To think this urban backyard was once an empty lot is almost unimaginable. The wide property, which was sloping on one side, had to be considered to provide this family with a multi-functional entertainment space, which would include different areas that could be used year-round as well as accessed...
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Splash pads transform imagination into new dimensions by delivering adventure, visual excitement, and creative fun for children of all ages. In fact, these features are becoming one of the most popular ways to cool off on a hot summer day.
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With increasing demand for saunas in North America, the simple square box is no longer the prime style for sauna enthusiasts. Veteran sauna bathers, along with the new generation of sauna users, are increasingly looking for something that is above ordinary.
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The ability to achieve proper water quality in a pool is a function of correct water chemistry values combined with an appropriately sized filtration system. If either one of these variables are lacking, the end result will be an increased difficulty in maintaining water clarity. Water chemistry, being a...
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For Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), when it comes to fuel-fired pool heater installation and maintenance, qualifications matter. Only those professionals with the proper technical certification may install, service, or relight a pilot light on a fuel-fired (gas or propane) pool heater.
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Information, photos, graphics, and designs are not a free for all. Despite this, many pool designers/builders may have experienced some form of theft with respect to their intellectual property. Generally, an original work is automatically protected by copyright the moment it is created. By registering the copyright, a designer/builder...
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In the spring of 2015, a Kingston, Ont., family decided to have an inground pool installed—an upgrade from the smaller above-ground they had in their backyard at the time. Just like thousands of other homeowners considering a new pool, the family’s timing was perfect—from a planning and construction perspective.
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Today, homeowners want pools with all the bells and whistles—not just diving boards and slides, but waterfalls and sundecks. A new trend, however, is the addition of an integral poolside grotto, complete with a cave, water feature, and slide. Previously, the only way to create a cave/grotto was to...
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The allure of the swimming pool has passed through time undiluted. From the grand bathhouses in Rome and Greece to today’s sleek, sophisticated designs, pools transcend geography and demographics. Often a symbol of luxury, current popular designs and features provide elegant living and effortless convenience. Modern-day pool owners want...
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The concept for this project in Halton Hills, Ont., was to create oversized features spread out amongst a large backyard on an estate property. The intent of this backyard retreat was to create an entertainment hub with various areas that would accommodate a substantial number of family, friends,...
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