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Guides from Mannix Pools & Grills
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Planning Pavers and an Outdoor Kitchen Around Your Pool Deck
The deck, the kitchen and the pool work best when they're planned as one space.
October 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Big Green Egg, Pellet Grill or Built-In Gas? Choosing for an Outdoor Kitchen
Each style of cooker is good at something different, so start with how you actually cook.
October 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Replacing Pool Equipment: What to Ask About Salt Systems, Pumps and Heat Pumps
A few good questions before you buy can keep the wrong pump from landing on your equipment pad.
October 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Resurfacing an Older Pool: Pavers, Flocrete, Tile and What to Expect
A resurface is the best moment to fix everything about an older pool that has bothered you for years.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Polk County Pools Turn Green in Summer, and What Weekly Service Covers
A pool that looked fine on Friday and green by Tuesday was losing its defenses for days before you could see it.