rolls in during Spring and Summer, hundreds of calls come in per week. Of...

The Best Time to Build a Gunite Pool in New England

If you’re considering a gunite pool for your backyard, you’re also probably wondering what the best time of year is to have that pool built. The best time to build a gunite pool is a matter of preference. This blog helps describe the differences between each New...

Red Flags When Buying A Gunite Pool

Buying a gunite pool is a great way to improve your backyard. Choosing the right pool builder is the most important decision that you'll make surrounding your pool. Just like other industries, there are good builders, great builders, and builders that appear great at...

How to Find the Right Landscape Designer

Adding a pool to your landscape is an exciting project that requires detailed planning. Hiring a landscape designer can help with these planning decisions and much more. A good designer will help you integrate your beautiful new pool with your backyard while being...

2 Things Every Pool Owner Should Be Doing This Winter

It's that time of year again. Snow has fallen, temperatures have dropped, and unless you are crazy, your pool isn't getting much use. Do you still need to look after your pool? Yes, there is still some winter pool maintenance that must be tended to if you want your...

When is the Right Time to Schedule your Pool Closing?

When is the best time to schedule your pool closing? Before technological advances, the answer used to be as soon as summer left. Now, heat technology allows homeowners to have a lot more control over when they decide to close their pool. Despite our region being...

What Are Negative Edge Pools?

The term "negative edge" refers to the vanishing edge design feature that offers the illusion of water pouring over the edge of one pool and into another body of water. It can often appear that water is pouring down a hillside. Often times, this design is under names...

How Long Does It Take to Build A Gunite Pool?

Due to the effects of COVID-19, we are experiencing major shortages of materials and equipment necessary to predict how long a pool can take to build. Until our industry's supply chain problems are resolved, the time it takes to build a pool is entirely unpredictable...

How Much Does A Gunite Pool Cost?

Quick Summary - How Much Does A Gunite Pool Cost? No two pools are created equal. If you have an understanding of what type of pool and features you'd like, contact a swimming pool company with experience and professionalism to visit the property. Once a...

5 Tips For Cleaning Your Pool and Keeping Things Running Smoothly

The basics of taking care of and cleaning your pool are not as complicated as they seem. Surely there is some higher level care that only professionals can provide. For anything that you do not feel comfortable or do not wish to do yourself, please contact Guarino's...

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