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{Galaxy Adventures} a Legendary Escapes Hybrid Swimming Pool
{The Buckley Inn} a Legendary Escapes Hybrid Swimming Pool
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{Caribbean Steampunk} Hybrid Swimming Pool – Farmington, Michigan
{Outdoor Adventure} Hybrid Swimming Pool – Brighton, Michigan
{Cowboy Western Water Well} Hybrid Swimming Pool – Dexter, Michigan
{Spongebob Wilderness} Hybrid Swimming Pool – Pinckney, Michigan
{Elegant Entertaining} Hybrid Swimming Pool – Hidden Lakes – Brighton, Michigan
{Zen and Fabulous} Lakefront Hybrid Swimming Pool – Fenton, Michigan
{Rectilinear Relaxation} Hybrid Swimming Pool – Northville, Michigan
{Artist Escape} Gunite Swimming Pool Renovation – Michigan
{Natural Nautical} Legendary Escape Hybrid Swimming Pool – Ortonville, Michigan
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Sounds of Water Legendary Escape Hybrid Pool
{Rocky Mountain Mining Camp} Legendary Escapes Hybrid Swimming Pool, Saline, MI
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Gunite Pool {DRA} Brighton, MI
Hybrid Pool {AND} Spongebob Wilderness, Pinckney, Michigan
Hybrid Pool {BOS} Zen and Fabulous in Fenton, MI
Hybrid Pool {BRN} in Chelsea, MI
Hybrid Pool {DEV} in Saline, MI
Hybrid Pool {HOF} in Brighton, MI
Hybrid Pool {KLY} Washington Township
Hybrid Pool {PLO} in Saline, Michigan
Hybrid Pool {SAN} Steampunk Caribbean
Hybrid Pool {SMA} Elegant Entertaining, South Lyon, MI
Hybrid Pool Outdoor Adventure Swimming Pool {LW}
Miner Falls
Vinyl Pool {HAD} Novi, MI
Vinyl Pool/Bar {SUL} in Plymouth, MI
Vinyl Pool/Spa {BAA} Saline, MI
Gunite Pool {BEA} in Highland, MI
Gunite Pool {KON} ecoFinish Backyard Boating Escape
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{PR February 2016} – Nationally Recognized Pool Builder Returns to his Local Roots at the 2016 Novi Pool & Spa Show
{PR} February 2015 – Legendary Escapes own Ask the Pool Guy to showcase Hybrid Pools™ during 2015 Novi Pool and Spa Show
{PR} February 2014 Legendary Escapes wins best of Houzz 2014 Award
{PR} March 2013 – National Pool Industry Innovation: Hybrid Pools™
{PR} August 2013 Legendary Escapes’ Al Curtis Named “Master of Design” by Pool and Spa News
{PR} February 2013 – A Mental Process From (Under) Ground Up
{PR} January 2013 – A Unique, Organic Design Process
{PR} December 2012 – Giving Old Materials New Life
{PR} September 2012 – Eco-Friendly Builder
{PR} August 2012 – Dreams in Back Yards
{PR} July 2012 – Carved Concrete
{PR} 2012 – Life Experiences in the Backyard
{PR} August 2011 – Custom Sculpted Retaining Walls
{PR} July 2011 – Special Customers
{PR} July 2011 – Paint, Sculpt, Art
{PR} April 2011 – Service
{AQUA} Selling You: How to Build Customer Relationships in the Connection Economy
{AQUA} Blending Elements: How Hybrid Pools Will Help Grow Your Business
{AQUA} Ask the Pool Guy Real Advice to Help You Define Your Niche
{AQUA} The Learning Curve — In the Pool Business and In Life
{AQUA} How “No” Can Help You Build Your Dreams
{AQUA} Work as Art: Why Passion Matters in Your Business
{AQUA} Why Vinyl Designers Could Be the Next Big Thing
{AQUA} Making the Leap: How to Find and Tap into Your Local High End Niche
{AQUA} The Art and Science of Quality
{AQUA} The Secret Lives of Stuff: Why We Love Reclaimed Materials
Beyond the Buzz: Three Good Reasons to Attend Pool Shows
{Pool and Spa News} Master of Design: Woodsy Charm
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