Table of Contents Introduction Pool pump reviews around the web do little to educate you. Most are written by people who’ve never held a wrench, pushing whatever product pays them the highest commission. I’m offering an opinion based on 30 years of service work. My goal is to inform you and give you the straight […]
A former Doughboy dealer’s honest comparison—and where to get the same quality for less. Let me be upfront: Doughboy makes good pools. I was a Doughboy dealer for years. I’ve installed their pools. I recommend them to customers regularly—especially if you’re on the West Coast where shipping my pools doesn’t make financial sense. But I […]
A 30-year pool professional’s honest assessment of what’s repairable—and what’s not worth fixing. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably just pulled back your pool cover and found a disaster. Buckled walls. Torn liner. Maybe a skimmer ripped clean off. You’re wondering if this can be fixed or if you’re looking at buying a new pool. […]
Repairing Your In-Ground Swimming Pool Main Drain Pipe If you’re reading this, you’ve probably got water disappearing from your pool faster than evaporation can explain, and you suspect the main drain line. Good news: this repair is often easier than you think—and here’s why most pool owners (and even some pool companies) get it wrong. […]
Bonding an above ground, semi inground, or inground swimming pool is all pretty much the same. First I will explain the process, then break down the steps, and help you figure out what supplies you need for your pool. ⚡ Before You Continue: Pool Bonding is Required by Law NEC 680.26 requires all permanent above […]
Last Updated: November 2025 My Radiant Reviews title here is a bit clickbait like but i think you’ll thank me for it. This review comes from someone who’s seen just about every pool ever made. In 30+ years, I’ve been a dealer for multiple pool lines, installed Doughboy and Swim n Play pools (now gone?), […]
We sell rectangle pools with deck a and fence, round pools with deck a and fence, and oval pools with deck and fence packages. Our oval and round pools are available with side decks and fan-tail decks and our rectangles are only available with full walk around and end decks as seen in the pictures […]
Is your dog pool safe? Are pool chemicals safe for dogs, what kind of dog pools are best, can my dog share our pool? These questions, and more, are answered in this special edition article about pets and swimming pools. If you are designing a new pool with your pet in mind, or already have […]
How do I choose the best above ground pool? Ask an expert! Like anything you need to get up to speed with fast, you hire a consultant. If you wander into a big box pool store or call The Pool Factory (online store), you are not talking to experts, you’re talking to trained secretaries. Let’s […]
We only sell above ground pools with deck and or fence locally. Please call for availability (978) 710-8667 Installation Service Locations: Massachusetts, Southern NH, Eastern Connecticut and parts of Rhode Island This article is to highlight MGK Pools – Regency Royal pool. But we also sell the Admiral’s Walk Pool, both of these great above ground […]