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Limited by Labor

The economy is booming and customers are rushing to get pool builds scheduled. The problem? There’s just not enough workers to help builders keep up with demand.

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iGarden Debuts in Europe: Redefining Outdoor Living at IFA 2025

iGarden

iGarden makes its European debut with smart, design-forward pool and garden solutions.

iGarden Debuts in Europe: Redefining Outdoor Living at IFA 2025

The Lifecycle of a Robotic Pool Cleaner

A funny look at the emotional roller coaster that is owning an automatic pool cleaner.

Need Help With Your 'Help Wanted' Ads?

We take a look at how three pool and spa companies tackle recruiting.

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Business Briefs

Pentair Launches Master Service Program

New this year from Pentair is the Master Service Program, a tiered incentive program to reward service techs and retailers who dedicate themselves to product education and training.

PHTA Establishes Education Plan, Seeks New CEO

PHTA has determined how education and government advocacy efforts will break down in the new organization, and has brought in a firm to help hire a new CEO.

Storytelling is Good for Business — Here's 5 Ways to Tell Yours

Storytelling is an important part of every business’s brand strategy — they allow us to connect with customers in a way that not only urges them to buy but, but also keeps them loyal.

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What Would You Do: Drug Testing

While some employers have a zero-tolerance drug policy, others ignore off-the-clock behavior if job performance is reliable.

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Upselling Spas in the Internet Age

The modern retail customer feels empowered by online research and less dependent on the salesperson for information. This requires some adjustment.

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SOI Service Report 2019: Overdrive

Our 2019 survey finds it's a great time to be in the service business.

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Psychological Secrets to Staff Retention

An executive at Axiall shares his take on attracting, integrating and keeping new employees.

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Mind the Gaps: Perfecting Control and Expansion Joints

Understanding the purpose and importance of control and expansion joints is a basic matter of education, dedication to quality and on-site awareness.

Here are two classic examples of expansion joints. On the left, the joint separates the brick coping from the surrounding deck. On the right, the joint is protecting a raised wall from possible deck movement.

Trichlor: The Dependable Pool Performer

A true staple of residential pool care, trichlor has gained prominence due to its straightforward application of the pool industry’s ubiquitous sanitizer, chlorine.

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