AQUA EditorsHomeReader Response to "Regulation Nation"Paul Derence, partner/owner of Hot Water Productions in Montrose, CO, in response to our story, "Regulation Nation.":August 29, 2012RetailWhat's The Difference Between VFDs and VSPs? Mark Caldwell ExplainsMark Caldwell, general manager, Pool Services Corp., has produced more than $78,000 in rebates and $90,000 in energy savings for his customers...August 29, 2012HomeSeptember 2012 Winners of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon ContestA novel approach to reducing free chlorine levels and the service pro's dilemma in the Internet age highlight this month's reader-supplied captions for our Phil The Pool Man comic strip.August 28, 2012BuilderBuilding Eco-Friendly Aquatic EnvironmentsAccording to Kevin Woodhurst of Precision Aquascapes in Phoenix, Ariz., designing and building aquatic environments that are environmentally friendly is much more than jumping on some sort of eco-bandwagon. To Woodhurst, going green means...August 23, 2012RetailThe Green Scene - Product Focus on Green ProductsManufacturers in the spa and pool industry are increasingly emphasizing their green credentials. Some sell their products in earth-friendly packaging, others focus on reducing energy usage and saving water and still others tout energy efficiency...August 21, 2012HomeFashionable FlippersPaul Schietekat is a Belgian artist who knows how to make a splash in the combined waters of fine art and the pool industry. Originally created in 2006...August 20, 2012HomeFeedback: What We Really SellAs pool professionals and business owners, we all need to remember what our end product is. It's not a bunch of pipe, rebar and concrete.August 19, 2012SpasFuturistic Hot Tub DesignSpa Design, Ltd., a company established in Hong Kong, has developed a new portable spa design combining portability and perimeter overflow capability.August 16, 2012BuilderHotel Pool In Morocco Has Visitors Seeing RedLined with red tile, this pool appears to be a deep scarlet rather than the typical azure we are used to.August 13, 2012BuilderWorking Big Ideas Into Small Backyard SpacesDesigning small spaces requires a thoughtful command of scale, texture, movement and water — an art all its own.August 13, 2012Previous PagePage 182 of 233Next PageTop StoriesBuilderBuilders and Service Professionals Find Common GroundPool builders and service professionals share a common goal, but their working relationship isn't always smooth. Here's how the two trades can prevent costly misunderstandings and create a better experience for customers.Builder2026 Awards of Excellence: Bronze WinnersEducationReading the Room Without Losing YourselfBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersSponsored ContentOne System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud