Above Ground Pool Video Gallery & Guides
Avoid costly installation, liner, and decking mistakes before you begin. Watch Dave break down the real differences between pool shapes, liner measuring secrets, sand base preparation, and filtration options.
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Filter by category or browse all 15 educational videos below. Click any card to watch in full-screen clarity:
Pool PlanningRound vs. Oval Above Ground Pools
Choosing the right size pool for your family. Dave explains modern structural advancements in ovals, swimmer capacity, and why pools look larger once walls go up.
Pool Planning5 Types of Above Ground Pools
A comprehensive breakdown comparing semi-inground slat wall, continuous rolled aluminum, all-resin saltwater pools, traditional steel, and hybrid pool models.
Pool Planning8 Steps to Buying an Above Ground Pool
Everything you need from start to finish: pool model, liner style, filtration, sanitation, entry steps, maintenance equipment, electrical permits, and professional installation.
Liner AdviceChoose Your Pool Liner Wrong & What Happens
Three essential steps to choosing the correct pool liner: measuring properly from the outside, checking for wall or skimmer rust, and understanding true mil thickness vs. gauge.
Liner MeasuringPool Liner Size WRONG? How to Measure Correctly
How to measure round diameter and oval dimensions correctly, plus why measuring the wall height on the outside track prevents ordering an undersized replacement liner.
Liner FeaturesThree Features of Above Ground Pool Liners
Learn how to navigate attachment conversions, pattern selections, and actual vinyl thickness without falling for misleading online marketing terms.
Liner Attachments6 Common Pool Liner Attachments Explained
A detailed walkthrough of Overlap, Standard Bead, J-Hook, Uni-Bead, Multi-Bead (Easy Bead), and specialty Johnny Weissmuller/Esther Williams bead profiles.
Liner ThicknessMil vs. Gauge: The Real Deal on Liner Thickness
Cut through misleading advertising like “SuperDuty 30.” Dave shares our industry thickness safe zone, virgin vinyl requirements, and double-welded seam standards.
Base MaterialsPool Base Materials: Sand vs. Stone Dust
Learn how masonry sand is tamped into a concrete-smooth floor, why protective foam underlayments prevent pebble punctures, and why you should avoid mulch around pool walls.
Deck IdeasAbove Ground Pool Deck Ideas & Tips
Discover wood vs. composite decking choices, cantilevered edges, and why deck boards should run parallel to the top rail for future liner replacements.
Deck AdjustmentsPool Deck Fix After Replacing an Older Pool
See how an existing wood deck is trimmed and custom-framed to fit a newly installed pool when upright positions and wall radiuses differ from the original build.
FiltrationSand vs. Cartridge vs. DE Pool Filter Systems
A side-by-side comparison of pool filtration: maintenance effort, microscopic particle clarity, weekly backwashing, and winterization routines for each filter type.
Entry SystemsChoosing Above Ground Pool Ladders & Steps
Comparing deck-to-pool ladders, roll-guard A-frame safety ladders, walk-in drop steps, and full gated safety entry systems to satisfy town building codes.
Pool HeatingBest Above Ground Pool Heater for New England
Why heat pumps engineered for lower ambient temperatures extend the swim season by 4 to 6 weeks on both ends while operating at a fraction of gas heater costs.
Filling TipsWater Truck vs. Garden Hose: Which Saves Money?
Real rate math comparing delivery trucks to garden hose fills across Massachusetts cities. See why home water and sewer rates save you hundreds.
Why New England Homeowners Trust Dave
Decades of field experience ensure your project is completed properly the first time:
Laser Transit Leveling
We use precision transit levels to guarantee your pool is true within 1/8th of an inch. We always cut into high ground rather than adding loose fill that shifts over time.
Solid Concrete Footings
Every single upright is anchored with a 2-inch solid concrete patio block sunk flush into undisturbed earth to eliminate post sinking.
Industrial Vacuum Seating
Our commercial suction system evacuates air behind the vinyl liner, pulling it smooth against walls and corners before the first gallon of water enters.