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47 More Tricks of the Service Trade

Our annual State of the Industry produces an annual catalogue of service wisdom from pool and spa pros across the country. These tips are sure to help you on your daily route.

January 25, 2022

Pool Bob's Hydro-Eclectic Musings: Know How — No Way!

A routine customer meeting takes an unexpected turn.

January 13, 2022

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A Service Tech's TikTok Takeover

After documenting his daily grind on TikTok, a service tech based in Britain has become something of a pool-cleaning celebrity.

January 6, 2022

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Who's Had a Busy Year?

Pandemic-fueled demand has transformed entire industries, including pool service.

December 20, 2021

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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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Reflections and Light

Dimmable pool lights help balance backyard illumination.

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"This Will Put the Pool Service Companies Out of Business"

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Proportion: Element of Beauty, Key to Harmony

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The State of the Industry in Marketing

Tara's SureStep Elevates User Safety, Expands Vinyl-Liner Options

Tara's SureStep Elevates User Safety, Expands Vinyl-Liner Options

Buyer's Guide

Find manufacturers and suppliers in the most extensive searchable database in the industry.

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