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.RetailOpen House At Hot Tub Store Draws HordesMike Hughes is the owner of Firemaster, a pool and spa builder and retailer in Evansville, Ind. AQUA spoke with him recently about a wildly successful sales event his company held...June 4, 2012HomeDOJ Issues Decision On Portable Lifts And The ADALast week we reported that the U.S. Department of Justice had extended the deadline for compliance with the ADA deadline for existing pools and spas to Jan. 31, 2013. Since then, the DOJ has posted some new information, including a sheet of questions and answers that addresses some of the common areas of confusion and a five-page Technical Assistance Document that outlines the reasons for the ADA regulations, explains which pools need to be made accessible and defines “readily achievable barrier removal.”May 31, 2012HomeNews Briefs: Swimways, HalosSource, Filbur, Dur-A-Flex• Swimways, a maker of pool toys, games and more, and the creator of a program that helps kids learn to swim, held its inaugural National Learn To Swim Day on May 19. The nationwide campaign, timed to coincide with National Water Safety Month, was an effort to teach people about the importance of giving children swim lessons.May 29, 2012SpasHot Tub Council Seats AvailableThe APSP’s Hot Tub Council is looking for member hot tub manufacturers to serve on the council to help advocate for the industry and address common concerns. Among the issues the council is dealing with are research on the industry, standards writing and regulations at the federal, state and local levels.May 29, 2012RetailViking Spas Honored At White House CeremonyViking Spas, maker of the Viking and Destiny River hot tub brands, was presented with the President's prestigious "E" Award by U.S. Commerce Secretary ...May 24, 2012HomePSP To Be Featured On DIY Network's Backyard ShowDIY Network’s Extra Yardage will take a behind-the-scenes look at last year’s Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo (PSP) in a one-hour special highlighting the hottest trends in backyard living.May 24, 2012RetailChris Brady Discusses The British Backyard IndustryHow's the weather there? It's about 80 Fahrenheit here. We're probably about 10 degrees more than it should be, as well. Hopefully that's a very good sign ...May 17, 2012HomeNSPF Offers New Online Safety Training CoursesSix new online compliance training courses are now on the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) website and may be accessed at www.nspf.org. The courses are Hearing Conservation, Lock and Tag, Forklift Safety, Fall Protection, Scaffold Safety, and Ladder Safety. An additional course, Personal Protective Equipment, previously introduced in English, is now available in Spanish. The courses are $19.95 per registrant, per course.Course Descriptions:May 15, 2012HomeBusiness Briefs: Anthony & Sylvan, DeltaUV, CoverLogix, Water Tech, American Home ShieldAnthony & Sylvan Pool Corporation has opened an online retail store at www.anthonysylvan.com. On the new site, customers will be able to purchase a wide variety of products, including Anthony & Sylvan brand chemicals, maintenance equipment, pool parts and toys. Customers can also utilize the site to schedule their next service appointment in areas where available, as well as learn more about pool maintenance programs, according to the company.May 15, 2012HomeAPSP Sets Agenda For Industry SummitThe Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) will unveil the results of a year’s worth of consumer research during its 2012 Industry Summit, scheduled for Aug. 14-15 in Chicago’s Hilton Rosemont Hotel.May 10, 2012Previous PagePage 8 of 28Next PageTop StoriesBuilderSmall Business With a Big ImpactA Wisconsin sauna builder is making big moves in his local community and beyond, for the good of expanding his small business and promoting the healing benefits of sauna.Builder2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold WinnersLegislationPump Motors, Heaters, and Controls Face Legislative ChangeBuilderDesigning Rooftop and Podium Deck Pools and SpasSponsored ContentStay Ahead With Heritage Pool+
