What kind of permits do you need for your pool project?
You cannot simply stick a shovel in the dirt and build a swimming pool. Nor can you build a deck or add a room onto your house. Zoning laws in various municipalities vary and you need to work with your pool contractor to ensure you're not breaking any laws. What kind...
What is the best place for your pool?
What is the best place for your pool? Is it close to the house? In the middle of the yard? In a secluded corner of the yard? It's a big decision and each siting idea brings with it unique challenges or advantages. Placing the pool close to the house means you won't...
How to celebrate New Year’s poolside
Let's ring in 2021 in a new way. Let's say good-bye to 2020 and its coronavirus and all the changes the pandemic brought to our lives. Let's look at how to celebrate New Year's poolside so we can welcome in a new year in a new way and with a better outcome than any of...
How to get in shape in your swimming pool
New Year's 2021 will soon be here and with that comes the setting of New Year's resolutions, right? So many people set resolutions to get fit and healthy, but not many stick with it. If you have a pool you may wonder how to get in shape in your swimming pool and the...
How to dress up the pool deck
Aaaahhhh summer! It's that wonderful time of the year when you just don't want to go indoors -- and if you have a swimming pool and a deck, you don't have to! We have tips on how to dress up the pool deck to make it the most comfortable room in the house! The swimming...
5 ways to pay for your new pool
If the coronavirus pandemic has shown many families anything, it's that a staycation is a must. If you're backyard and home haven't engendered a lot of fun during the shutdown, you may want a new pool to help while away the hours. We have put together a list of 5 ways...
How to accessorize an above ground pool
Not every family nor every house is suited for an inground swimming pool. The above ground pool is ideal for those who don’t have the budget or don’t know if they will be living in the house for a lifetime – or at least for decades. In that case, a lower cost above...
5 swimming pool shapes to consider
Building material. Location, location, location. Size. There are so many things to think about when you're talking with the swimming pool builders from Imperial Pools, Inc. in Decatur Illinois. In addition to choosing the accessories and outdoor living space design...
How big does a yard need to be for a pool?
You don't have a lot of yard space. Does that mean you can't have a swimming pool? The pool contractors from Imperial Pools, Inc. answer the question a lot: how big does a yard need to be for a pool? There is no one-size-fits all answer nor is there an answer on "how...
How to safely clean a hot tub cover
When is the last time you cleaned the hot tub cover? How to safely clean a hot tub cover may not be something you'd thought about, but the swimming pool contractors from Imperial Pools, Inc. explain it is a necessary part of hot tub and spa ownership. Hot tub covers...
Could the pool be leaking?
It's a question you never want to ask. "Could the pool be leaking?" If it is, you definitely want to give the pool contractors from Imperial Pools, Inc in Champaign, Illinois a call. A leaking pool is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. A...
Don’t neglect your pool this winter
It's a sad day for a swimming pool owner when they have to close the pool for the season, right? If you have scheduled your pool closing or have already had the swimming pool contractors from Imperial Pools, Inc. in Champaign, Illinois close the pool we do want to...
Looking for reasons to get a pool? We have 10
If you're like most of us you're ready for 2020 to be over. This is especially true if you and your family didn't have a If you want to know why you should own a swimming pool. Now that summer is over and you and your family likely had to cancel vacations because of...
How to save money on your pool bills
Swimming pools are costly. There is no denying that the cost of having a swimming pool constructed is a major expense -- probably rivaling your home purchase. The swimming pool contractors from Imperial Pools, Inc. in Decatur, Illinois have tips on how to save money...
Do you need a new pool cover before 2021?
Now that the swimming season is over, or close to over for 2020, it might be time to call your swimming pool contractor from Imperial Pools, Inc. in Decatur, Illinois about a pool closing. Do you need a new pool cover before 2021? That is a question your pool...
How to have a lazy river accessory
Heading to a waterpark may be a thing of the past with the coronavirus pandemic still gripping the country. If you have your own swimming pool though, chances are you have been using it more often than you had in the past. If you and your family want to find a way to...
Patio autumn outdoor living tips
Has your swimming pool been closed for the season? Does that mean you have to move all of your outdoor living indoors? Not necessarily. The swimming pool contractors from Imperial Pools in Decatur, Illinois understand that if it's warm -- or warmish -- you want to be...
How to keep your skin healthy while swimming
Spending time in your swimming pool and hot tub or spa can lead to dry skin. The swimming pool contractors from Imperial Pools in Decatur, Illinois offer tips on how to keep your skin healthy while swimming. Whether you spend hours in the pool or if you lie about in...