Landscape designer Doug Glancy had a tall order to fill when asked to design a dramatic, modern property in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. His client wanted him to transform a 14 x 18-m (45 x 60-ft) backyard space into a modern oasis with hardy but attractive gardens, multiple sitting areas and...
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For decades, pool professionals believed over-sizing pumps and filters would give them a competitive edge in their pool presentations. Unfortunately, this supposed advantage has backfired...
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Saltwater pools are becoming increasingly popular in Canada. People love the soft, soothing feel of salt water, which is gentle on eyes, nose, skin and hair compared to...
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For those in the pool, spa and aquatic facilities industries, predicting and understanding future trends is the easy part—the tough part is applying and adapting behaviours to capitalize on those...
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The presence of water can create many different emotional responses in people- bringing water inside the home only accentuates and heightens those feelings. This pool, installed by BonaVista Pools Ltd., in Markham, Ont., evokes serenity, reflection and relaxation, while simultaneously representing...
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An increasing number of indoor aquatic facilities are using ultraviolet (UV) technology to improve indoor air quality, as its energy can naturally breakdown some byproducts of chlorine use including, odour, bather irritation and enhanced corrosion associated with...
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While portable acrylic hot tubs have dominated the residential market for almost 30 years, pre-manufactured acrylic or other non-concrete commercial hot tub materials have only become popular in the last 10 to 15 years as an increasing number of...
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“We want to go home and think about it.” Does this phrase sound familiar? It probably does, as it is the number one response a salesperson will receive from a prospect when asked if...
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Like any good businesspeople, most pool and spa service providers try to do everything right. They hire service people with a good aptitude and attitude and give them distributor- and manufacturer-sponsored training. They promote their companies to the local community and make considerable investments in various...
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Remote control of pool and spa equipment is nothing new. Pool owners have been able to check and adjust water temperature from inside their home for decades. The latest trend in pool and spa automation, however, is the...
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