Aboveground pool photo contest winners

Announcing the 2017 Photo Contest Aboveground Pool Winners!

We are excited to announce the aboveground pool winners of our 2017 Pool Photo Contest! Thank you to everyone who entered. We have enjoyed seeing pictures of your outdoor oasis. Winners 1st place: Charley Lovelace of Louisburg 2nd place: Tammy Murray of Clayton 3rd place: Michael Caron of Raleigh Honorable Mentions James…
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Pool cover graphic

How to Keep Your Pool Cover Secure

As you prepare to close your pool, don't forget about the importance of making sure your pool cover is secure for the winter. Do I really need to cover my pool? Yes! We highly recommend covering your pool when closing it for the season. There are a number of reasons to…
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Know before you buy

Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Hot Tub

Have you been thinking about adding a hot tub to your backyard oasis? While a spa is a smaller project than building an in-ground pool, there are still many factors to take into consideration before you make the purchase. At Rising Sun Pools, our experts are here to help guide…
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Pool photo contest - view the aboveground entries

View Our 2017 Aboveground Pool Photo Contest Entries

Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures in our 2017 Aboveground Pool Photo Contest! It has been great to see your beautiful backyards and aboveground pool areas. We hope you enjoy looking through some of the entries we received. We will be announcing the winners of the contest soon! [gallery size="medium" link="file"…
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How to extend swimming season

Tips to Extend Your Swimming Season

Today is the first day of autumn, which, for many, starts to signal the end of swimming season. However, the change in seasons doesn't necessarily mean that your days of splashing around in the pool are over until spring. Here are a few different ways that you can extend your…
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Pool photo contest winners

Announcing the 2017 Photo Contest In-Ground Pool Winners!

We are excited to announce the in-ground pool winners of our 2017 Pool Photo Contest! Thank you again to everyone who entered. We have loved seeing your pictures! Winners 1st place: Anne Meganck of Raleigh 2nd place: Steve Kaiser of Durham 3rd place: Randy Giggard of Wake Forest Honorable Mentions Trudy…
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Southern ideal home show September 22-24

We Hope to See You at the Southern Ideal Home Show!

We will once again be attending the fall edition of the Southern Ideal Home Show later this month! Starting Friday, September 22 and running through Sunday, September 24, homeowners can meet with contractors and suppliers to talk about a number of projects around the home. Once again, our pool and…
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2017 Pool Photo Contest – Aboveground Entries Extension

Show us your aboveground pool! Our 2017 Photo Contest has been extended for aboveground entries! Show off your outdoor oasis and you could win big. All entries will receive $20 in-store credit*, just for submitting! (Rules must be followed to qualify; see below).  The contest has been extended through Friday, September…
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Pool photo contest - view the entries

View Our 2017 Pool Photo Contest Entries

Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures for our 2017 Pool Photo Contest! We have enjoyed seeing all of your pictures and are excited to officially announce the winners next week. Until then, we hope you enjoy looking through some of the entries we received. As you can see, we…
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How to replace a pool light

How to Replace a Pool Light

Pool lights can add a wonderful ambiance to your in-ground pool. Unfortunately, like all light bulbs, they will eventually burn out. The good news is that it's possible for you to replace the light yourself, with a little knowledge. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember to take extra precaution any time you are…
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