AQUA EditorsPoolsLittle Croc Creates Little Chaos, But Giant Python Clears The PoolSwimmers were surprised, though not particularly frightened, to find a small crocodile in a public swimming pool in the city of Darwin, Australia, early in September. Lifeguard Tim Dupe, who retrieved the creature as oblivious bathers swam around it, said he initially thought it was a rubber toy. But the 16-inch freshwater crocodile was real, and was snapping its jaws when Dupe fished it out. A rubber band soon fixed that problem.October 19, 2011PoolsWorld's 10 Coolest Hotel PoolsThe pools were selected for their outstanding visual appeal and the imagination used in their creation.October 19, 2011BuilderGuitar-Shaped Pool Rocks Canadian BackyardGarry McBurney thought he wanted a hot tub when he walked into Aqua-Tech headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but was singing a very different tune when he ...October 18, 2011BuilderAn Extreme SolutionCustom aquatic design often means unraveling a host of tricky technical problems, explains Jamison C. Ori of Chicago's Rosebrook Pools. And when it comes to ...October 11, 2011RetailNew Pool And Spa Products For October 2011AQUA takes a look at some new and updated spa and pool products from industry suppliers.October 10, 2011PoolsUnderwater ArtPool and spa service professionals, in particular, can relate to Danny Clark's story. A photographer in Houston, Clark was noticing a lot of photographers entering ...October 6, 2011BuilderBetter Business Practices Means Better Pool BuildingA renowned master of custom residential swimming pool design and construction, David Tisherman is also famous for his unabridged commentary about the shortcomings ...October 5, 2011RetailOctober 2011 Spotlight: Brenda Murr, Vice President, Mermaid Pool, Spa & Patio, Muncie, Ind.Mermaid does a good job of pulling the community into its charity events, principally to benefit BioGuard Splash for CF, a nationwide fundraiser in support of ...October 3, 2011BuilderBook Review: "International Award Winning Pools, Spas and Water Environments II"Recently released by Schiffer Publishing, International Award Winning Pools, Spas & Water Environments II, by Virginia Martino, Joseph Vassallo and ...September 29, 2011RetailSucceed In Spa Sales By Doing What Costco Can't DoThe dedicated, brick-and-mortar spa retailer faces tough adversaries in warehouse stores and internet sites, both of which offer low prices for equipment and chemicals. That's ...September 28, 2011Previous PagePage 194 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 ContentThe Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI
