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January 2020 New Spa and Pool Products

Ring in the new year with new products. Take a look at what is new this month.

Adventures in Pool Building: Baja, California

A remote location and extreme conditions produce an epic tale of construction.

Aerial view of pool and lagoon construction. Note the depots of supplies stacked in the sand, including palm trees and pipe, along with active heavy hydraulic equipment (material handler, backhoe and wheel dozer).

What Would You Do: Staying Warm

Service technicians living in seasonal areas know how important it is to protect themselves from the negative effects of colder temperatures. So how do you stay warm?

Pantone Selects “Classic Blue” as 2020 Color of the Year

Certainly a fitting hue for the pool and spa industry.

A Holiday Homily: Being Who We Are

During this nostalgic time of year, Senior Editor Eric Herman reflects on where he’s been and thinks ahead to what the new decade will bring.

PHTA Executive Team Grows with New VP of Marketing

In the newly created position, Janay Rickwalder will oversee PHTA's marketing and communication initiatives and lead the business development department.

How A Leak Changed History

Angkor, a city in what is now Cambodia, was known for its incredibly sophisticated water containment system — which, unfortunately, was also its undoing.

Buying Pool Routes: Advice, Mistakes and Lessons Learned

Buying a pool route is a great way to get a leg up on the competition, but you need to be smart about who you buy from and how you buy it.

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Cloudy Water, Algae Problems Worse Than Expected

New evidence reveals 47% of pool owners in Florida and California had trouble with their pool water last year. Here's how to quantify the problem.

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Watershape University Acquires WaterShapes.com

The publication will now be the official voice of Watershape University.

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Throwing Shade in Outdoor Spaces

Shade structures offer the protection homeowners need to utilize their outdoor spaces year-round.

The Sunny Baker San Marco umbrella from Fiberlite Umbrellas is made of woodgrain fiberglass and is available in a number of colors.

Business Briefs

Hot Tub Supplier Offering Free Spas in Fun Promotion

If it snows or rains ½ inch or more on Christmas Day in Aqua Living markets, hot tubs over $5,000 purchased in those markets between Dec 3 and Dec 21 will be issued a full refund.

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