Karen ErstadKaren Erstad joined the staff of AQUA magazine in 2001. She served as Senior Editor before becoming a full-time stay-at-home mother in 2007. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and lives in Madison, Wisc.GuniteClever Spa TreatmentOut-of-the box design for an off-the-shelf portable spa.March 18, 2008HomeAward-winning landscape and water feature project in OntarioAQUA Choice Awards: Tumber & Associates leaves no stone behind.March 17, 2008PoolsAward-winning pool project in Conroe, TexasAQUA Choice Awards: Wise Pool Company designs a space that is both enormous and elegant.March 17, 2008RetailCover ConsiderationsInstalling and maintaining auto covers to keep customers -- and covers -- happy.September 11, 2007BuilderPrairie StyleRenovation harmonizes backyard and surroundings.September 11, 2007BuilderHydraulic MasterpieceThe crisp, contemporary design is a jaw dropper, too.August 11, 2007RetailCovering Your AssetsCapturing replacement-cover sales.August 11, 2007ServiceGot Algae?Thoughts on where it came from and how to get rid of and prevent it.July 11, 2007HomeWhat Went Right In PhoenixCommunity leaders tirelessly promote water safety, and everyone benefits.July 11, 2007BuilderAquamarine DreamMulti-level marvel has spa, dive pool and exercise pool.July 11, 2007Previous PagePage 6 of 14Next PageTop StoriesBusiness OperationsBrand on the RunBuckle up — the results are in! We’re thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 Truck & Van Contest. This year’s standouts are in a lane all their own.Outdoor LivingWhere Do We Even Start?PoolsPerfecting Substrates: The Importance of Bonding AgentsOutdoor LivingThe Entertainer's Oasis: Bringing Paradise to the BackyardSponsored ContentEnjoy Summer Like a Pro with Aiper Day & the Scuba X1 Pro Max