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Getting in Cold Water

It strikes many as simply unpleasant, but there are a significant and growing number of people willing to invest in the experience of rapidly cooling their body. There’s a very low end of this market; one can achieve the same conditions cheaply with a few bags of ice from 7-Eleven and a 55-gallon tub. And

Building More Than Pools

Honesty. Integrity. Family Trust. Community building.  These are the core values of Gib-San Pool & Landscape Creations, a third-generation pool construction, design, service, and retail company based in Toronto, Ontario, that has been in operation for 50 years. From left to right: Evan Baard, Connor Gibbs, John Kenyon, Caley Gibbs, Jason Dedels, Ed Gibbs (CEO)

Swimming On the Edge

The Philippines are home to all kinds of beautiful features, whether it’s the white beaches or the jaw-dropping volcanoes. But in Cebu City, a residential project and architectural marvel stays hidden from view, positioned at the edge of a cliff along the eastern coast of the island country. The aptly named Cliff House Villas were

Real Advantages of Artificial Turf

Here in the sunbelt region, including Texas where we are located, homeowners and commercial entities often face the challenge of maintaining lush, green landscapes while conserving water. As water becomes more and more expensive — and scarce in times of drought, when watering is sometimes restricted — homeowners have to make tough choices. Sometimes that

Making Waves in the Desert

Coachella Valley is soon to be known for more than its beloved music festival. Designed by AO and developed by Beach Street, construction continues on the 17-acre DSRT Surf Resort in Palm Desert. The project first broke ground in May, marking a significant opening to the up-and-coming resort. Deep in the desert valley, the DSRT

Trending in the Outdoor Living World – Texas Custom Patios

So many dream of the day they can have an outdoor living space.  While we are daydreaming, budgeting and getting a plan together to make that dream a reality, let’s look at what’s on trend in outdoor living. Outdoor Kitchens Folding Doors Fire Features Ceiling Fans Retractable Screens Water Feature Retractable Screens We specialize in

From Inspiration to Reality – Texas Custom Patios

Texas Custom Patios added 705 Square Feet of covered space with this outdoor living space.  This is in line with one of our medium scale design/build outdoor living projects. Cost The cost for something similar to this will range between 50-70k depending on final selections.  We completely changed the look from an early 2000’s style to

How Long Does it Take to Build a Porch? – Texas Custom Patios

Great question! Actual construction of a porch can take anywhere from three to 16 weeks, depending on project complexity and the availability of the construction crews your porch pro works with. But the entire process, from design to permitting to final construction, can take up to six months, says Douglass of Texas Custom Patios. Our

Survey Says…. – Texas Custom Patios

Trending in the Outdoor Living World – Texas Custom Patios

So many dream of the day they can have an outdoor living space.  While we are daydreaming, budgeting and getting a plan together to make that dream a reality, let’s look at what’s on trend in outdoor living. Outdoor Kitchens Folding Doors Fire Features Ceiling Fans Retractable Screens Water Feature Retractable Screens We specialize in