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Akari Sauna House: Where Brooklyn Goes to Find Its Chill

A Brooklyn sauna house offers a quiet, Japanese-inspired escape from city life.

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The Mid-Range Pool

As buyers rethink budgets, space and long-term value, vinyl and fiberglass package pools are finding new momentum as flexible, attainable options for today’s backyard.

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Arizona Veteran Receives Fiberglass Pool Donation in Thanks for Service

This Arizona builder turned a backyard installation into a meaningful act of gratitude for one Army family.

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This Library Comes With a Pool (Kind Of)

A purple-hued shallow pool reimagines water as more than a decorative feature, turning public architecture into a playful space for connection.

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Next Level Pool Hydraulics

A deeper dive into pool hydraulics reveals how small design choices can have a major impact on system performance.

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Industry Spotlight: Lyon Financial

Understanding how financing influences buying decisions is critical to closing more projects.

2026 State of the Industry: Builder Report

As builder backlogs return to more traditional levels, the 2026 Builder Report explores how pool and spa builders are adapting, expanding services and planning more strategically for the year ahead.

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The New Cold Standard in Outdoor Living Design

Cold plunges are moving from spa novelties to must-have features in modern, wellness-driven outdoor living design.

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Home Inspection at the Deep End

Pre-sale pool inspections help homeowners spot costly issues before they scare off buyers.

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Business Operations

The "Unimagined" Backyard: Why the 2026 Retail Must-Have Isn't a SKU

Retailers are finding that the real 2026 must-have isn’t a product at all, but the ability to sell a lifestyle-driven backyard experience built around how customers want to live, not what they want to buy.

This homeowner loved their pool but was only getting seasonal use out of it. Once we added the lighting package, it completely changed how they used the space — turned it into a year-round environment, and created the essential 'mood' factor that sets pools apart.

What Your Pool Company is Really Worth — And Why Many Owners Misjudge It

Most pool company owners think they know what their business is worth, but a closer look at margins, operations and buyer expectations often tells a very different story.

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Introducing the Aboveground Pool Coalition

Manufacturers and industry leaders have united to form a new coalition aimed at strengthening the aboveground pool market through advocacy, education and a more unified voice.

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