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Deep Dive Dubai

The pool reaches a dizzying depth of 60 meters and holds 14 million liters of water.

September 21, 2022

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A Pool House in Portugal

A geometric house in Portugal was built to highlight an unusually shaped swimming pool.

September 12, 2022

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Finland’s Coastal Sauna

As a sense of community becomes more important in new urban culture, many public saunas are popping up. The Löyly sauna, located in Finland, is a prime example.

September 8, 2022

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Making Over a Mexican Hotel

An old colonial-style villa in Mexico is now a 32-room hotel, complete with a stunning swimming pool.

August 30, 2022

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Vintage Speed Boat Turned Swimming Pool

From stock tanks to hay bales, crafty homeowners looking to cut costs have come up with some pretty clever hacks to build DIY swimming pools. Add a vintage speed boat to the list.

August 23, 2022

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Museum Exhibit Chronicles Bathing Culture in Iceland

The history of Iceland's public pools is outlined in a special exhibit at the Museum of Design and Applied Art in Reykjavík.

August 18, 2022

Painter Captures Swimming Scenes

Artist Samantha French has a knack for capturing the essence of water movement in her oil paintings.

July 19, 2022

In-JEAN-ious Denim Art

London-based artist Ian Berry specializes in a unique medium: many layers, washes and fades of upcycled blue jeans.

July 7, 2022

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Recycled Glass Gives New Life to Pool Mural

At an indoor public pool in Stockholm, an abstract mural — built from vintage and recycled materials — provides a stunning backdrop for swimmers.

June 21, 2022

Scouting Students for the Skilled Trades

The Future Builders of America is getting Florida students excited about jobs in the skilled trades — including the pool and spa industry.

June 16, 2022

A Different Kind of Pool Table

This luxury set of swimming-pool-inspired tables was designed to bring a hint of the backyard oasis into the living room.

May 24, 2022

Bringing Pools to Canvas

A real estate agent left her career behind to pursue a passion for painting — specifically, colorful visions of swimming pools and other abstract bodies of water.

May 9, 2022

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2022 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

The PHTA International Awards of Excellence highlights the best builders and designers in the pool/spa industry for their remarkable work. We start our month-long coverage with the Gold-winning projects.

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Come Together in Charlotte

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Pump Motor Installation Tips

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Testing Methods and Backyard Connectivity

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How to Manage Pool Design Material Selections

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