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Why Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do Instead

Pool builders may be wasting ad dollars on Meta; here’s why Google Search can deliver more qualified leads and greater accountability.

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

“A House Without a Roof”

Why automatic pool covers are becoming a more practical, valuable part of today’s pool package.

Aerial view of modern home with swimming pool, patio seating, and manicured lawn

Going Back to Basics

Built for Burning Man, the Steam of Life Pavilion brought Finnish sauna culture to the Nevada desert through an immersive space for cleansing and human connection.

Cylindrical art installation at Burning Man festival with bicycles and camps at sunset on desert playa

The Sauna Aesthetic: From Hidden Boxes to Architectural Showpieces

Modern sauna design is turning once-hidden wellness spaces into architectural focal points for the home and backyard.

Modern sauna interior with wooden walls, benches, stone heater, and ambient lighting

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The Independent Retail Advantage

How independent pool and spa retailers can compete with big-box stores by leaning into expertise, service and local relationships.

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Honoring Heroes, 10 Years in the Making

Olympic Hot Tub marks 10 years of Honoring Heroes, a fundraiser that has generated more than $250,000 for local nonprofits.

The Language of Spa Wellness

How hot tub retailers are learning the words to unlock the wellness market.

Salesperson in blue polo demonstrates hot tub features to customer in showroom with multiple display models.

Sauna and the "Third Space" Renaissance

Authentic saunas are helping fuel a return to shared, public spaces centered on connection and community.

Three women relaxing in a wooden sauna with a view of a busy shopping mall atrium below

Business Operations

Why Some Pool Pros Are Stuck and Others Aren't

A survey of pool pros shows how a shift in perspective can turn common business challenges into problems worth solving.

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The Smart Sanctuary

Modern saunas are blending ancient ritual with cutting-edge intelligence.

Man in futuristic sauna with smart wellness display showing heart rate and recovery metrics on glass panel

Transporting Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Chemicals Safely

Learn how pool and spa professionals can safely and legally transport essential service chemicals while staying compliant with DOT Materials of Trade requirements.

Five white buckets labeled with pool chemicals including Cal Hypo, Sodium Hypo, Muriatic Acid, Potassium Monopersulfate, and Sodium Bisulfate in a truck bed

Sauna Sanctuary

A floating sauna on a quiet forest lake in Norway brings together sculptural design, natural materials and the simple ritual of slowing down.

Modern white boathouse with wooden dock floating on calm lake surrounded by misty coniferous forest

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