Ask the Pool Guy with a guest appearance by Tom Rafferty, Real Estate Broker

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

http://www.facebook.com/askthepoolguy — http://www.legendaryescapes.com – Tom Rafferty, a local real estate broker, stopped in to talk with the pool guy. He shares his experience with buyers who put an offer in on a house during the winter months when the pool may be closed.

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Ask the Pool Guy visits with Tom Rafferty a local real estate broker

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

http://www.facebook.com/askthepoolguy — http://www.legendaryescapes.com – Al Curtis visits with Tom Rafferty, a local real estate broker based in Brighton, MI. They discuss some of the options available to buyers and sellers when the pool located at a home may be need some work and the house is for sale.

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Vinyl Liner Pool in Saline, MI {BAA} 23 photos

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

Vinyl Liner Pool in Saline, MI {BAA}

23 photos

This gallery features photos of this highly Custom, Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool, with Design and Construction by Legendary Escapes of Brighton, Michigan. The pool is located in Saline, Michigan.

Accent features include: bluestone coping, textured concrete patio, natural accent boulders, raised spa with stone surround, and pergola for lounging and entertaining with reclaimed barn wood. There is a matching carved stone firepit, The automation for the pool, spa, turtle is powered by Pentair’s intellitouch system and equipment.

Vinyl Liner Custom Swimming Pool Project designed and built by Ask the Pool Guy, Al Curtis, in Saline, Michigan. (Just minutes away from Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Legendary Escapes Pool Scapes  is a full service swimming pool design and build company in southeastern Michigan. We service the cities and counties surrounding Livingston, Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, installing beautiful swimming pools, waterfalls, spas, slides, sun shelves, beach entry areas, retaining walls, and servicing swimming pools in Michigan. We welcome your questions for design consultations : call 248-478-4978.

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Hybrid Pool in a Legendary Entertaining Yard, Saline, MI {PLO} 357 photos

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

Hybrid Pool in a Legendary Entertaining Yard, Saline, MI {PLO}

357 photos

This gallery features photos of this highly Custom, Hybrid (Gunite and Vinyl Combination) Swimming Pool, with Design and Construction by Legendary Escapes of Brighton, Michigan. The pool is located in Saline, Michigan

This hybrid pool was constructed using a vinyl liner for the main body of water, and gunite/pebble finish for the stairs, seating area, and sun shelf.

Accent features include: bluestone coping, pebble sun shelf, stairs/steps and seating area. Tiled rock slide and rock waterfall. Retaining wall with sheer descent fountain as well as natural accent boulders. There is a matching carved stone firepit, The automation for the pool, spa, waterfall and cleaning system is powered by Pentair’s intellitouch system. The pool surround also includes an outdoor kitchen with thatched Tiki Roof and concrete countertops, a rear themed storage area with reclaimed barn wood, and shaded tiki area for lounging and entertaining.

Hybrid Swimming Pool Project designed and built by Ask the Pool Guy, Al Curtis, in Washington Township, Michigan.

Legendary Escapes Pool Scapes  is a full service swimming pool design and build company in southeastern Michigan. We service the cities and counties surrounding Livingston, Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, installing beautiful swimming pools, waterfalls, spas, slides, sun shelves, beach entry areas, retaining walls, and servicing swimming pools in Michigan. We welcome your questions for design consultations : call 248-478-4978.

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Hybrid Pool – Washington Twp. MI {KLY} 327 photos

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

Hybrid Pool - Washington Township, MI by Legendary EscapesHybrid Pool – Washington Twp. MI {KLY}

327 photos

This gallery features photos of this highly Custom, Hybrid (Gunite and Vinyl Combination) Swimming Pool, with Design and Construction by Legendary Escapes of Brighton, Michigan.

Accent features include: bluestone coping, pebble sun shelf, stairs/steps and spa. Tiled rock slide and rock waterfall. Spa with stone surround, and retaining wall with sheer descent fountain as well as natural accent boulders. There is a matching stone firepit, as well as Paramount In-Floor Heating/Efficiency and Cleaning System. The automation for the pool, spa, waterfall and cleaning system is powered by Pentair’s intellitouch system. The pool features numerous pumps, dual filters, heater and SAVI lighting.

Hybrid Swimming Pool Project designed and built by Ask the Pool Guy, Al Curtis, in Washington Township, Michigan.

Legendary Escapes Pool Scapes  is a full service swimming pool design and build company in southeastern Michigan. We service the cities and counties surrounding Livingston, Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, installing beautiful swimming pools, waterfalls, spas, slides, sun shelves, beach entry areas, retaining walls, and servicing swimming pools in Michigan. We welcome your questions for design consultations : call 248-478-4978.

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Hybrid Pool Project Spring 2012 {HOF} by Al Curtis of Legendary Escapes: Swimming Pool in Brighton, Michigan

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

Custom, Hybrid (Gunite and Vinyl Combination) Swimming Pool Design and Construction by Legendary Escapes: Hybrid Swimming Pool Project by Ask the Pool Guy Al Curtis in Brighton, Michigan

Hybrid Pool Project Spring 2012 {HOF}: This gallery features photos of this highly Custom, Hybrid (Gunite and Vinyl Combination) Swimming Pool, with Design and Construction by Legendary Escapes of Brighton, Michigan.

Hybrid Swimming Pool Project by Ask the Pool Guy Al Curtis in Brighton, Michigan (Brighton Township)

145 photosThis gallery features photos of this highly Custom, Hybrid (Gunite and Vinyl Combination) Swimming Pool, with Design and Construction by Legendary Escapes of Brighton, Michigan. The pool is located in Brighton Township, Michigan between Lansing and Novi just off I-96.

This hybrid pool is being constructed using a vinyl liner for the main body of water, and gunite/pebble finish for the stairs, seating area, and sun shelf. It also boasts a swim up tiki bar with in-pool bar stools/seats. The grotto area has a timber framed entry hand carved out of concrete with sheer descent waterfall for an added feature.

Accent features include: bluestone coping, pebble sun shelf, stairs/steps and seating area. Tiled rock slide and rock waterfall into the lower pool, completely finished in gunite and pebble. Numerous retaining walls help to address the grade issues in the yard allowing for an inground swimming pool experience at two levels with a small infinity edge waterfall cascading into the lower pool.  The automation for the pool, spa, waterfall and cleaning system is powered by Pentair’s intelliTouch system. The pool is also equipped with a blended In-Floor Heating/Efficiency and Cleaning System with Paramount and BlueSquare features.

Hybrid Swimming Pool Project designed and built by Ask the Pool Guy, Al Curtis, in Brighton Township, Michigan.

Legendary Escapes Pool Scapes  is a full service swimming pool design and build company in southeastern Michigan. We service the cities and counties surrounding Livingston, Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, installing beautiful swimming pools, waterfalls, spas, slides, sun shelves, beach entry areas, retaining walls, and servicing swimming pools in Michigan. We welcome your questions for design consultations : call 248-478-4978.

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Ask the Pool Guy about when to change the sand in a sand pool filter

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

http://www.askthepoolguy.net, http://www.facebook.com/askthepoolguy – some of our viewers wonder how often the sand should be changed in their sand filter. The Pool Guy has recommendations for you: change the sand in a sand filter when your system tells you it’s time through your water clairty and its ability to clean the pool, or if it’s been more than 3-5 years since it was changed or when you can see the signs in the sand.

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Ask the Pool Guy about Swimming Pool Vinyl Liners

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

http://www.askthepoolguy.net, http://www.facebook.com/askthepoolguy – The Pool Guy has been in the liner industry for 25 years. Are you ready to replace your liner? Learn about choosing a liner, the difference between 20 and 28mil thickness, and what some of the color choices mean in the pool.

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Ask the Pool Guy discusses the experience of working with AskThePoolGuy.net for online purchases

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

http://www.askthepoolguy.net, http://www.facebook.com/askthepoolguy – The way we purchase products is changing, and customers are doing more business online. The Pool Guy does have an online store where the goal is to interact with the customer, answer questions, and be available for questions and issues. Instead of just ordering product, for the pool guy it is about creating a relationship that is mutually beneficial.

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Liquid Solar Blanket

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Ask the Pool Guy

Flexible Solutions:

There is nothing worse than getting your pool open, clean and set up for swimming, only to have the temperature consistently drop much below comfortable levels each and every night. Yet such is the reality of pool ownership.

But it doesn’t have to be so bad. Flexible Solutions manufacturers a liquid solar pool cover that is easy to use and more effective than most pool owners understand. Using Heatsavr or Ecosavr can reduce a pool’s heat loss by half. Not only does this mean warmer water each morning, but it will also allow any pool to actually gain more heat throughout the day, as long as the sun is shining bright.

Ecosavr, the original liquid solar pool cover

Its not a miracle cure, but pool owners around the world have been using this plastic blanket alternative for over 20 years. With a time commitment of  less than a minute a day, a liquid pool cover can cut your heat loss in half, conserve 30 – 50% of your water loss to evaporation, and even reduce your energy bills substantially if you heat your pool.

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