Building a new home is one of the most exciting projects a homeowner can take on. For many, that dream home includes a backyard oasis, and nothing completes it quite like a custom in-ground pool. But if you’re working with…
When it comes to adding a swimming pool to your home, you're faced with several material options: vinyl liner, fiberglass, and concrete. At Rising Sun Pools, where we've been building pools since 1972, we've installed them all, and we've seen…
You walk into the backyard after a long weekend away, or a heavy North Carolina storm and your heart sinks. The pool that was crystal clear a few days ago is now cloudy, dull, or worse… bright green. Take a…
When a new pool goes in, a lot of homeowners assume the maintenance will be simple. Skim the surface, add a little chlorine, and you’re good to go, right? That might work for a short while, but anyone who’s tried…
When backyard pools became the “it” project during the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of homeowners across North Carolina jumped at the chance to create their own personal oasis. With vacations on hold and everyone spending more time at home, pool installations…
When the weather turns chilly, and you’ve said goodbye to pool days until spring, it’s easy to assume your pool no longer needs much attention. After all, if no one’s swimming, why worry about the water? But the truth is,…