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Medusa's Slidewheel: A Rotating Water Slide

The attraction combines the speed of a water slide with the movement of a Ferris wheel, resulting in a thrill like never before.

December 1, 2022

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When Workers Become Rivals

Businesses must take steps to ensure they don’t lose valuable information when employees leave for the competition.

November 29, 2022

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Cracking the Pool Barrier Code

Residential pool fencing can help with drowning prevention and increase water safety.

November 29, 2022

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Vying for the Million Dollar Pool Design in Vegas

For the 2022 contest, entrants were tasked with designing a backyard oasis for a husband-and-wife pair of lawyers in Chicago, Ill.

November 22, 2022

A rooftop view of the winning design concept, created by Rance Schindler of Complete Exterior Solutions.

Subcontractors vs. In-house Talent, Which is Better?

When you are looking to start or grow a pool business, you have two paths to building your team. We identify the pros and cons of each method: subcontractors vs. in-house talent.

November 21, 2022

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The Pool of the Arches

This underground oasis sits in breathtaking darkness beneath the surface of Ramle, Israel.

November 15, 2022

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2022 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 2)

The PHTA International Awards of Excellence highlights the best builders and designers in the pool/spa industry for their remarkable work. We end our coverage of this year's award-winning projects with part two of the Merit winners.

November 15, 2022

Category: GEOMETRIC By: Southernwind Pools, McKinney, Texas

Hot Springs in Montana

Of the 120 known hot springs in Montana, about 20 are commercially operating today. One such example is Quinn’s Hot Springs, tucked into a remote location about an hour outside Missoula.

November 3, 2022

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Saving Water at the Filter

The choice of pool filter type impacts water usage, which is important in drought-stricken areas.

November 1, 2022

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2022 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 1)

In this year's PHTA Awards of Excellence program, the following pool installations received the fourth-highest accolade.

October 25, 2022

2022 Awards of Excellence: Bronze Winners

The PHTA Awards of Excellence program is proud to celebrate this year's Bronze winners. These designs are a testament to the imagination and skill of pool professionals from around the world.

October 19, 2022

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Busted: AI Technology Finds Undeclared Swimming Pools

The French government is employing artificial intelligence and aerial photography to find homes with undeclared swimming pools to boost tax revenues.

October 11, 2022

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6 Ways to Stretch Chlorine

Save time and money by using less chlorine with these helpful tips.

A rooftop view of the winning design concept, created by Rance Schindler of Complete Exterior Solutions.

Vying for the Million Dollar Pool Design in Vegas

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Subcontractors vs. In-house Talent, Which is Better?

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Pearls of Pool Service Wisdom

Category: GEOMETRIC By: Southernwind Pools, McKinney, Texas

2022 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 2)

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