POOL RESURFACING TIPS TO GET THAT PERFECT LOOK

It’s spring and you’ve probably been looking at your pool wondering if “this is the year” – will you update the look and feel, fix those cosmetic cracks in the plaster or wait another year. Getting the right pool solar heater and a fresh new finish for your pool will really make it look and…

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WE’RE FEATURED IN THE NEW MASTER POOLS GUILD VIDEO!

We are so thrilled to be featured by the Master Pools Guild as the first project featured in their latest video promoting the group. For those of you who are not familiar with it, the Master Pools Guild is an elite “invite only” group of the top pool builders from around the world. With only…

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7 STUNNING HOTEL SWIMMING POOLS AROUND THE WORLD

One of the top amenities that people look forward to when they go to a hotel is the swimming pool.  Many people wonder will it be warm enough, big enough, or if it is indoor or outdoor.  These amazing hotel swimming pools we are highlighting below take swimming pools to another level.  Which one is…

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ONE LAST BBQ BEFORE WINTER

Win One Last BBQ Before Winter! Summer’s almost gone but we want to give one of our fans one last chance to have a party out by the pool this year! Enter now for a chance to win a prize package that includes: 4 USDA Prime Filets, 4 Steak Burgers, 4 Jumbo Steak Dogs, and…

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WHY YOU SHOULD USE UV SANITATION IN YOUR SWIMMING POOL

We are finding out that less is more when it comes to pool chemicals. Credible scientific studies tell us that chemical levels are way too high resulting in an increased risk of allergies, asthma, and disease. UV does the heavy lifting by eliminating 99.5% of pool pathogens. The result? You’ll need about 90% less chemicals.   We’ve…

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MAKING YOUR SWIMMING POOL HEALTHIER WITH UV SANITATION

We work hard to build amazing pools for our customers, but once we finish and it is all filled with water, you deserve to have as pleasant of an experience IN the pool as you do sitting outside gazing into the gorgeous water. While most pools use a combination of chemicals, including chlorine or “salt”…

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SWIMMING POOLS FOR HORSES – JUST IN TIME FOR DERBY

With Derby Day around the corner we thought we would talk about how horses use swimming pools and how similar we are to these beautiful animals. Swimming is one of the greatest exercises anyone and any animal can do. It is the number one low impact way to get your body in shape so it…

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MASTER POOLS GUILD SELECTED US FOR SEVEN AWARDS!

We are thrilled to announce that Barrington Pools has received seven awards from the international Master Pools Guild association. The awards, including two gold and three silver were granted for design of residential swimming pools that we have built in Chicago during this past year. Master Pools Guild is an elite organization of more than…

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5 MASTER POOL GUILD AWARDS FOR SWIMMING POOL DESIGN

We have been honored by Master Pools Guild with three Gold and two Silver Awards for swimming pool design.  The Gold Awards include, Best Special Purpose Pool, Best Natural Pool, and Best Fitness Pool.  Master Pools Guild is the preeminent network of the world’s finest pool builders and Barrington Pools is the only Illinois pool…

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