AQUA EditorsSpasGoing Green While Keeping Spas CleanEvery year, pool and spa ownership gets a little greener, as more variable speed pumps and pool covers and pre-filters are installed, each reducing the environmental impact of our industry. Norm Coburn, owner of New England Spas in Eastern Massachusetts, is doing his part with earth-friendly packaging.April 21, 2014HomeMay 2014 Winner of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon ContestIt's that time once again...time to reveal who out there made us laugh with their submission to the monthly Fill in the Phil contest.April 21, 2014BuilderAn Inside Look at a Pool Build from 1963Last summer, a customer came into Dave Beattie's store with a rare gift: an album of photos from a build the company did in 1963. Here, Beattie shares his memories of the project.April 17, 2014BuilderAn Innovative Technique to Make Commercial Pool Builds EasierA builder shares his new option for creating all-tile perimeter overflow details in commercial projects. But first, you have to get your mind in the gutter.April 8, 2014HomeExtracting the BrineAs drought continues to plague the U.S., other countries are coming up with innovative approaches to water management and supply.April 3, 2014BuilderThe New American Home is All About WaterIn this year's New American Home, a project that exemplifies the year's trends in home design, it's water, water everywhere. See photos here.April 1, 2014BuilderA Transformative DesignSkip Phillips builds a gorgeous pool in a bucolic setting.April 1, 2014RetailApril 2014 New and Updated Pool & Spa ProductsA cool LED fixture, an underwater light show, a pool cart for service pros and a new swim spa are just some of what you'll find in our new products roundup.April 1, 2014RetailThe Spa In FocusIn this backyard, a portable spa takes center stage with a unique stone installation.March 27, 2014BuilderTransforming DesignSometimes, finding the right design direction requires a fresh set of eyes, explains renowned designer Skip Phillips, owner of Questar Pool in Escondido, Calif., and co-founder of Genesis 3. In this project, Phillips was brought in to design a beautiful, custom swimming pool and spa for an affluent homeowner who was looking for something special, but had yet to find a design that would accentuate the home’s architecture and bucolic setting.March 13, 2014Previous PagePage 154 of 233Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Bronze WinnersFrom stunning residential retreats to impressive commercial installations, explore the projects that earned Bronze honors in the 2026 PHTA Awards of Excellence.EducationReading the Room Without Losing YourselfBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersChemicalsPool Power PyramidSponsored ContentThe Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI
