by Wells Pools | Oct 6, 2026 | Education
A pool in the Sacramento Valley works hard from May through October, and most of the energy it uses goes into moving and heating water. That is where an energy efficient pool makes its biggest difference. The equipment on the pad decides how much power the pool draws...
by Wells Pools | Oct 6, 2026 | Education
Most Sacramento homeowners run into the same question early in the planning: should the backyard get a gunite pool, a fiberglass pool or an above ground pool? All three hold water, but they behave very differently once you have owned them for ten summers. The right...
by Wells Pools | Sep 18, 2026 | Education
Common layout errors include oversized deep ends, cramped decking, poor equipment placement, and skipping a cohesive plan for hardscape and landscaping. Excess depth beyond 4.5 to 6 feet wastes usable space and raises heating costs. Wells Pools’ outdoor design...
by Wells Pools | Jun 26, 2026 | Education
A pool is one of the larger investments you can make in your home, so a bid that comes in thousands under the others is tempting. That lower number often comes from an unlicensed contractor. It looks like a win on day one, but the risk shows up later, and in...
by Wells Pools | Jun 26, 2026 | Education
Pool tile usually gets chosen under showroom lights, but it spends its life outdoors through Sacramento Valley summers. Triple-digit afternoons are a normal part of the season here, and the National Weather Service office in Sacramento issues heat warnings for the...
