Spotlight: Alicia Stephens, education manager, BioLab

AQUA Editors
Alicia Stephens teaches chemistry, product knowledge and selling skills for BioLab, based just north of Atlanta in Lawrenceville, Ga. A BioLab veteran of 12 years, she has a bachelor’s degree&nb... [More]

Builder Voices: Mike Farley

Eric Herman
What signs of growth have you seen from the beginning of 2011 until now? As a baseline, 2010 was the worst year I'd ever had in the pool industry going back to my start ... [More]

State Of The Industry Survey: Service Sector — The Star of the Recession

Scott Webb
When the curtain came down on the U.S. economy in 2007, the vast majority of builders and retailers took quite a beating, as financing became difficult and homeowners hunkered down in survival mode. H... [More]

State Of The Industry: Retail Still on the Rebound

Barrett Kilmer
Though the housing market still stinks, too many people are out of work and consumer confidence is shaky, the Great Recession (I think it merits upper-case treatment) is over. In fact it’s been ... [More]

May 2012 - Fill In The Phil Cartoon Contest

AQUA Editors
More Funny Phil is coming your way, but here’s another blank comic to fill in the meantime. [More]

The State of The Industry: Builders Moving Forward

Eric Herman
The swimming pool and spa construction industry made significant gains in 2011, which by all accounts are continuing in 2012. The AQUA builders survey ... [More]

A Chilly Take On Hot Tubbing

AQUA Editors
Who doesn’t enjoy looking up at a starry night sky while steaming in a bubbling hot tub? Now just imagine that view and relaxation from the top of a Swiss mountain! [More]

New Pool And Spa Products For May 2012

Mandy Acre
AQUA takes a look at some new and updated spa and pool products from industry suppliers. [More]

Backyard Oasis: The Swimming Pool in Southern California Photography 1945-1982

AQUA Editors
Backyard Oasis is an astounding display of full-page photographs depicting the history of the swimming pool in California. [More]

Creating Realistic Backyard Streams And Waterfalls Requires Attention To Fine Details

Tim Krzeminski
Creating streams and waterfalls that effectively mimic nature and fool the eye requires careful attention to the finest details, says pond and stream specialist Tim Krzeminski [More]

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