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Few things make a pool owner's stomach drop faster than spotting a crack. And at first, it's usually something small. You notice a thin line running across part of the surface. Maybe it's near a step. Maybe it's on the floor of the deep end. Maybe it's been there for a while, and you're only now starting to wonder whether it's something serious. Then the questions start. Is it leaking? Is it getting worse? How much is this going to cost? And perhaps the biggest question of al

Anyone who has ever purchased a fixer-upper property knows the feeling. You walk through the house and immediately start building a mental checklist. The kitchen needs updating. The flooring has seen better days. The landscaping could use some attention. Then you step into the backyard and find the pool. Maybe it's stained dark from years of neglect. Maybe the plaster is rough enough to scrape your feet. Maybe the tile looks like it belongs in a different decade altogether. F

If you've owned a pool in New Hampshire for any length of time, you've probably learned one important lesson: our pools work harder than people think. Between freezing winters, humid summers, shifting temperatures, and months of seasonal use, pool surfaces in New Hampshire face conditions that can be surprisingly demanding. What looks perfectly fine one year can start showing signs of wear the next. Maybe you've noticed rough spots under your feet. Maybe the surface has lost

You walk into the backyard one day and realize you're not looking at the pool the same way you used to. Maybe it's the worn plaster that's become impossible to ignore. Maybe it's the faded tile line that makes the entire pool feel dated. Maybe you've gotten tired of explaining to guests that, "No, it's supposed to look like that." Whatever the reason, the pool that once felt like the centerpiece of the backyard now feels more like a project you've been putting off. At Clearwa

It usually starts the same way. A homeowner notices the pool surface doesn’t look quite right anymore. Maybe the plaster feels rough underfoot. Maybe some stains won’t come out no matter how much scrubbing happens. Or maybe small cracks and worn spots are starting to appear around the shallow end. So naturally, they start looking for solutions online. And before long, they come across: DIY pool paint kits Patch compounds “Weekend resurfacing” products Videos promising dramati

There’s a certain type of backyard pool we see all the time across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. And usually, it’s been there for decades. The shape screams “1980s.” The plaster is stained or peeling. The tile line is outdated. Maybe there are cracks around the coping or rough spots across the surface that nobody wants to walk on anymore. At some point, the homeowners stop seeing it as a feature and start seeing it as a problem. And eventually, someone says:

There’s something different about coastal homes in Rhode Island. The air feels lighter. The landscaping tends to blend into the shoreline. And when a backyard pool is designed the right way, it almost feels like an extension of the ocean itself. But here’s the part many homeowners don’t realize until a few years later: That same coastal environment that makes these properties so beautiful can also be incredibly hard on pool materials. We’ve seen it happen across Rhode Island

Anyone who’s flipped a house before knows this feeling. You walk into a property and immediately start mentally calculating: Kitchen updates Flooring Paint Landscaping Then you step into the backyard and see the pool. Maybe it’s empty. Maybe it’s stained dark green. Maybe the plaster is peeling, and the tile looks like it hasn’t been touched since the early 2000s. And suddenly, the excitement of the project gets replaced with one big question: “Is this thing even worth saving

A lot of homeowners assume there’s only so much you can do with a small pool. Maybe the backyard feels tight. Maybe the pool was built years ago when darker finishes and bulky coping styles were popular. Or maybe the whole space just feels a little closed in now compared to newer outdoor designs. We hear this all the time at Clearwater Solutions. Someone calls us thinking they need a complete redesign to make their backyard feel more open or more modern… but in reality, the b

If you’ve ever managed a high-end build or renovation, you already know how quickly things can get complicated. Everything has to line up. Timelines, trades, materials, and client expectations. And when you’re working on a luxury home, there’s not much room for “good enough.” Every detail gets noticed. Now add a pool into that mix. Here, you’re not just coordinating framing, electrical, finishes, and landscaping; you’re also dealing with something that behaves differently tha

If you’ve owned a pool in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island for more than a season or two, you already know. Winter doesn’t just come and go quietly. It lingers. It freezes. It thaws. And then it does it all over again. And while your pool might be covered and out of sight for a few months, that doesn’t mean nothing’s happening underneath. We’ve had plenty of homeowners reach out in early spring, pull the cover back, and immediately notice something’s off. A tile

If you manage a hotel, apartment complex, or multi-family property in Massachusetts, you already know… Your pool isn’t just an amenity. It’s part of the experience. It’s something residents expect. Something guests notice right away. And honestly, something that can either elevate your property… or quietly work against it. We’ve walked into plenty of commercial pool areas where everything looks fine at a glance. Water is clear. Chairs are lined up. Maybe even a few people are

If your pool is starting to feel a little… dated, you’re not alone. A lot of homeowners we talk to, especially in places like Hudson, Amherst, and surrounding New Hampshire towns, don’t always have a problem with the pool itself. The water’s fine. The structure’s holding up. But something still feels off. Usually, it comes down to the details. The edges. The way the pool meets the patio. The materials that frame everything. That’s where coping comes in. It’s one of those elem

There’s a moment a lot of pool owners know all too well. You’re standing by the edge of your pool, maybe early in the morning, and something just feels… off. The water level looks lower than it should. There’s a visible crack along the wall or floor. Maybe the surface feels rough under your feet, or you’ve noticed staining that doesn’t go away no matter how much you clean. And then the thought hits: “Is this something small… or is this a bigger problem?” If you’ve ever dealt

Walk into an indoor pool facility, maybe a hotel, a fitness center, or an apartment complex, and at first glance, everything might look fine. The water’s clear. The lights are on. People are swimming. But if you look a little closer, you’ll often start to notice the signs: Fading or blotchy surfaces Rough spots along the walls or floor Tile lines that look worn or stained Coping that’s starting to lose its grip or texture None of that happens overnight. Indoor commercial pool

If you’ve ever thought about renovating your pool, you’ve probably asked the same question almost everyone does: “How long is this actually going to take?” And not just out of curiosity. Usually, there’s a bigger concern behind it. Maybe you’re trying to have everything ready before summer hits. Maybe you’ve already put it off for a year (or two… or more).Or maybe you’re just worried about your backyard turning into a construction zone for weeks on end. We get it. At Clearwat

If you’ve ever walked into a backyard during a property showing and immediately thought, “That pool needs work…”—you’re not alone. It doesn’t matter how nice the kitchen looks or how fresh the paint is inside. If the pool is cracked, stained, or just looks outdated, it sticks. Buyers notice it right away. And more importantly, they start doing the math in their heads. “How much is this going to cost me?” “Is this a bigger problem than it looks?” “Do I even want to deal with t

If you’ve ever gone through a pool resurfacing project, or even just started researching one, you’ve probably run into this question: “Do I really need to replace the tiles and coping too… or can I just do the surface?” It’s a fair question. On paper, it seems like you could save some money by keeping what’s already there. If the tiles aren’t falling off and the coping looks “okay,” why not leave it alone? Well.. here’s the thing, though, and we say this from years of hands-o