Kevin Shipp, Author at Grand Vista Pools

What is Your Pool Resurfacing Warranty?

One important questions to ask for both a new pool or pool resurfacing is, “What’s your warranty?”

Enjoy the Tampa Bay Rays, Lightning & Bucs in Your Pool

This is a great time of year to be a Tampa Bay sports fan, and there’s no better place to watch your favorite team than by or even in your swimming pool.

Your Swimming Pool is a Great Place to Invest Your Tax Refund

If you’re like most people in the Tampa Bay area, you’ll be glad when tax day – Monday April 18 - is finally behind us. Hopefully, you’ll be receiving a nice refund. If you are, why not put it towards a new swimming pool or for refurbishing your existing pool?

Pool Refinishing – How is it Done?

A swimming pool can be a source of fun and exercise for the whole family but, it needs maintenance to prevent leaks and continue looking great.

Are all Tampa Swimming Pool Builders the Same?

When planning to build a new swimming pool, you want to get the best value. Some people choose a pool builder solely based on price. But price only equals value if everything else is the same. One of the biggest misconception about pool construction is that all pools are built the same. This is just…

It’s the Start of the Tampa Swimming Season

Today is the start of spring break for kids in Pinellas and Pasco counties near Tampa, FL. That means this week, many Tampa Bay area children (and some thick-skinned adults) will jump into their swimming pools for the first time this year. Of course, if you have a solar heating system for your pool or…

Consider These 4 Tampa, FL Swimming Pool Ideas

Tampa, Florida swimming pools have improved over the years. There are many features to consider to get the outdoor atmosphere you want and support the outdoor activities you enjoy. 1) Build-ins – A pool isn’t just for swimming. Imagine enjoying a drink at swim-up bar, lounging on a tanning ledge, or disappearing into a grotto…

Can I build a swimming pool in Tampa by Summer

While the much of United States is hip-deep in winter, here in the Tampa area it’s already starting to feel like summer. From Trinity to New Port Richey, Keystone, to Tarpon Springs, the swimming season isn’t far away. So, you might be wondering… Can I still have a pool built by summer? The short answer…

10 Tampa Swimming Pool Deck Ideas

If you are investing the time and money into building or renovating a Tampa, FL swimming pool, you want to create a special environment that matches your lifestyle and expresses your personal tastes. Including some beautiful features to your pool deck is a great way to do that. Here are 10 ideas to consider for…