If you are thinking about building a pool, one of the most common questions is: When should we start? The answer is earlier than most homeowners think. You do not need to wait for spring to begin designing a pool. In fact, if your goal is to swim next summer, waiting until spring to start the design process may already put you behind. Pool construction can happen during much of the year as long as ground and weather conditions allow. Design should start even sooner. The best

When planning an inground pool, one of the first decisions you will encounter is how the pool itself will be constructed. Two of the most common options are gunite and fiberglass. Both can create beautiful backyard spaces, but they offer very different levels of flexibility, customization, installation, and long-term ownership. For homeowners creating a fully custom outdoor environment, those differences matter. At Prolific, we build gunite pools because they allow us to desi

One of the first questions homeowners ask when considering a backyard transformation is simple: How much is this actually going to cost? The answer depends on much more than square footage. A custom backyard is a combination of design, construction, engineering, materials, site conditions, and individual features. A pool may be the centerpiece, but patios, structures, landscaping, drainage, lighting, utilities, and grading can all significantly influence the final investment.