Customizing your swimming pool environment is one of the most exciting parts of the pool-building process. It’s your chance to explore your personal style and vision and plan a pool design that is truly YOU. With decades of experience building custom pools, we’ve seen all the customization requests you…
With sporadic summer rainstorms and windblown debris, maintaining a clean and clear pool is no simple task. But doing so is essential to your pool health. Not only does a well-maintained pool look and feel great, but adequate maintenance also extends your pool’s usable lifespan. And by keeping your…
After holding our Above-Ground Top 3 contest, the Rising Sun Pools team has selected the very best of the best above-ground pool projects of 2023. After lots of internal discussion, here’s what we decided… 1. Tommy Vestal’s Pandora Pool You bet the Vestal family will be living in…
Looking for fun ways to make your home feel more relaxing? You can never go wrong installing a hot tub in your backyard. Take a refreshing dip in this personal hideaway during summer or warm yourself up in the bubbly waters during colder months. Plus, with unique jet configurations, the…
Owning a swimming pool already comes with plenty of perks —you can enjoy using your pool in Raleigh during the summer and early fall months, when the weather is warm enough for swimming. But having a heated swimming pool on your property? It has even more benefits. Heated pools aren’t…
If you plan to install a swimming pool in your backyard, it’s essential to consider your design carefully. A round or traditional rectangle pool might be okay if you’re thinking of taking an occasional dip and are more focused on overall backyard improvements. But if you envision a future…
Eager to have some fun in the sun while soaking in the backyard oasis you’ve always wanted? If you’re looking for a good combination of durability and design versatility, your best option would be the in-ground concrete pool. But what exactly is this? A concrete pool is an in-ground swimming…
Deciding on the right in-ground pool type can be challenging, especially when considering longevity and quality. Let's explore the durability and lifespan of different pool types to help you make an informed choice. Concrete pools stand out for their exceptional durability, often lasting up to 50 years with…
The Rising Sun Pools team recently held our In-Ground Top 3 contest. We took a look at our recent pool projects and highlighted THREE of our absolute favorites – one fiberglass pool, one concrete pool, and one vinyl liner pool. After lots of internal deliberation, here are the results……
Is 2023 the year for your backyard pool installation? Fabulous! Although the Rising Sun Pool team generally recommends scheduling your pool installation process during the fall – as an autumn installation will save you stress, time, AND money – there is still plenty of time to install your pool…