Pools: Page 58

Pool Builder Makes Waves in New Reality Show

Animal Planet is debuting a new series about pool builder Lucas Congdon and his firm, Lucas Lagoons. We have all the details.

Lucas Congdon, second from left, and his pool-building team.

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Borates: Once Per Year

Haviland

Once per year, Haviland reminds you that borates help maintain ideal water quality – and only need to be tested and reapplied once per year.

Borates: Once Per Year

Pursuing The Sublime

In a surprise turn, a pool project turns into an entire home renovation.

Photos courtesy of HydroScapes

World Class Aquatic Center Nears Completion

Trinidad and Tobago will soon have a world-class aquatic facility.

The Art and Science of Quality

What is quality, and how do you measure it? Pool builder Al Curtis shares his philosophy.

Spinning Solutions

A waterwheel adds old-world charm to this high-end Texas project.

A Test-Tip Registry

Accurate water testing is one of the cornerstones of effective pool and spa service. Need a refresher? Here's a guide to keeping your tests as accurate as possible.

Glass Roots: A Tile Artist Shares His Story

Jimmy Reed is becoming one of the industry's biggest names in tile. Here, he explains why he's so passionate about the material and takes us through some of his favorite projects.

Natural Origins: The Pursuit of a Chemical-Free Pool

Is a chemical-free pool possible? According to Peter Petrich of BIOTOP, it is. Here, we chat with him about the Natural Pool, the Living Pool, how they work and why they're the wave of the future.

The Deepest Deep End

If you like the deep end, this pool is for you. With a staggering depth of 130 feet, the Y-40 Deep Joy, located in Italy, now holds the title as the world's deepest pool.

An Aboveground Free-For-All

For the first time, the aboveground pool comes in a freeform shape. At a price point higher than the average aboveground but lower than a gunite pool, dealers say the new model is helping them break into a new niche market.

Photo of an aboveground pool in a sloped backyard. All photos courtesy of Radiant Pools

Need a Photographer? Houzz Can Help

For pool builders, photos speak louder than words. To help all-too-busy pool builders grow their photographic portfolios, Houzz has unveiled its new Photographer Network to match builders with local photographers. Learn more here.

Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products Could Taint Swimming Pools

A new study from Purdue University has found a wide range of pharmaceuticals and chemicals from personal care products in swimming pools, possibly interacting with chlorine to produce disinfection byproducts with unknown properties and health effects.

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