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We are advancing the field of modern construction with a unique collaboration of skilled tradesman and business professionals paired for the sole purpose of building better lives for our customers. Here you can read stories of our partners and clients who think outside of the box, and ideas for designing the perfect pool houses, outdoor living spaces, and indoor living spaces.

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Two New Options for 2023 Pools

On October 30th, PebbleTec announced the addition of two new finishes to its line of pool finishes. These finishes and colors will be available for all PSW pools starting Spring of 2023.

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9 Theme Ideas for your Full Basement Remodeling in Pittsburgh

A basement remodel not only adds to your living space but can also increase the value of your home. Additionally, it allows you to explore ideas that you often can’t apply to your main living space. Here are nine basement remodeling themes to give you some inspiration!

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Taking the EDGE Indoors

Clients often wonder if we can take our process for transformative outdoor spaces and utilize it for an indoor renovation. The answer is yes! Here is how the process works.

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PSW Trade Partner: Daum Contracting

Carpentry, one of the world’s oldest professions, is a skilled trade. In the Pittsburgh area, there are few carpenters with the skills of Scott Daum and his team at Daum Contracting.

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Meet Dane Mieze, Project Manager

I love watching the design come to life in our 3D renders, then setting foot on-site and being able to visualize the space, and then ultimately watching it come to fruition.

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Meet Jeff Kennedy, Director of Marketing

In over 20 years of marketing experience, Jeff Kennedy says he has never worked for a company like PSW. “It’s the people that make a difference”, Kennedy said with a smile. “Having not come from this industry, I had a lot to learn, and the passion and knowledge this team has is second to none.”

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Meet Josh Himme

If you ask project director and pool specialist Josh Himme what luck means, he’ll tell you there’s no such thing. There’s only preparation meets opportunity. If Josh’s motto sounds familiar to the design and construction community, then his sweat equity is paying off big time with beautiful custom-made pools dotting the Pittsburgh landscape.

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A Guide to Property Surveys

When working with a prospective lead, A PSW Intake Specialist will ask for a property survey for review by the sales team before reaching out to you. Frequently asked questions we get are both “What is a property survey,” “why do I need one,” and “where can I get one?”

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The Evolution of the PSW Brand

PSW is committed to creating transformative living spaces that enable our clients to live their ideal balanced lifestyle. Our goal is not to ask what they want to build, but instead we want to know how they want to live, how they want to feel, and what they want for their family.

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The Detail is in the Data

At PSW, we spare no expense in the accuracy of our designs. It is essential to create a customer’s vision that is not only beautiful, but thoughtful, functional, and, most importantly, accurate. Using innovative technology allows us to provide our customers with added services and values that simply cannot be matched in the Pittsburgh area.

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