Barrett KilmerBarrett Kilmer, has been on the editorial staff of AQUA magazine since 2000. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and currently lives in Madison, Wisc.BuilderThe Bold Future Of Pool Design SoftwareMany AQUA readers have been around long enough to remember when everybody designed pools with paper, pencils and protractors. Some still design that way, and wouldn't dream of doing it differently. Others, however, take advantage of various pool design software systems, which add flexibility and a bit of style to the process. And each year, it seems, the renderings designers produce on the programs get more and more realistic.June 30, 2011HomeForum Question Of The Week:In a surprising reversal, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled perhaps as many as one million previously approved drain covers in late May. The move came after questions were raised about the testing methods used in the original approval process.June 28, 2011SafetyAQUA's Roundup Of Pool And Spa Safety ProductsTo co-opt and slightly alter a popular advertising adage, safety sells. The following companies offer a wide range of safety products that do the double duty of keeping customers safe while keeping registers ringing. One really can do well by doing good.June 27, 2011RetailAboveground Pool Dealers Talk About Online CompetitionOne thing that stood out in our State of the Industry survey was the growing chorus of complaints about the unfair advantage online retailers have over their bricks-and-mortar brethren.June 16, 2011ProductsRhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin Tours Hayward Pool Products Plant In Effort To Close The "Skills Gap"Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) visited the Hayward Pool Products’ facility in North Kingston, Rhode Island in early June on a mission to strengthen the partnership between ...June 16, 2011SpasPoolandspa.com President Dan Harrison Talks About Online Vs. Traditional Spa And Pool RetailDan Harrison is president of poolandspa.com, an online retailer of pool and spa parts based in Las Vegas, Nev. He's also operated traditional retail outlets, including AQUA 100 Hall of Fame member Long Island Hot Tubs and, more recently, Las Vegas Hot Tubs. We called Harrison to get his thoughts on the differences between selling from a server and selling out of a store.June 2, 2011HomeNational Swimming Pool Foundations Appoints New Board MembersThe National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) has announced the appointment of two new members to the board of directors: Franceen Gonzales, corporate director of aquatics for Great Wolf Resorts, Madison, Wis., and Dr. Anita Sayed, (president and CEO of Colorado Time Systems, Loveland, Colo.June 2, 2011ProductsHayward Pool Products To Appear On Popular Home Improvement ShowHayward's Energy Solutions pool products will be featured on the popular home improvement show Designing Spaces, Friday, June 3, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern on Lifetime. The show will focus on helpful tips for enjoying the swimming pool experience while being environmentally responsible.June 1, 2011HomeLas Vegas Builder Hosts Safety EventMore than 500 attended Paragon Pools’ annual Float Like A Duck water safety event at the Heinrich YMCA on Saturday, May 21. The event, now in its eight year, was held in conjunction with National Water Safety Month. “Entire families come to the event eager to learn what they can do to keep everyone safe at their home pools, at public pools and at the lake,” said Joe Vassallo, president of Las Vegas-based Paragon Pools and a longtime water safety advocate. “Exposing every family member to good water safety practices and lifesaving skills is key to making everyone responsible poolside.” The three-hour event featured exhibits, hands-on activities, learn-to-float classes, parent-infant swim instruction, games and open swimming in the award-winning YMCA water park. Prizes were provided by the YMCA and Leslies Pool Supply. Appearing at the event were local news personalities, a firetruck and firefighters, and the Float Like A Duck Mascot, Duckie. For more information about water safety or the Float Like A Duck program, visit www.paragonpoolslv.com.May 31, 2011RetailQ&A With Richard AnnisOhio Pools & Spas has been selling backyard recreational products since the Eisenhower administration to its countless customers in Northeastern Ohio. The ...May 11, 2011Previous PagePage 16 of 28Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersThe 2025 Awards of Excellence Silver winners are here! These stunning projects shine a spotlight on what’s possible when creativity meets craftsmanship.BuilderSmall Business With a Big ImpactBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold WinnersLegislationPump Motors, Heaters, and Controls Face Legislative ChangeSponsored ContentStay Ahead With Heritage Pool+
