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.BuilderLearning how to incorporate vanishing edges into a pool and spa projectTake inspiration from subtle touches with big impact.March 17, 2008HomeRecord-setting winter weather will help spring pool and spa salesThe editor hopes the record-setting winter weather leads to record-setting spring sales!March 14, 2008HomeLook Back, Go ForwardThe editor takes a fresh look at some old issues.September 11, 2007HomeJoin UpThe editor encourages you to contribute your time and talents to benefit the industry.August 11, 2007RetailPut A Lid On It!With the option of "putting the top down," clients extend the season -- and the enjoyment -- of their pools.August 11, 2007Home(Data) Mining Our BusinessThe editor offers kudos to the organizations that are improving access to an accurate picture of the marketplace.July 11, 2007BuilderThe Edgiest EdgeArtist/Scientist/Alchemist David Knox is on the edge of design.July 11, 2007HomeGoodbye And HelloThe editor says good-bye to Becky, hello to Jenna.June 11, 2007BuilderFriction LostIt may seem counterintuitive to look to filters for better system efficiency. But as pressure on resources increases, every component in a system must do its part.June 11, 2007BuilderGood Fences Make Good PoolsYour fence installations should be just as professional as you are.May 11, 2007Previous PagePage 5 of 13Next PageTop StoriesPoolsPerfecting Substrates: The Importance of Bonding AgentsConcrete bonding agents play a crucial role in ensuring a strong and durable bond between shotcrete and plaster in swimming pools.Outdoor LivingThe Entertainer's Oasis: Bringing Paradise to the BackyardSwim SpasSwimming UpstreamBusiness OperationsRudy Stankowitz: After the StormSponsored ContentiGarden K Series Raises the Bar in Automated Pool Cleaning with Six-Hour Runtime