How to Navigate the Contract Process with a Pool Builder

You’ve done your research and found two or three pool builders with the experience and references necessary to build your dream pool. You’re ready to pick one. Read more

School Pool School

Getting ready to open your pool? Come to Arvidson’s Pool School and learn how to do it right! Read more

Spring is Here - Time to Revive Your Pool and Hot Tub

Spring has finally arrived, and even though the temperatures are still brisk, the tell-tale signs of warmer weather have already begun to appear.  Now is the perfect time to get an action plan in place so that your backyard pool or hot tub will be ready for action once the earth finally thaws.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started … and save money: Read more

How to Choose the Right Pool Builder For Your New In-Ground Swimming Pool

Adding your own backyard swimming pool is one of the best decisions you can make to enhance your home life.

Experienced swimming pool owners agree that benefits include a healthier, more peaceful lifestyle, increased entertainment options, and wonderful family memories. Read more

Remedies for Beating the Winter Blues

The first day of spring is just two weeks away, but the temperature outside is hovering in the teens here in the Chicagoland area.

Living in the Midwest requires us to battle the “winter blues” for a much longer period.  The increased exposure to cold temperatures and less sunlight can contribute to winter stress, signaling our bodies to slow down and conserve energy.  Strains on our health also tend to increase in colder weather. Fortunately, there are ways to heal winter-themed stress.

Let’s look at some remedies for beating the winter blues. Read more