Pools: Page 71

Slat Covers Rise in Popularity

Automatic pool covers make ownership a lot easier, but there's one drawback: limited capabilities for custom shapes. Enter PVC slats, an attractive system that can cover pools of almost any shape with no tracks or lead bars. Take a look and learn how they work.

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iGarden Debuts in Europe: Redefining Outdoor Living at IFA 2025

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iGarden makes its European debut with smart, design-forward pool and garden solutions.

iGarden Debuts in Europe: Redefining Outdoor Living at IFA 2025

A (Lazy) River Runs Through It

How do you build a lazy river in a small residential backyard? And how do you do it while making room for a spa, outdoor kitchen and lounging areas? Builder Mike Farley tackled the challenge and shares his story here.

Photos courtesy of Claffey Pools

Biomimicry: What it is and Why it Matters in the Pool Industry

Biomimicry. It's a fascinating scientific practice that has a real impact on our everyday lives. And it also has a lot of crossover with the world of natural swimming pools. In this blog post, James Robyn examines the relationship between the two.

Healing Waters: The Rise of Hydrotherapy Pools

Rehabilitative aquatic environments are growing in popularity — and that hasn't gone unnoticed by pool industry pros. Learn more about the science behind hydrotherapy pools and the customers who are interested in them.

Spotlight: All The Elements Of Fun

Take a vinyl liner pool and add a grotto, slide, splash deck and spillover spa, and you have one incredibly fun backyard project. Read the details here.

The Legacy of Jade Mountain

We explore one of the most breathtaking aquatic environments ever created: Jade Mountain in St. Lucia.

Unlicensed Pool Contractors Nabbed in California Sting

After a statewide sting, nearly 80 unlicensed contractors were charged for operating without a license — including those who claimed to be pool contractors. Read how it all went down.

Green & Growing

Sphagnum moss in combination with low levels of chlorine is proving to be an effective sanitizer regimen. Read how it works.

Honest Reflections

Landscape and aquatic artist Ray Morrow shares how he approaches his work from an emotional standpoint — and why it makes for better results.

Product Focus: 2013's Vinyl Products

The vinyl liner is like a swimsuit — it's sleek, stylish and covers everything that needs to be covered. Oh, and new patterns come out every year. See the new designs here.

Pool Pumps To Be ENERGY STAR Certified

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its first ENERGY STAR specification for pool pumps, offering the federal rating system to help consumers identify energy efficient equipment.

An Indoor Pool on a Massive Scale

Think you’ve seen some grand indoor pool projects? How about a pool that's more than 1,100 feet long?

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