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Guides from Columbia Pool & Spa
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Building a Pool at the Lake of the Ozarks: What Changes on a Lakeside Lot
A lakeside lot gives you the view and makes you earn the pool, and most of the real decisions happen before anyone digs.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Hot Tub, Swim Spa or Both: Sizing for the People and the Yard You Have
The right size depends on who's actually going to use it, how often, and what your yard and electrical panel can handle.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Opening and Closing a Pool Around a Missouri Spring and Fall
The weather gives you a window in spring and a deadline in fall, and the work in between decides how your summer starts.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Bring a Pool or Hot Tub Water Sample the Store Can Actually Read
A good test starts at the pool, with a clean bottle and a sample taken the right way.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Shotcrete, Fiberglass or Vinyl: Choosing an Inground Pool for Mid-Missouri Ground
The shell is the one part of a pool you never see again once the water goes in, so it's worth choosing on purpose.