Automatic Pool Covers for Inground Pools: What Every Pool Owner Should Know
Something shifted in the last five years. Pool owners used to ask about automatic pool covers as an afterthought, maybe during the final walk-through of a new build. Now they bring it up in the first meeting. Safety drives most of those conversations. But the reasons go deeper than that. At Adams Pool Solutions, we […]
Why We Partnered with Madimack for Our Pool Heat Pumps
If you’ve been following the conversation around California’s Title 24 changes, you already know the headline. As of January 1, 2026, gas heaters can no longer serve as the primary heating source for new pool builds, major renovations, or equipment replacements across the state. The new standard calls for heat pumps, solar thermal systems, or approved […]
Should You Remodel Your Pool or Tear It Out and Start Over?
Is your pool worth saving, or is it holding your entire backyard back? Here’s how to tell the difference before you spend a dime.
The $50,000 Mistake: Why Your Pool Contractor’s License Actually Matters
Save $7,000 on your pool renovation today, pay $15,000 in repairs when that contractor stops answering his phone two years later—here’s how to spot the ones who’ll actually be around to fix their mistakes.
The Monterey Aquatic Therapy Center Transformation
How do you triple a therapy pool’s capacity in 22 days when every missed session means a child loses progress toward walking?
Title 24: the “California Pool Heater Law” as of 2026
Planning a pool for 2026? You’re about to face higher costs and more complex requirements—unless you submit your permit by December 31, 2025.
Monterey Sports Park: Commercial Pool Renovation for a Community
What happens when 600 families depend on pools that desperately need renovation?
You rebuild two entire aquatic facilities in 49 days flat.
The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Wrong Pool Contractor: A 70-Year Veteran’s Guide
Every summer, thousands of homeowners discover their pool renovation has become a financial sinkhole deeper than the pool itself. The numbers are staggering: over $100 million in documented losses from pool contractor failures in just the past five years. Behind each statistic is a family who thought they were getting a bargain, only to pay double or […]
Why Your Pool Renovation Will Fail in 5 Years (Unless You Know This)
The difference between a pool renovation that stands the test of time and one that fails prematurely often comes down to a single decision: how the old surface gets removed. While most homeowners focus on choosing the perfect pebble finish or tile design, the removal method used before any new surface goes on determines whether […]
Taillight Warranties: What Happens If Your Swimming Pool Contractor Disappears?
“Some of these guys, you know, you get a taillight warranty. Once you can’t see their taillights anymore, you’re not going to see them anymore.” This swimming pool contractor was describing what happens to roughly 30% of pool renovation projects in the Bay Area. You’ve probably heard the stories. Your neighbor’s contractor who vanished mid-project with a […]