This is probably the most common question I get from pool shoppers: “Should I get a steel wall or an aluminum wall?” After 30+ years of installing, repairing, replacing, and selling above ground pools, I have a strong opinion on this. But I’m going to give you the full picture first so you can make […]
Plunge pools are small and provide the advantages of a great place to cool off and splash about, while not taking up to much room in your backyard. They are made up of all kinds of materials and come in a variety of depths. To sum it up a plunge pool is just a small […]
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?), […]
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. […]
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 […]
Kayak produces a high-quality pool, no doubt about it, and as a competitor, my intention is not to criticize them. The Kayak stands among the Elite pool options, and when it comes to quality and durability, there’s minimal, if any, difference among the top three anymore. Ultimately, the deciding factors boil down to the cost […]