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Pool Design Trends for 2013

Phillip Veno
Much like the latest trends in fashion, car design and the flavor of the month at the coffee shop, pool design trends are constantly changing. But it's a little funny how it works: Trends often develo... [More]

APSP Announces 2012 International Awards of Excellence Winners

AQUA Editors
Kevin Kraft won Gold in the Pools with a Vanishing Edge (601 sq. ft. or more) category. It was designed for a $10 million home. Nikolaus Bradley Adams of Frisco, Texas won Gold in the Residential Int... [More]

NSPF Awards More Than $115,000 in Research Grants

AQUA Editors
The National Swimming Pool Foundation Board of Directors has awarded three grants for the 2012-2013 year. These funds total $67,974 and will be used to study the health ... [More]

Pleatco Perfect Pool Guy & Gal Announced

Scott Webb
The winners of the 2012 Pleatco Perfect Pool Guy & Gal contest were announced at the 2012 PSP show in New Orleans last week. Tom Cucinotta, Cucinotta Pool Service, Lake Worth, Fla., was crowned th... [More]

November 2012 AQUA Choice Winner

Cailley Hammel
Things are not always how they seem. At first glance, this pool on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada, is what you might expect of a high-end custom build. But look at it ... [More]

How To Make Your Website More Customer-Friendly

Matt Giovanisci
Does your company have a website that, while functional, doesn’t generate any real sales? Your website shouldn't be an online billboard, it should act just like your store or service center. It ... [More]

Step Into Swim Names Video Contest Winner

AQUA Editors
Matt Giovanisci, owner of SwimUniversity.com and AQUA contributor, has been awarded $3,000 as the winner of the National Swimming Pool Foundation’s Step Into Swim Video Contest. In light ... [More]

Keep an Eye On Local Competition With This App

AQUA Editors
Good retailers tend to know what their competition is up to. And now, there’s an app to make that endeavor a lot easier. Perch, developed by a former executive at MapQuest, is a tracking applica... [More]

Wal-Mart Summary Judgment Against Manufacturer Thrown Out

AQUA Editors
Pool industry manufacturer Solar Sun Rings has won a round in its legal battle with retail giant Wal-Mart. On Oct. 31, Philip S. Gutierrez, United States District Judge, denied Wal-Mart’s motion... [More]

Tips for Shopping the Trade Show Floor

Merry Wise
The national show is upon us, and once again, those of us who have prowled the aisles of numerous trade shows will be checking out the cool new stuff for pools and spas! Besides comfy shoes, you might... [More]

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