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.BuilderDream Home, Dream PoolMasterful attention to detail helped Texas Pools craft this one-of-a-kind backyard paradise.April 30, 2019BuilderFire and RainThe following content is supported by one of our advertising partners. To learn more about sponsored content, click here.March 19, 2019HomeOlympic Gold Medal Cheater Riles Former Swim RefFor three years, I was a USA Swimming-certified stroke and turn official, which means I stood at the end of a pool for hours making sure each and every swimmer in my lane (or, as was more typical, my lanes) legally executed their strokes. If not, it was my duty to disqualify that swimmer. Most of the DQs I issued were to kids 14 and younger, and I'm pretty sure the majority of them knew they screwed up before I even raised my arm to report the infraction to the head referee.August 9, 2012PoolsDigital Specifications1. High-Resolution PDF filesWith the correct settings, you can send a single high-resolution PDF file. To ensure the best quality for your ad:September 10, 2007Previous PagePage 6 of 6Top 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
