For some people, a swimming pool isn’t something that was conceived and implemented in a home, but was instead something that came along with the property when they bought it. Even for people that take the time to seek out a contractor and have a swimming pool built, there’s a misconception that is common to many swimming pool owners that this is a “one and done” deal. That is, a lot of people think that once a swimming pool is finished, that’s all there is to it, it’s time to enjoy that pool. (more…)

One of the great advantages of living in Houston is that the weather here tends to be milder and more cooperative than states further up north. December in some place like Minneapolis, Minnesota can be an ordeal in snowstorms, blocked roads, and endless mornings spent shoveling sidewalks clear, or pushing snow-blowers around.  (more…)

You may have “inherited” a swimming pool in your home from the previous owner when you moved in, or your pool may simply have given you many years of pleasure but is now showing its age. In either case, you may be thinking about taking that swimming pool and modernizing it with a renovation. Of course, making the decision to do that, especially if you want a quality job, isn’t going to be cheap.

Fortunately, when it comes to pool renovation work here in Houston, you’ve got options. If you’re trying to be careful with your money and want to control your budget, Creative Pool Designs By Express have a special partnership with Lyon Financial that offers pool financing options. (more…)

A swimming pool can be a sizable investment, not just in cost but in area. It is, after all, essentially a large container of water that is big enough for people to swim in, and often it becomes the centerpiece of an entire backyard when the work is complete. (more…)