Kirstin PiresKirstin Pires, has been on the editorial staff of AQUA magazine since 2002. She has a B.A. in art from Carleton College and M.A. in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C., and currently lives in Madison, Wisc.HomeThe editor on AQUA's Web site redesignThe editor shares her favorite features of the new AquaMagazine.com.March 24, 2008RetailSmall ScentsFragrance may be a modest line item, but it packs a perception punch.March 18, 2008HomeLooking forward to the 2008 pool and spa industryA few things to look forward to in 2008.March 18, 2008BuilderHeat HistoryEnvironmental concerns and fuel scarcities are perhaps some of the first things that come to mind when talking about pool heating.March 18, 2008HomeWhy We Say "Ahhh"The editor examines why it feels great to be in water.March 18, 2008HomeTrading Places - One Editor bids adieu and a familiar face returns to AQUAOne Editor bids adieu and a familiar face returns to AQUA.March 18, 2008RetailA roundup of 2008 vinyl-liner pool pattern designsGet ready for 2008’s new designs.March 18, 2008HomePattern ParadeGet ready for 2008’s new design.March 18, 2008BuilderPool and spa safety regulations could mean more visits from building inspectorNew pool and spa safety laws could mean more attention from building inspectors.March 17, 2008HomeFilter FriendsWhether you’re a retailer, a builder or a service tech, you probably spend some time with filter media every day.March 17, 2008Previous PagePage 4 of 13Next 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