--- title: Blog | Spartan Pools (2) description: "We specialize in the design and construction of new pools and spas as well as updating and remodeling existing pools with the latest features and \nfinishes. (2)" --- 405.364.1912 • 1400 24th Ave. SW • Norman, OK 73072 • M-F 9am-6pm SAT 9AM-4PM [![Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/Spartan_Pools_March2019%20Theme/Images/download.png)](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/) - [Pools](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/pools) - [Concrete Pools](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/concrete) - [Outdoor Living](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/outdoor-living) - [Pool Features](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/pool-options-banner-1) - [Remodel](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/remodel) - [Retail](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/retail) - [Maintenance](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/maintenance) - [Careers](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/careers) - [Financing](https://www.lightstream.com/swimming-pool-corp?cid=LP-HIL-swimming_pool-PC-15014&subid=joshpoolguy&fact=15014&isredirect=True) - [Resources](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/resources) - [EBOOKS](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/ebooks) - [Blog](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/) - [Contact](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/contact-us) 405.364.1912 • 1400 24th Ave. SW • Norman, OK 73072 • M-F 9am-5pm - [Pools](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/pools) - [Concrete Pools](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/concrete) - [Outdoor Living](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/outdoor-living) - [Pool Features](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/pool-options-banner-1) - [Remodel](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/remodel) - [Retail](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/retail) - [Maintenance](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/maintenance) - [Careers](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/careers) - [Financing](https://www.lightstream.com/swimming-pool-corp?cid=LP-HIL-swimming_pool-PC-15014&subid=joshpoolguy&fact=15014&isredirect=True) - [Resources](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/resources) - [EBOOKS](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/ebooks) - [Blog](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/) - [Contact](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/contact-us) # **Blog** Scroll ## [The Benefits of Opening Your Pool Early](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/the-benefits-of-opening-your-pool-early) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Feb 17, 2026, 11:34:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/The%20Benefits%20of%20Opening%20Your%20Pool%20Early-1.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/the-benefits-of-opening-your-pool-early) When winter fades and the first warm days arrive in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area, you start thinking about your backyard again. You picture clear water, sunny afternoons, and weekends spent outside. One of the smartest moves you can make this season is opening your pool early. [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/the-benefits-of-opening-your-pool-early) Topics: [Pool maintenance](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-maintenance), [Pool Opening](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-opening) ## [Your Full-Service Pool Partner in Oklahoma](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/your-full-service-pool-partner-in-oklahoma-city) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Jan 9, 2026, 3:20:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/Your%20Full-Service%20Pool%20Partner%20in%20Oklahoma.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/your-full-service-pool-partner-in-oklahoma-city) When it comes to building a swimming pool, many homeowners wonder: *“Who will be there for me long after the pool is installed?”* At Spartan Pool & Patio, we hear this question all the time, and we have the answer. [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/your-full-service-pool-partner-in-oklahoma-city) Topics: [Swimming Pools](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/swimming-pools), [pool renovation](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-renovation) ## [Best Features to Add to Your Custom Pool](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/best-features-to-add-to-your-custom-pool) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Jan 8, 2026, 2:37:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/Best%20Features%20to%20Add%20to%20Your%20Custom%20Pool.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/best-features-to-add-to-your-custom-pool) As you start your research on building a custom pool, you’ve probably seen concrete (or gunite), fiberglass, and vinyl liner pool options. While each one has a place, you’ll find that concrete pools stand out in almost every instance. In fact, we’re so confident in our concrete pools, we know you’ll love them, too. [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/best-features-to-add-to-your-custom-pool) Topics: [Swimming Pools](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/swimming-pools) ## [Don’t Wait for Spring: Reserve Your Winter Pool Build Slot](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/dont-wait-for-spring-reserve-your-winter-pool-build-slot) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Dec 12, 2025, 11:46:51 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Don’t Wait for Spring: Reserve Your Winter Pool Build Slot](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/Don%E2%80%99t%20Wait%20for%20Spring%20Reserve%20Your%20Winter%20Pool%20Build%20Slot.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/dont-wait-for-spring-reserve-your-winter-pool-build-slot) If you’ve been thinking about adding a beautiful inground pool to your backyard, there’s one season that stands out as one of the smartest times to start: winter! [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/dont-wait-for-spring-reserve-your-winter-pool-build-slot) Topics: [Swimming Pools](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/swimming-pools), [Pool Builder](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-builder) ## [Let's Design Something Extraordinary](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/lets-design-something-extraordinary) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Nov 18, 2025, 6:31:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Let's design something extraordinary.](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/Lets%20Design%20Something%20Extraordinary.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/lets-design-something-extraordinary) Building a swimming pool isn’t just about adding something beautiful to your backyard. It's about creating a personal retreat, a place where your family, friends, and great memories naturally gather. [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/lets-design-something-extraordinary) Topics: [Swimming Pools](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/swimming-pools) ## [How Long Does It Take to Build Your Dream Pool?](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-your-dream-pool) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Oct 30, 2025, 7:32:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How long does it take to build your dream pool?](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/How%20Long%20Does%20It%20Take%20to%20Build%20Your%20Dream%20Pool.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-your-dream-pool) Thinking about installing a new pool in your Oklahoma yard? Great choice! Your backyard oasis is closer than you might think. [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-your-dream-pool) Topics: [Swimming Pools](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/swimming-pools) ## [Modern Features to Add During Your Pool Remodel](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/modern-features-to-add-during-your-pool-remodel) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Sep 11, 2025, 8:43:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/How%20Much%20Does%20It%20Cost%203.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/modern-features-to-add-during-your-pool-remodel) [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/modern-features-to-add-during-your-pool-remodel) Topics: [Pool Remodel](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-remodel), [Pool Builder](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-builder), [pool renovation](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-renovation) ## [Is It Time for a New Safety Cover?](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/is-it-time-for-a-new-safety-cover) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Sep 5, 2025, 2:39:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/Is%20It%20Time%20for%20a%20New%20Safety%20Cover.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/is-it-time-for-a-new-safety-cover) A [swimming pool safety cover](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/latham-safety-covers)is one of the most important investments you can make as a pool owner. It protects your pool from debris, keeps your water cleaner, prevents costly damage, and keeps your family and pets safe. But safety covers don’t last forever. [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/is-it-time-for-a-new-safety-cover) Topics: [Pool Care](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-care), [pool renovation](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-renovation), [safety cover](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/safety-cover), [pool cover](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-cover) ## [The Benefits of Closing or Not Closing Your Pool for the Winter](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/the-benefits-of-closing-or-not-closing-your-pool-for-the-winter) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Sep 5, 2025, 2:22:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![the benefits of closing or not closing your pool](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/The%20Benefits%20of%20Closing%20or%20Not%20Closing%20Your%20Pool%20for%20the%20Winter.webp)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/the-benefits-of-closing-or-not-closing-your-pool-for-the-winter) It's crazy, but fall is right around the corner, and winter is on its way! Many of you are thinking about closing your pool, while others are considering leaving it open all year long. [Read More](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/the-benefits-of-closing-or-not-closing-your-pool-for-the-winter) Topics: [Pool maintenance](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/tag/pool-maintenance) ## [Are Hot Tubs Safe for Kids?](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/are-hot-tubs-safe-for-kids) Posted by [Spartan Pool & Patio](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/author/spartan-pool-patio) on Aug 14, 2025, 8:10:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/hubfs/Family%20boy%20turning%20valve.jpg)](https://blog.spartanpoolandpatio.com/are-hot-tubs-safe-for-kids) Hot tubs are a favorite backyard feature for relaxation, stress relief, and even therapeutic benefits. But are [hot tub](https://www.spartanpoolandpatio.com/american-whirlpool)s safe for kids? 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