ServiceImages for surveymonkeyAQUA EditorsNov 28, 2011 Add us as a preferred source on Google Add us as a preferred source on Google Read NextMarketingWhy Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do InsteadAugust 11, 2026RecommendedSponsoredBusting the Myths of Modern Business Management ToolsBusiness BriefsPool Brain Hires Eric Knight to Help Revolutionize Pool Industry Technology and EducationCovers“A House Without a Roof”ChemistryORP: A Reading in Search of MeaningRelated StoriesMarketingWhy Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do InsteadBusiness BriefsPool Brain Hires Eric Knight to Help Revolutionize Pool Industry Technology and EducationCovers“A House Without a Roof”Sponsored ContentListen While You Work, Learn as You GrowMore in ServiceMarketingWhy Pool Builders Are Wasting Money on Meta — and What to Do InsteadPool builders may be wasting ad dollars on Meta; here’s why Google Search can deliver more qualified leads and greater accountability.SponsoredBusting the Myths of Modern Business Management ToolsRB Retail & Service SystemsWhy the off-season is the smartest time for pool and spa businesses to upgrade their operations.Business BriefsPool Brain Hires Eric Knight to Help Revolutionize Pool Industry Technology and EducationPool BrainIndustry veteran joins Pool Brain to accelerate innovation, elevate education, and help shape the future of pool service technology.Covers“A House Without a Roof”Why automatic pool covers are becoming a more practical, valuable part of today’s pool package.ChemistryORP: A Reading in Search of MeaningA new practical guide helps pool professionals understand what ORP readings really mean, why controllers appear to fail and how to use the technology in real-world conditions.PoolsThe DecisionA practical guide to helping customers decide whether a full pump replacement or a motor upgrade makes the most sense.Business Operations'The Pool Lady' Isn't Slowing DownAt 72, “The Pool Lady” Karen Whitton is still going strong — relying on trusted relationships, decades-long customers and a battery-powered helper named Otto.ChemistryTDS: A Number in Search of a MeaningA closer look at why TDS is not a pass/fail number, but a reading that depends on what is actually dissolved in the water.MarketingDriven by DesignAQUA’s annual Truck & Van Contest celebrates the pool and spa professionals who turn their work vehicles into memorable brands in motion. Take a ride down victory lane and meet this year’s winners.AwardsThe Dirty Work Pays OffThe inaugural Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest recognized three pool professionals whose grimy discoveries stood out to voters and judges alike.Business OperationsFrom Road Warrior to Backyard CloserHow smarter routes, better communication and add-on services can make pool service businesses more profitable.BuilderThe Imperative to Save WaterAs water scarcity worsens, the aquatics industry faces growing pressure to reduce waste before outside mandates do it for them.Business OperationsSolo FlightsTwo pool and spa solopreneurs share the challenges and rewards of running a business almost entirely on their own.Page 1 of 138Next PageContent LibraryDig through our best stories from the magazine, all sorted by category for easy surfing.Read MoreBuyer's GuideFind manufacturers and suppliers in the most extensive searchable database in the industry.Learn More