{"id":155,"date":"2016-04-22T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/selectivedesigns.com\/preparing-for-pool-parties-get-a-pool-first\/"},"modified":"2022-08-26T20:00:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T20:00:14","slug":"preparing-for-pool-parties-get-a-pool-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectivedesigns.com\/preparing-for-pool-parties-get-a-pool-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Pool Parties: Get a Pool First!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to&nbsp;Bob Carr, outdoor entertaining is all the rage nowadays, and one of the best ways to entertain guests outdoors is throwing a pool party.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for Pool Parties: Get a Pool First!<\/h3>\n<p>In fact, pool parties are among the most common types of outdoor events for a group of friends, so having a pool is really convenient. Having a pool means that you don\u2019t have to deal with a mess inside your home and it also sets a fun and casual atmosphere. Before you can have a pool party, however, you first have to have a pool.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to start by hiring a trusted pool contractor, such as Selective Designs, to design a pool based on your wants, needs, and space available. Pool contractors can help you realize virtually any type of design you desire, from in ground pools with patios and outdoor living spaces to infinity pools that seem to plummet off a cliff.&nbsp;Once the <a title=\"Pool Design\" href=\"https:\/\/selectivedesigns.com\/pool-and-aquatic-design-2\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">pool design<\/a> is finalized, then the contractor can begin making your design a reality.<\/p>\n<p>Although some people might consider installing a pool themselves, it\u2019s best to leave that up to a certified contractor. Pools are a complex addition to your home and improper installation can result in leaks or safety hazards. Allowing a professional pool contractor to tackle the project assures you that your new pool will be both safe and the talk of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the type of pool that you decide to install, getting one will help you prepare for the summer heat as well as offer hours of entertainment to your friends and family.&nbsp;Get in touch with a local swimming pool contractor today to learn more about the various custom design options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Bob Carr, outdoor entertaining is all the rage nowadays, and one of the best ways to entertain guests outdoors is throwing a pool party.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":916,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[12,13,14],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Preparing for Pool Parties: Get a Pool First! 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