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  • How Home Builders in the Triangle Can Plan Concrete Pools During Construction

    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 […]

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  • Top 5 Reasons to Build a Concrete Pool

    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 […]

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  • From Green to Clean: How to Fix Cloudy or Algae-Filled Pool Water Fast

    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 […]

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  • The Hidden Costs of DIY Pool Maintenance (and How to Avoid Them)

    When a new pool goes in, a lot of homeowners assume the maintenance will be simple. Skim the surface, add a little chlorine, and youโ€™re good to go, right? That […]

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  • Why Itโ€™s Time to Renovate That โ€œCOVID Poolโ€ and Why Rising Sun Pools Builds Better

    When backyard pools became the โ€œitโ€ 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 […]

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  • Winter Water Chemistry: Why It Still Matters Even When Youโ€™re Not Swimming

    When the weather turns chilly, and youโ€™ve said goodbye to pool days until spring, itโ€™s easy to assume your pool no longer needs much attention. After all, if no oneโ€™s […]

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  • How to Winterize Your Aboveground Pool in the Triangle

    As the days grow shorter and temperatures dip in the Triangle, many pool owners start thinking about winterizing their aboveground pools. While North Carolina winters are generally mild, they can […]

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  • Energy-Efficient Hot Tub Tips for Triangle Homeowners

    Thereโ€™s nothing quite like stepping into a warm hot tub at the end of a long day, especially during North Carolinaโ€™s crisp fall and winter evenings. But homeowners across the […]

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  • Investment Protection: How Regular Fall Maintenance Saves You Thousands

    A backyard pool offers endless enjoyment, but it requires year-round attention to stay in top condition. As autumn arrives and pool season winds down, it's tempting to simply close up […]

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  • Leaf Management: Protecting Your Pool from Fall's Beautiful Mess

    North Carolina's autumn brings crisp temperatures, brilliant blue skies, and stunning foliage in shades of red, yellow, and orange. While these colorful leaves create a picturesque landscape, they can quickly […]

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