 IN THE
JANUARY 15, 2010
ISSUE:
• Bright spots from 2009
• Navigating through VGB compliance checks
• Creating concrete decks without stone veneers or exposed pebble
• Looking back on equipment from the past
• Extending vinyl-liner life
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JANUARY 29, 2010
ISSUE:
• Dramatic pool renovation that includes a bridge
• Dealing with online social media
• Making smart cuts that will help firms survive
• Establishing fair prices
• Generating excitement about pools/spas again
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FEBRUARY 12, 2010
ISSUE:
• Plasterers dealing with the underground economy
• NPIRC expanding capabilities
• Electronic water testing devices
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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
ISSUE:
• Weathering out the bad economy
• Communication guidelines for techs
• Providing great customer service
• Automatic cleaners
• The need for cross training
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MARCH 12, 2010
ISSUE:
• Price wars build anger and resentment
• Retailers confront their workers’ Internet activity
• Advances in DPD testing
• Using an outside firm for payroll, human resources
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MARCH 26, 2010
ISSUE:
• Maintaining pool filters
• Selecting the best filter
• Meeting the demands of today’s vinyl-liner consumers
• Dealing with new threats from members of other struggling industries
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APRIL 15, 2010
ISSUE:
• Florida pool builders remain optimistic
• Diagnosing discoloration
• Creating aquascapes in large backyards
• Distributors discuss critical issues facing the industry
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APRIL 30, 2010
ISSUE:
• Proper filter replacement
• Selling spas on Craig’s List
• Boosting the performance of automatic cleaners
• Choosing the right market for your service business
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MAY 14, 2010
ISSUE:
• Retailers discuss the threat of online sales
• Top 50 products
• Working through the credit crunch
• Dealing with saltwater pools
• Introducing TheAquapedia.com wiki site
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MAY 28, 2010
ISSUE:
• Investigating substance abuse in the service industry
• Phoenix builders enjoy uptick, face challenges
• Pavers’ aesthetic and practical benefits
• VGB liability on residential pools
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JUNE 11, 2010
ISSUE:
• Tips for protecting profits on commercial construction
• Phone etiquette for retailers
• Working with cellulose fiber filter media
• Changing attitudes toward Internet and DIY customers
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JUNE 25, 2010
ISSUE:
• Measuring liners for complex installations
• Field-tested techniques for installing and repairing vinyl liners
• Covers that meet consumers’ energy savings and safety concerns
• Advocating for yourself — and the industry
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JULY 15, 2010
ISSUE:
Masters of Design Awards:
• Concrete Pools
• Vinyl-Liner Pools
• Fiberglass Pools
• Spas
• Waterfeatures
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JULY 30, 2010
ISSUE:
The Solution Book :
• Equipment Pads
• Chemistry
• Salt Systems
• Pool Covers
• General Business
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AUGUST 13, 2010
ISSUE:
• Expert take on the economy
• Survey: Safety legislation
• Pool construction solutions
• Advocating for the spa industry
• Mineral sanitizers
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AUGUST 27, 2010
ISSUE:
• Top 50 Builders List
• How leading firms fared in a challenging year
• Alternatives to staff cuts
• Dealing with price competition
• Smart ways to invest in your company
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