Top 10 Articles of 2023

Take a look at the top-performing articles from this past year! (And click the story's title to give it another read.)

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10. 47 Great Ways to Liven Up Your Showroom

Pool and spa retailers can strengthen their showroom design and increase profits with these helpful tips.

9. When Should Salt Be Added to Newly Plastered Pools? 

Wait until complete carbonation of the plaster before adding NaCl to salt pools.

8. California Proposes New Regulations Impacting Pools 

If enacted, the new law would force water suppliers to reduce water consumption by 20%.

7. The Borate Pool Opening

There are a lot of benefits in using borate during pool openings.

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6. Automatic Pool Covers in the Post-Pandemic Pool Market

Industry professionals weigh in on the outlook for automatic pool covers heading into the busy season.

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5. Why Colored Plaster Turns Whitish

Plaster colors can fade or turn whitish due to a variety of preventable causes.

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4. Where the Pools Are 

Which U.S. states have the most backyard swimming pools?

3. The Best Plaster Pool Startup

How to deal with and entirely prevent "plaster dust" forming in newly plastered pools.

2. "This Will Put the Pool Service Companies Out of Business"

A look at some of the events and products "they" said would put pool service companies out of business.

1. Research Update: CYA Removal Method Confirmed

A new method of CYA removal has been confirmed with a helpful bonus — it also aids in black algae reduction.