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Guides from Pool Docs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Outdoor Living Around the Pool: Plan It With the Pool, Not After
The pool is the centerpiece, but the backyard people remember has a firepit, a good place to eat and somewhere to sit when the sun goes down.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Electric, Hydraulic or Safety Cover: How the Three Differ
Pool Docs installs all three kinds of cover. Here's how they differ in the way you'll actually live with them.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Pool Openings and Closings in a New Jersey Year
Two visits a year decide how the other months go: the opening that starts your season and the closing that protects the pool through winter.
October 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Building a Pool Near the Ocean: Sand, Tide, Wind and Salt
A pool on the ocean's edge is a different job than a pool in a suburban backyard, and most of the difference is underground.
October 27, 2026 · 4 min read
What to Decide Before Your Custom Pool Consultation
You don't need a finished plan to book a consultation, but a few opinions made at the kitchen table will save you a lot of circling later.