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If you have spent even one July in the Natural State, you know exactly what "Arkansas humidity" feels like. It's that heavy, unmistakable air that makes a standard afternoon walk feel like a marathon. While our state offers incredible lakes and rivers, there is...

In the world of real estate and home design, value is often measured in square footage or kitchen finishes. However, there is a different kind of value that is just as important: lifestyle value. For Arkansas homeowners, nothing boosts Backyard Entertainment Value...

Most homeowners who want a pool next summer start thinking about it in January. By the time they call a builder, they're already behind. The Wait-Until-Spring Trap After New Year's, pool builders across the Little Rock area see the same thing every year: a flood of...

A lot of backyard projects go wrong before construction even starts, simply because nobody planned the layout first. The biggest mistake homeowners make is treating the pool, the deck, and the rest of the yard as separate decisions made one at a time. A pool goes in...

A sloped backyard scares off a lot of homeowners before they even pick up the phone. They assume a hill means no pool, or at least a massively expensive one. Arkansas earns its nickname honestly. Rolling hills and uneven lots are the norm here, not the exception,...

Not every pool feature you see online is one you actually want. Plenty of them look impressive in a magazine and turn into a maintenance headache two summers later. At Elite Pools by Aloha, we build pools to be enjoyed, not babysat. That means every feature we...

If you are dreaming of a backyard transformation, you likely have one burning question: How long does it take to build a pool in Arkansas? For most homeowners in the Natural State, the average timeline for a professional inground pool installation is 8 to 14 weeks....

As we look toward the future of outdoor living, the definition of a "swimming pool" is evolving. It is no longer just a place to cool off during a humid July afternoon in Little Rock; it has become the centerpiece of a sophisticated, multi-functional outdoor...

Deciding to invest in an inground pool is a thrilling milestone for any homeowner. However, once you begin the planning process, you are immediately met with a critical fork in the road: Vinyl Liner vs. Gunite Pools. In the unique climate and soil of the Natural...