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Take a Dip on the Vegas Strip
The Venetian Resort’s newly upgraded pool deck joins Las Vegas' lineup of luxurious and exciting swimming spots.
November 2, 2021
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Builder
Which U.S. Cities Have the Most Homes With Swimming Pools?
Pool installations have risen significantly over the pandemic period. We break down new data on the top 30 largest U.S. cities of homes that have swimming pools.
October 26, 2021
Top 30 largest cities in the U.S., ranked in order by the percentage of homes that have swimming pools. The taller and darker the bar, the more pools the city has.
Retail
Salt Chlorine Generators
Salt chlorine generators have become a popular sanitizer.
September 21, 2021
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Strategies for the Chlorine Shortage
Chlorine reduction equipment such can not only help solve this summer's problem, but the long-term wishes of most pool owners.
July 1, 2021
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Service
Swimming in Natural Environments
People should be aware of the risks that can be encountered when using natural environments for swimming and recreation.
June 29, 2021
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Service
Pools Are Like Dogs
Dogs are heavily influenced by their environment, just like pools. Follow these steps to turn a bad pool into a good one again.
April 29, 2021
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Service
Five Filter Boosters
Five basics of filter efficiency to help keep pools and spas clean and clear.
March 25, 2021
What is the difference between the filter on the left and the filter on the right? A good long soak in a solution designed to loosen oils, grease and crusted debris, followed by a thorough rinse.
Builder
A Guide to Painting Pools and Decks
Painting is a simple and cost-effective way for customers to renovate their pool and deck.
January 7, 2021
This before and after photo set shows a pool painted in suburban Chicago by All Seasons Pools and Spas. It depicts the extensive prep work required of a quality paint job, and the beautiful final result it ensures. Photo courtesy All Seasons
Builder
3 Most Common Myths About Natural Swimming Pools
Natural swimming pools and ponds continue to grow in popularity in North America due to the unique characteristics that separate them from traditional pools. As consumers and the trade have become more familiar with the concepts and techniques that are used in building NSPs, several fictions have cropped up in articles on the topic, and these are sometimes forwarded on in discussion by those still learning about these natural vessels.
December 15, 2020
Photos courtesy BioNova Natural Pools
Service
Tech Notes: Scary Pool Stories
In light of Halloween, beware of these scary pool stories.
October 29, 2020
Does anyone want to go for a swim? This is an example of how a scary pool can happen when clear well water with a high iron content fills the pool and is shocked with chlorine. (Photo courtesy Jim Egan)
Retail
How to Fix 'Milky' Pool Water (Without Draining)
How to reduce the calcium hardness level in a pool without draining.
July 18, 2019
Cloud of “milky” calcium carbonate spreads in a pool as it diffuses.
Builder
10 Solutions for Sloping Yards
There’s plenty of ways to transform a hilly backyard into a one-of-a-kind landscape.
May 23, 2017
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Service
Why Pool Pumps Overheat — And What You Can Do To Stop It (Part II)
In the second half of our series, we address how to troubleshoot overheating pumps.
May 18, 2017
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Safety
Why Pool Pumps Overheat — And What You Can Do to Stop It
Is your pool pump running too hot? What it means and what to do next.
April 3, 2017
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Retail
Key Misunderstandings and Problems in Pool Water Chemistry (Part II)
How do I prevent pH from decreasing? Does liquid chlorine raise the pH of water? Can I use trichlor as a main source of chlorine? Chemist Bob Lowry answers those questions and more.
December 12, 2016
Retail
Key Misunderstandings and Problems in Pool Water Chemistry (Part I)
How much chlorine does a pool need? How can I quickly balance water? Why is the pH always going up? A chemist answers these questions and more.
December 8, 2016
Service
Using Air and Acid to Quickly Get Perfect pH/Alkalinity
You really can nail down pH and alkalinity using just air and muriatic acid.
September 6, 2016
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Service
Eco-friendly approaches to clean pool water
Eco-friendly approaches to pleasant pool water
September 18, 2010
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Spa dealers report how the 2021 season went, share what their offseason will look like — as well as make predictions for the new year.
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Croome Park in Worcestershire, England, as it appeared back in Lancelot Brown’s day, from an original painting by Benjamin Fawcett and Alexander Francis Lydon. This foreground scene, which appears so exquisitely natural, is actually an enormous, man-made water feature built both for its serene aesthetic and to solve the estate’s drainage problems.
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