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Keeping the Family Business in Business: What You Need to Know About Succession

After their dad unexpectedly passed away, Tara Onthank and her siblings had to quickly sort out the family business. This is what she learned from the experience.

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iGarden Debuts in Europe: Redefining Outdoor Living at IFA 2025

How to Court Banks for Favorable Terms

While banks are healing, it's still tricky for small business owners to secure a loan. But we have advice to make getting a "yes" a lot easier.

The Submarine Pool Cover

This cover functions as a safety cover, solar cover and automatic cover — all in one. We have the details as well as a product video.

Buying the Family Business

After years of watching your parents run their pool store, you're interested in taking over. Where do you start? Check out this advice from the expert.

A Pool - From the Printer?

One architect is planning to build an entire home, pool and pool house with a 3-D printer. Crazy, or the wave of the future?

Why Vinyl Designers Could Be the Next Big Thing

Customers are increasingly looking for a pool that's unique and tailor made for them. And for many, that means vinyl.

A Perfect Oasis

An artist installed a small swimming pool in the middle of the Mojave Desert. How do you get to it? Get the GPS coordinates and find it on your own.

Portable Spa Installations: The Crucial Site Visit

When installing a new hot tub, it's on you to spot potential problems before work begins — both you and your customer will be happier for it.

Making Memorable Commercials

Thinking about filming a TV ad for your pool business? A pro shares her experience and offers advice.

Reflecting The Florida Sunshine

In Florida, the aquatic lifestyle reigns supreme. For renown pool builder Brian Van Bower, Florida is more than his home state — it's a state of mind that leaves an impression in each and every project.

The Pool Industry: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful

It's a tale of two industries. On one hand, professional builders continue to craft stunning works of art; on the other hand, our industry still sees lapses in safety with potentially serious consequences.

Manufacturer News

Manufacturers Collaborate on Pool Cover Interface

Two large industry manufacturers have worked together to produce an automatic pool cover interface, which integrates pool cover control with comprehensive backyard automation systems.

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