A World of Pure Illumination

Jul 9, 2014

photo of pool lighting light-show Everyone can admit that lighting plays an important role in creating an? atmosphere. While in-pool lighting continues to make a big splash, it’s not the only way to jazz up a pool. From floating orbs to glow-in-the-dark decor and all-in-one discotheques, there’s a spectrum of inexpensive, retail-ready options to make nighttime swimming a bit more special. (And as a bonus, many can be used on dry land as well, making these amphibious toys a great choice for in-store displays.)

Shown: GAME’s Solar Underwater Light Show

Rosalina Luo

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Upselling Shade: How One Builder Heats Up New Sales While Keeping Customers Cool

Upselling Shade: How One Builder Heats Up New Sales While Keeping Customers Cool

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Reviewing Vanishing-Edge Design Protocol

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Pool Covers: Tips From the Pros

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Taking Care of Fiberglass Pool Surfaces

Business Operations

Rudy Stankowitz: Perception is Reality

First impressions are crucial, as they instantly shape the customer relationship and the perceived value of your service.

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Upselling Shade: How One Builder Heats Up New Sales While Keeping Customers Cool

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Shade is an easy upsell — especially with Mod Shades, which offer strong margins, commercial-grade quality and minimal effort compared to other sun protection structures.

Upselling Shade: How One Builder Heats Up New Sales While Keeping Customers Cool

Reviewing Vanishing-Edge Design Protocol

Revisit important design considerations for a pool, or any water vessel, with a vanishing edge.

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Pool Covers: Tips From the Pros

Learn new tips and tricks for the installation and maintenance of pool covers from a panel of seasoned professionals.

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Taking Care of Fiberglass Pool Surfaces

Insider tips and tricks to keep your fiberglass pools looking great.

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Business Operations

ESOP: A Four-Letter Answer to Pool Company Succession Questions

Employee Stock Ownership Plans solve a thorny problem for small businesses in our industry.

The new ownership team at Georgia Spa Company.

Seeing is Believing

How to increase pool sales with stunning photography and video content.

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Business Operations

A Drive Down Victory Lane

AQUA's Truck & Van Contest has made its return, and we are thrilled to announce this year's winners.

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A Great Display Means a Great Pay Day!

Spa retailers share their swim spa displays and delve into the strategies behind their presentation.

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A Moment of Clarity About Cloudy Water in Pools

Crystal clear water doesn’t just look good, it’s part of a safe, healthy pool regimen.

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LSI Helps Stop Scale and Etching

As the industry's sophistication in understanding pool water chemistry has grown, so has popular acceptance of The Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) as a tool for maintaining balance.

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The 10 Habits of Great Managers

Business experts specify 10 indicators of effective leadership.

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Planting Design With Style

Don't let planting design become an afterthought in your next backyard project — as with any pool build, a beautiful garden environment can take it to the next level.

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