There are a lot of preconceived notions about owning your own pool. Let's take a look at some of the most prevalent myths out there. I'm not rich! Pools are only for wealthy people who live in mansions! Well, it's not free, but owning your own pool isn't just for…
North Carolina is home to over 10,000 black bears, who occupy approximately 50% of our state’s land area, concentrated mostly in the mountains and coastal swamps. The black bear is the only bear native to NC, and luckily they are usually very shy and non-aggressive, avoiding human beings in most…
The holiday season is officially upon us, bringing with it travel, family get together and, hopefully, a lot of backyard fun! Rising Sun Pools will be closed November 26-27 to celebrate the holiday with our friends and family. If you're hosting Thanksgiving in your home this weekend, it looks like…
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and for many families that means enjoying a day off out in the sun! If you are planning on entertaining at your backyard pool this weekend, here are 4 ways you can get the most out of your Memorial Day celebrations: 1) Check your…
May is National Safety Month and to celebrate, Rising Sun Pools is offering tools and tips to keep you and your family safe in your pool area. This week, we're encouraging pool owners, parents or anyone else responsible for swimming children to have kids take the "Safe Swimmer Pledge." Taking…
Did you know that every person sitting in a hot tub has a different experience? For many people, size and number of seats available in a hot tub are the only major concerns while shopping. But if you're only paying attention to the size of your hot tub, you're missing out…
Rising Sun Pools is right in the middle of our big Sundance Spas Truckload Event, and one of the big questions we're getting is: "once I buy my hot-tub, how much room do I need to install it?" Here are some questions to ask yourself once you choose your hot…
Super Bowl Sunday is looking pretty mild, with temperatures in the triangle rising to a little over 50 degrees. While this isn't necessarily ideal grilling weather, it might be the perfect opportunity to dust off your outdoor kitchen, which may be feeling neglected during the chilly days of winter.…
1) The original hot tubs were natural hot springs. The oldest known mineral bath dates back 5,000 years, and can still be found to this day in Merano, Italy. Similarly, as early as 2,000 B.C., researchers believe that the Egyptians first used an ancient hot tub for therapeutic purposes. Then…
The beautiful weather the triangle has experienced the last few days may have a some of you thinking about the warm days of spring and summer, and the things you can do to make sure your home is ready when the weather warms up for good. If you're thinking about building or…