Outdoor Living

Proportion: Element of Beauty, Key to Harmony

We explore two basic methods to learning proportion, or the comparative relation between the size of things you see, in backyard design.

May 24, 2023

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Ramp Up Your Renovations

How to build a profitable and efficient renovation devision.

April 4, 2023

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How to 10x Your Renovations Revenue

Helpful suggestions on how builders can get more revenue from each new renovation job.

March 16, 2023

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Hidden in the Arctic

A remote escape in the Finnish Lapland offers luxury amid one of the world’s harshest climates.

December 15, 2022

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2022 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

The PHTA International Awards of Excellence highlights the best builders and designers in the pool/spa industry for their remarkable work. We start our month-long coverage with the Gold-winning projects.

October 5, 2022

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More Than A Pool: Redefining the Outdoor Living Space

The homeowner’s view on what they want from their backyard environment has changed.

August 9, 2022

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Ditch the Drought: Thoughtful Swimming Pool Designs That Use Less Water

Tips for reducing water waste through good design practice and proper maintenance.

July 28, 2022

Water features like the rainfall on this contemporary pool project increase aeration and evaporation. They should be set to run during the times of day they will be most appreciated.

Stealing Nocturnal Scenes

Explore the ingenious applications of landscape and architectural lighting.

July 7, 2022

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Inside-Out: The Latest in Outdoor Living

We discuss rising trends and new materials in decking, as well as a shift in the direction and function of backyard design.

June 14, 2022

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A Different Kind of Pool Table

This luxury set of swimming-pool-inspired tables was designed to bring a hint of the backyard oasis into the living room.

May 24, 2022

Connect the Interior With the Outdoor Pool

Connecting the home’s interior and exterior is not as hard as it sounds.

April 7, 2022

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At the Tipping Point

A new outdoor kitchen design by Splinterworks turns the backyard barbecue into a futuristic work of art.

March 22, 2022

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Proportion: Element of Beauty, Key to Harmony

We explore two basic methods to learning proportion, or the comparative relation between the size of things you see, in backyard design.

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The State of the Industry in Marketing

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The Effects of Chemistry on Water Quality

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2023 State of the Industry: Builder Report

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ASR Prevention

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