AQUA EditorsPoolsThe First US Patent For A Pool CleanerIn 1912 while the air was black with the smoke of the great steel mills in Pittsburgh, local citizen John M. Davison submitted an application of a "Cleaning Apparatus ...January 5, 2012PoolsWant To Improve Your Pool Projects? Study The History Of Art And ArchitectureFor master aquatics designer David Tisherman, the world of art and architectural history holds infinite examples and inspiration for today's designers looking to ...January 4, 2012PoolsPool In A PickupThe cost of pool installation and maintenance didn't stop this band from finding a way to escape the scorching heat without turning up the AC.January 3, 2012HomeReaders React To POOLCORP RulingIn late November, POOLCORP and the FTC reached an agreement that prohibits the company from using threats and coercion to stop manufacturers from selling products to competitors. Here are two of two dozen responses the article.December 28, 2011BuilderSo Cal Builder Performs Miracle Pool Makeover For Well-Heeled HomeownerDesigner and builder Randy Beard of Pure Water Pools (Costa Mesa, Calif.) has established himself as one of Southern California's premier custom aquatics ...December 27, 2011ServicePleatco Names 2011 Perfect Pool Guy/Gal WinnersNow in its fourth year, Pleatco's 2011 Perfect Pool Guy and Gal Contest drew over 200 contestants seeking the only national award recognizing pool and spa service...December 25, 2011HomeNational Swimming Pool Foundation® Awards Research Grants Totaling $180,995December 22, 2011PoolsYucca Crater FinishedIn November of last year we showed you the plans in the making for Yucca Crater, an interactive art structure to be placed in the High Desert Test Site near California's Joshua Tree National Park. The project was finished and opened the weekend of Oct. 15.December 21, 2011BuilderA New Way to Line the Pool - Another Recycling Breakthrough?Green usually isn't a word you want to hear in association with pools, but Repurposed Materials might have a way to change your mind about that.December 19, 2011HomeJanuary 2012 AQUA Choice WinnerA home as unique as this one needs a pool to match. Built into the side of a steep cliff in West Kelowna, British Columbia, this home is the epitome of contemporary ...December 13, 2011Previous PagePage 192 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 ContentLuvari Above Ground Pools: Helping Independent Dealers Compete Bigger, Sell Smarter, and Grow Faster
