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The New Spa Buyer

Few would deny that life is different now than it was before the Great Recession. It was a devastating blow not just to our economy but to our confidence ..

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Olympic Hot Spring Spa Featured in Award-Winning Seattle Landscape

It’s true: Landscape design is a competitive field. Bring a contest into the mix and put a “best landscape” title at stake, and the competition is fierce. Guild Quality, a consortium of builders, announced Prestige Custom Builders of Seattle as the winners of its Back Yard Contest. And what set Prestige’s landscape apart from the rest? It could have been the Vanguard Hot Spring Spa from Olympic Hot Tub sitting in the backyard.

Bring the Golf Course to the Pool with the Floating Golf Green

Swimming. Golf. Combined.

10 Common Sense Tips For Buying A Pool That Many Consumers Ignore

Swimming pools are custom construction projects and are built by many individual trades and pool contractors with different standards. All pools are not built the same, unlike an automobile, which is manufactured in a factory under controlled conditions. With a swimming pool, much of what you do not see will impact the cost of pool ownership in the long run.

What's The Difference Between VFDs and VSPs? Mark Caldwell Explains

Mark Caldwell, general manager, Pool Services Corp., has produced more than $78,000 in rebates and $90,000 in energy savings for his customers...

Two Hot Tub Retailers On Going Green

Pool and spa retailers who want to present their products and business practices as eco-friendly face an uphill battle given what many of the products they sell are made of, and how they’re made to work. It’s an often-frustrating battle...

Use Gift Cards To Bolster Holiday Sales

Looking to increase sales and profits this Christmas season? Set the stage now with a plan that exploits the full potential of gift cards. Consider this: More than half of all consumers bought at least one gift card for the holidays last year...

The Green Scene - Product Focus on Green Products

Manufacturers in the spa and pool industry are increasingly emphasizing their green credentials. Some sell their products in earth-friendly packaging, others focus on reducing energy usage and saving water and still others tout energy efficiency...

Product Focus: 2012's Winterizing Products

Even though it's still 80 degrees outside, it's time for retailers to start thinking about ordering winterizing products. These manufacturers have pulled together their bestsellers for you to browse. Take a look and be prepared when your customers start their winterizing routine this year.

New Pool And Spa Products For August 2012

AQUA takes a look at some new and updated spa and pool products from industry suppliers.

Interview With Coverplay's E. Jess Tudor

E. Jess Tudor is the CEO of AirFrame Spa Cover, a new line of spa covers that has been around for just over a year and is affiliated with the Coverplay brand Tudor created.

Hot Spring Spas Gives Away Hot Tub In Facebook Contest

Hot Spring Spas recently announced Don Benecke, of Osage Beach, Mo., as the winner in a hot tub giveaway on the company’s Facebook page. To be eligible, contestants had to “like” the Hot Spring Spas Facebook page and then watch an animated video explaining the ACE Salt Water System. Contestants could increase their chances of winning by sharing the video with friends.

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