Everyone smiles when they think back to those childhood days of summer pool parties. Many have fond memories of friends cannonballing off the diving board or swooshing down the slide into the pool. Parents today want the same experience for their children, but how do they tear them away...
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As public swimming pools, spas, and waterparks continue their explosive worldwide growth in popularity, the need likewise grows to maintain these facilities as safe and healthy recreational environments in every conceivable climate and setting. This remains a fundamental priority for everyone involved with the industry, from public health officials...
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In this age of energy and water conservation, the effort to go ‘green’ should begin at home. Many homeowners are conscious of the energy they are using inside the house, making sure lights are not left on in vacated rooms and ensuring that all recyclables make their way to...
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Decks have always been a common place to gather with friends and family to enjoy a sunny summer day, or a warm summer evening. In its purest form, a deck is a raised structure attached to, or near the exterior of, a structure that is unprotected and left exposed...
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If you are like most professionals in the industry who are operating a small pool/spa business, then there is a good chance you got involved in the trade because it was a fun summer job or way to help out with the family business. However, what you may not...
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Many landscape designers receive calls that go something like this: “Hi, we have just put a pool in our backyard and were wondering if you can do a landscape design for us?” The typical response from most landscapers is usually: “Thank you for asking, it sounds like you have...
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In the culinary industry, people tend to eat with their eyes first—if it looks good, it is probably going to taste good. This motto can be carried over into the retail industry as well. For instance, people shop with their eyes first; if the store does not look like...
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Concrete is undoubtedly one of the most widely used materials in construction. It is used in everything from sidewalks and skyscrapers to swimming pools and landscapes. Much of this is due to its relative abundance, ease of use, portability, and cost effectiveness. Due to its physical properties, concrete is...
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Since the introduction of variable flow technology and the understanding of affinity laws, many consumers, as well as energy policies, have started to focus on introducing energy-efficient systems to the swimming pool environment. With both variable- and two-speed pumps taking the lead role in this new ‘eco-revolution,’ both pool...
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What are the most common questions consumers have about automatic swimming pool covers? They range from safety value and cost to maintenance requirements and proper selection, but as varied as these questions are, this article will prove useful to builders who may not have a response on the tip...
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