Spas

The Building Blocks of Beauty

We offer a glimpse into a spa construction that used extreme alternative materials: a rock-solid, tight-radius spillover spa made out of foam blocks.

January 17, 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: 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

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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2022 Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

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

October 11, 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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Custom and Commercial Spa Installations

The differences in residential spa installations versus commercial projects are vast, but the goal is the same: a satisfied customer.

September 6, 2022

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Through the Hot Tub Glass

Thanks to the innovations of a German design firm, you can now own the world’s first all-glass hot tub model — complete with a customizable LED lighting system.

May 3, 2022

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Carry On, Backyard Renaissance

Data shows that demand for pool construction remains high.

September 29, 2021

Photo courtesy All Seasons Pools & Spas

Re-Linking the Pool/Spa Supply Chain

How some pool and spa companies are dealing with product shortages.

September 28, 2021

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Splendid Spa Installations

A spa is like a diamond: beautiful by itself, but the setting can really make it soar.

September 28, 2021

Photos courtesy Bradford Products

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When Should Salt Be Added to Newly Plastered Pools?

Wait until complete carbonation of the plaster before adding NaCl to salt pools.

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Fast Fall Close

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The Effects of Poor Pool Chemistry on Heating Systems

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Service in the Growing Vacation Rental Market

4 Tips for Pool and Spa Retailers Replacing QuickBooks POS

4 Tips for Pool and Spa Retailers Replacing QuickBooks POS

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