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2016 SOI Outdoor Living Report

Recent studies reveal shade structures are set to take off among homeowners, millennials in particular.

Studies show millennials are hungry for backyards like these, with defined decks and/or pavement and shade structures. (Photos courtesy of HB&G Building Products.)

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The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

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This second side of the Pyramid explores the overlapping factors that control both sanitation and LSI (The scaling or corrosive nature of your water)

The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

Haviland Employees Grow Mustaches to Support Local Hospital

Haviland Pool & Spa Products, makers of ProTeam, SpaPure and Salt Support pool and water treatment products, set up an in-house challenge to raise money for cancer treatments at Mercy St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. The inaugural competition was created by the team at Haviland; called the Havastache competition, there were 11 employees who competed to grow the perfect mustache over a 30-day period, raising pledges for donations to the hospital’s fight against cancer.

California Eases Water Conservation Restrictions

Regulators in the Golden State dramatically reverse stance on statewide conservation measures.

2016 SOI Builder Report: Building Optimism

What are the biggest challenges pool and spa builders see today? How do they stay on top of education? How do they pitch to potential clients? We share the answers to those questions and more.

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Christen Mertes Joins S.R. Smith Team

S.R. Smith has named Christen Mertes to a newly formed commercial sales position. Prior to joining S.R. Smith, Mertes served as an aquatics industry inside sales & project estimator with 10 years’ experience in the commercial swimming pool industry.

Easy Pool/Spa Chemical Formulas

I know what you are thinking when you see a chemical symbol, equation or formula. But give me 5 minutes to change your mind.

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APSP Fights For Industry Recognition

APSP went back to Capitol Hill last month to ensure that pools and spas are not left out of the energy and tax incentive debate.

Covers for the Cure

LOOP-LOC is supporting the fight against breast cancer with a new program for its winter safety cover sales.

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Anthony & Sylvan Pools Earns 13 Angie’s List Super Service Awards

Anthony & Sylvan won 13 2015 Angie's List Super Service awards spread between divisions across the country, including Northeast, Charlotte, Austin, San Antonio and Las Vegas. This is Anthony & Sylvan’s third year in a row winning the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, which reflects an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2015.

Marquis Brings On New Account Executive

Marquis is pleased to announce David Katzman as its new account executive for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic territory. Katzman brings more than 37 years of industry experience to his new position. He recently served as senior vice president and spa sales manager for National Pools & Spas in Robbinsville, N.J., and has been an integral part of National’s success over the years. “We’re very excited David Katzman is joining the Marquis team,” says John Schrenk, Marquis’ president. “I’m confident his experience, leadership and enthusiasm will be a tremendous asset to our company and our dealers.” David Katzman says he’s always been very impressed with Marquis’ products and people. When he heard they were looking for an account executive, he jumped on the opportunity. “I’ve been running my own business and selling Marquis hot tubs for years. I see this as a new opportunity to share my passion for the Marquis brand and to use my business knowledge to help Marquis dealers grow,” said Katzman. David will represent Marquis in 13 states throughout the Northeast including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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It's Dad vs. Dad in Funny Pool Safety Video

The classic “keeping up with the Joneses” tale gets a witty, pool-industry spin that’s perfect for National Water Safety Month.

In Memoriam: John Johnson

Longtime pool and spa industry veteran John Johnson has passed away after a short bout with cancer at his home in Los Alamitos, California at the age of 74.

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