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Showrooming: Not Necessarily a Bad Thing

You see it all the time: Someone's in your store looking at your product, and he cracks out a smartphone to compare prices. What do you do? We have some talking points and strategies.

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A Chalk Artist Tackles the Swimming Pool

This woman specializes in street painting, or mind-bending chalk art. Check out one project we especially liked — a recreation of a classic photo of Rita Haywoth by the pool.

Proposed Pool Cleans Polluted Water for Swimming

This project would take water from one of New York's most polluted waterways and turn it into swimmable, clean water.

Put A Lid On It: Spa Cover Roundup

For customers who have invested in a hot tub, a cover is an essential piece of equipment. Here, we look at cover offerings from a slew of manufacturers.

The Maintenance-Free Conundrum

As technology advances, are we getting closer to the maintenance-free pool and spa? See what these builders and designers say.

The Mirrored Surface Of Time

After sitting empty for 10 years, the reflecting pools at Detroit's Wayne State University have been restored. See the historical photos and read more about the project.

Product Focus: Portable Spas 2013

Looking for a new portable spa to carry? We asked manufacturers to send us info on their new or bestselling spa models — take a look at what they shared in our product roundup.

Floating Pool Wins Kickstarter Funding

The +Pool, a project that seeks to install a swimming pool in New York's East River, has successfully met its $250,000 fundraising goal.

Dousing the Flames

The pools you sell, build and service are more than sources of entertainment — they can also serve as a priceless resource during a fire. Our senior editor shares an important story.

Human Touches

Waterfeature designer and installer Jerry Romano shares a few methods to make your poolscapes more interactive, fun and exciting.

Best Practices for Extending the Life of a Spa

Customers want their hot tubs to last as long as possible. Here, Dimension One Spas shares tips for proper spa care that'll keep things running smoother, longer.

Check this Out: Vintage Pics of Celebrities in Pools

This slideshow features rare, stunning images of the Beatles, Sophia Loren and Orson Welles enjoying swimming pools — take a look!

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