Michael PopkeMichael Popke is a freelance writer based in Madison, Wis., and a former editor at AQUA and Athletic Business. He now owns Two Lakes Media and has won awards for his writing.Builder'Every Vessel Should Be a Water Feature'Designer Skip Phillips shares the secrets — from easy tricks to elaborate planning — in creating purposeful elements of aquatic design.June 10, 2021Retail2021: A Special Year for SanitizationThe following content is supported by one of our advertising partners. To learn more about sponsored content, click here.June 1, 2021NewsWatkins Wellness’ Mike Dunn Retires After 42-Year CareerSince Mike Dunn entered the hot tub manufacturing business in 1979 — as a teenager helping his father Jack run Hawkeye Spas in Corona, Calif. — the industry has evolved from purveyor of a “party product” (Dunn’s words) to a provider of powerful products that improve people’s lives. When he says “these are not your father’s hot tubs anymore,” he means it.April 27, 2021BuilderConcrete Countertop Solutions Helps Builders Leverage Backyard RenaissanceThe following content is supported by one of our advertising partners. To learn more about sponsored content, click here.April 13, 2021RetailGet SmartA look at the key players in the emerging in-pool smart sensors category.April 1, 2021BuilderTara Emphasizes Vinyl Liner Replacement MarketThe following content is supported by one of our advertising partners. To learn more about sponsored content, click here.March 2, 2021BuilderEverything Old...is New AgainThe pandemic sparked a backyard renaissance throughout the world. Here, three builders share their favorite backyard renovations.March 2, 2021RetailThe Evolution of Cover Lifting DevicesLess than a quarter century ago, spa cover lifting devices didn’t exist; today, they come standard with just about every spa cover sold.February 18, 2021RetailSpa Covers: Conquering COVID ChallengesFrom material shortages to workplace restrictions, spa cover suppliers share how they adapted during the pandemic.February 11, 2021BuilderWelcome to the NeighborhoodA New Jersey company becomes the go-to builder for a neighborhood of homes with high-end pools — all heavily equipped with Pentair products.November 23, 2020Previous PagePage 4 of 6Next PageTop StoriesOutdoor LivingThe Entertainer's Oasis: Bringing Paradise to the BackyardHere's how builders turn a client’s vision into pool joy for the entire family.Swim SpasSwimming UpstreamBusiness OperationsRudy Stankowitz: After the StormBusiness Operations3 Alternate Ways to Get More Pool LeadsSponsored ContentiGarden K Series Raises the Bar in Automated Pool Cleaning with Six-Hour Runtime