AQUA EditorsPoolsDoll Too Real For PoolLast July at the Holmes Aquatic Center in University Park, Texas, a lifeguard told a mother she had to dress her daughter's lifelike doll in a bathing suit if she wanted to bring it back to the swimming pool because it was "creeping her out."September 22, 2011SpasFree-Pool Deal Hot, But Not Hot EnoughLast March, Barrett, owner of North West Wholesale, a pool and hot tub company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, bet approximately $550,000, or the equivalent value of every pool ...September 19, 2011BuilderEast River Pool Coming To New York?Probably the most eco-friendly swim is in an ocean or river. Unfortunately, some bodies of water have been polluted to unsafe levels of contamination. However, a team of designers in New York, with the help of an international engineering firm, has a plan to overcome, or rather, filter out this mess.September 12, 2011HomeThe New Adventures Of Phil The PoolmanWe've been looking for some new and entertaining dialogue for Phil and his friends in the pool business. The bit of mischief above comes to us from Mark Campanelli. Mark runs Sparkling Pool Service, a one-man service company serving Calistoga, St. Helena and Santa Rosa in Northern California. He also writes songs, plays piano and sings in his truck. He will receive a highly coveted AQUA t-shirt, and a friendly slap on the back next time I see him.September 1, 2011SpasSecond Life For Wooden Hot TubsA skilled woodworker transforms old tubs into tables, chairs and other functional pieces.August 26, 2011ServiceSpotlight: Stewart Vernon, CEO, America's Swimming Pool Company, Macon, Ga.A long with opening new pool service companies, ASP also does franchise conversions. What motivates a service company owner to become a franchisee?August 25, 2011HomeNew Pool And Spa Products For August 2011AQUA takes a look at some new and updated spa and pool products from industry suppliers.August 22, 2011BuilderBook Review: Scott Cohen's PoolscapesOne of Schiffer Publishing's newest titles, Scott Cohen's Poolscapes: Refreshing Ideas for the Ultimate Backyard Resort, written by Scott Cohen and Elizabeth Lexau, ...August 12, 2011SpasHydropool Dealers Donate Swim Spa To Injured Vets"It's all about giving back," says Bill Brady, owner of Cobra Pools & Spas in Perth, Ontario, about the group of pool and spa dealers from across Canada that installed ...August 9, 2011HomeAQUA Adds Major Talent to Editorial StaffAQUA is very pleased to announce Eric Herman has joined its editorial staff.August 4, 2011Previous PagePage 195 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
