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Guides from Pools Unlimited, Inc.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Paying for a Pool: Financing Options in Texas
Three lenders, fixed terms of 2 to 20 years, and a few budgeting habits that keep a pool loan from becoming a headache.
October 14, 2026 · 3 min read
What Happens at Each Phase of a Custom Pool Build
Five phases, roughly 6 to 24 weeks, and one crew from the first visit to the day you hand over the keys to the pool.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Signs Your Pool Needs Resurfacing or a Remodel
Most pools don't need to be torn out. They need an honest look at what's actually worn, and a plan to fix only that.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Design a Pool for a Sloped or Rocky Hill Country Lot
A hillside lot is harder to build on, and it also makes room for the most dramatic pools, if the engineering is done right.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
How Much Does a Gunite Pool Cost in the Texas Hill Country?
A straight answer on what a custom gunite pool costs here, and why the same pool can land at very different numbers on two different lots.