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		<title>Pool planning will result in a beautiful pool project</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Planning
 
It’s never too early to start planning for your pool project. Take the first step and understand the permit process. In many cases the permit process is smooth but depending on your land you may have to deal with difficult setbacks, easements, impervious coverage; just to name a few.
 

Zoning and setback constraints will have an impact on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=54</link>
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		<title>Inground Swimming Pool Prices</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The prices for inground swimming pools can vary greatly depending on the scope of the entire project. There are 3 types of inground pools on the market.
1. Inground vinyl swimming pools.
2. Inground fiberglass swimming pools.
3. Inground concrete swimming pools.
There are many pros and cons for each of these pools. Most of these center around price, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=49</link>
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		<title>IS YOUR POOL MAIN DRAIN SAFE?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Safety main drain(s) is one of the most important pieces you will install on your swimming pool. Ask your pool professional to explain how they intend to keep swimmers safe in your pool. Insist on reading the cut sheets and also talk to the experts. I have included a main drain product that Elite Pools [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=42</link>
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		<title>Pool safety tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Six steps that are vital for pool safety:
* Don&#8217;t swim alone. It&#8217;s important to have someone there to help if pool users fall, slip, or have a heart attack.
* Take a cell phone or cordless phone to the pool, and keep it close by.
* If at all possible, be sure that someone trained in lifesaving and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=39</link>
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		<title>Swimming Pool Permits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Swimming pool permits regualtions can vary from state to state, county to county and even city to city. Fortunately, there are some general guidelines when considering a swimming pool project. Here are some questions you will have to ask yourself or your pool prefessional:
Public or Private utilities, well location? Septic location?
Property lines- easements? Building restriction [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=33</link>
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		<title>Elite pools uploads pictures to FLICKR site</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Elite Pools has created a FLICKR site for managing the ever changing portfolio of new inground pool pictures. Please click the site below to see pictures of vinyl, concrete and fiberglass swimming pools. www.google.com 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elitepools/
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns that you would like to see posted to the blog!
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		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=28</link>
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		<title>Aqua Magazine Article</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Elite Pools is proud to be featured in Aqua Magazine&#8217;s February Issue. The article features 3 high-end pool builders that use &#8220;graduate-level&#8221; pool building techniques to accomplish beautiful projects. Please click below to go to the digital copy of the February issue of Aqua Magazine. The article featuring Elite Pools starts on Page 54. www.alexa.com [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=25</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s up with SALTWATER POOLS versus Chlorine?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Salt water swimming pools are increasingly popular, but how safe are they?
Salt or chlorine-which does a better job at keeping your pool clean?
Chlorination has been the traditional method of pool sanitation for decades-almost by default, since there were no alternatives for this crucial aspect of owning a swimming pool. However, for many pool owners, chlorination [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=16</link>
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		<title>10 Questions to ask every pool builder before you hire them!</title>
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Who owns the business?




Is the company a local, regional or national company? 




What is your position in the company and how long have you been 
employed at this particular company? 
 
These are tough questions but absolutely critical in selecting the right builder. It is real important to understand the dynamics of your potential pool builder. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=8</link>
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		<title>5 tips when building a pool project</title>
		<description><![CDATA[TIP # 1: Seek out at least 3 bids from swimming pool contractors.
Swimming pool construction is handled by specialized swimming pool contractors who are experienced in ground conditions and climate of the region. Make sure that your contractor has experience building swimming pools especially the type of swimming pool that you are interested in installing.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://elitepools.com/blog/?p=1</link>
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