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Good Advice For Pool Workers

A few helpful pointers for a long and happy career in the pool and spa industry.

November 23, 2021

Big Money Finds the Service Industry

Powered by investment firms, the process of consolidation in the service sector has accelerated amid the pandemic.

November 9, 2021

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What Would You Do: Waterproof Gloves

As summer winds down, service technicians will be working in lower temperatures. Some will be gearing up to maintain hot tubs in snowy mountain regions. While in and out of water, it's important to stay dry, as wet hands are uncomfortable and can be dangerous in seasonal areas. What gloves keep hands from getting wet? Industry pros share their favorites.

July 20, 2021

PVC Long Cuff Oil Resistant Gloves work to keep hands warm during cold weather. See more suggestions below.

Buying Pool Routes: Advice, Mistakes and Lessons Learned

Buying a pool route is a great way to get a leg up on the competition, but you need to be smart about who you buy from and how you buy it.

December 19, 2019

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73 Ways to Make Pool Service Faster and More Profitable

These tips, tricks and life hacks will help you save time on each stop in your route.

November 27, 2019

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$60/Month for Pool Service? No Way!

These lowball service rates just aren’t sustainable — here’s why.

October 31, 2019

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Take a Load Off with This New Industrial Vacuum

The Roll-n-Vac is a wet/dry vacuum that takes the back-breaking work out of routine tasks like sand filter changes and liner replacements.

October 9, 2019

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Squirrel Hero Finds True Love

We all remember the story of the pool man who rescued a baby squirrel from drowning. Now, read how his touching video led him to true love.

October 3, 2019

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How to Avoid Doing Free Pool Service Work

You’re on site for a free estimate, which your potential customer takes as an opportunity to get you to “quickly look at something.” Here’s how to draw boundaries and ensure you’re paid for your time and expertise.

September 26, 2019

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Enter the 2020 Truck & Van Contest

Our contest is back for another spin. Enter now!

April 28, 2019

What Would You Do: The Key Conundrum

Is there a better way to organize keys? Industry pros share their thoughts.

May 17, 2018

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Announcing the 2018 AQUA Truck & Van Contest Winners...

Who took home the top prize in our first Truck & Van contest? Read on to learn more about the winning wrap and see who won our other special categories.

February 6, 2018

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Boost Your Net Income

Eliminate wasted minutes in your pool service and give yourself a raise.

January 9, 2018

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A Retail Rundown

Spa dealers report how the 2021 season went, share what their offseason will look like — as well as make predictions for the new year.

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Copper-Silver Mineral Sanitizers

Croome Park in Worcestershire, England, as it appeared back in Lancelot Brown’s day, from an original painting by Benjamin Fawcett and Alexander Francis Lydon. This foreground scene, which appears so exquisitely natural, is actually an enormous, man-made water feature built both for its serene aesthetic and to solve the estate’s drainage problems.

Timeless Design

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Catching Up in Dallas

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Big Money Finds the Service Industry

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