Author Archives: karen

About karen

Karen is our concrete sculpture artist, and tile and coping specialist. She bring the detail of the installation of those intricate pieces together. You’ll find Karen on the construction crew at pivotal moments during the projects, and on service of tile and coping renovations for gunite pool projects. She’s worked with the pool guy for years, and together they have created the waterfalls, retaining walls, and unique elements that are what make Legendary Escapes exceptional.

tile work

Posted on January 31, 2012 by karen

When I’m faced with a pool tile repair or a complete redo part of me wants to groan long and loud. The work isn’t brain surgery, any determined do-it-yourselfer can do it, the effort is just labor intensive and messy, … Continue reading →

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Pool Maintenance

Posted on January 18, 2012 by karen

Swimming pool maintenance doesn’t have to be overwhelming to new owners. All that is needed is a little common sense…and maybe the internet. When in doubt about a situation involving your pool, don’t going barreling forward, step back and think … Continue reading →

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