Every article on the internet is going to tell you to shock your pool and run the filter for days. Some of them will have you backwashing your filter four times a day for a week straight. And sure, that works eventually. But after 40 years of cleaning green pools for a living, I can […]
If you’ve been told your sloped yard “isn’t ideal for a pool,” I need you to hear something from a guy who’s been installing pools for 40+ years: A sloped yard isn’t a problem. It’s an opportunity. I’ve installed pools on flat suburban lots, gentle grades, and hills steep enough to make a mountain goat […]
By Mike Kern | MGK Pools Inc | 40+ Years Experience | CPO Certified | MA Contractor License #191300 I am your DIY inground above ground pool specialist. I’ve been installing pools for over 40 years, and over the last 10 years I’ve carved out a niche doing exactly this. Here’s what most pool companies […]
I need to tell you something that most pool dealers won’t. The above ground pool industry has a dirty secret: most pools are designed to fail. Not in a dramatic, wall-bursts-and-floods-your-yard way (although I’ve seen that too). They fail slowly. A little rust here. A cracked top rail there. A liner that gives up after […]
You wanted an inground pool. You got some quotes. The numbers started at $65,000 and climbed from there. Maybe they hit $80K. Maybe $100K. Your jaw hit the floor, and you started Googling alternatives. How do I know? That’s what I hear from about 80% of my semi-inground customers that find me. They wanted inground, […]
When comparing fiberglass pools versus vinyl inground pools, vinyl used to win hands down when it came to cost! The difference in price made sense — fiberglass is a better, more durable product, so you’d expect to pay more. Well, not anymore. Summary for those who don’t want to read everything: If you just want […]
After 40 years and thousands of installations, here are the best above ground pools you can buy in 2026 — rated by wall construction, longevity, and real-world performance, not Amazon reviews. I’m Mike Kern, a Certified Pool Operator and licensed MA contractor (#191300, zero complaints). I’ve installed, repaired, and torn down more above ground pools […]
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 […]
Small backyards can still make a big splash! Semi-inground pools are designed to seamlessly blend into limited spaces, offering the joy of a swimming pool without overwhelming your yard. Explore how these pools provide the perfect balance between size and style, making them a fantastic fit for cozy outdoor settings. If you want a quote […]
Mesh safety cover for a rectangle inground pool, hardware, anchors and installation for $1,500. Same mesh as the $4,000 brands, sold at my cost. Massachusetts and southern NH, fall 2026.
