January 15 2010 Table of Contents

Often, a deck is the most visible part of the backyard, so you don’t want to neglect it with a finish that looks like a sidewalk. Read more

Recently, I heard about a program with the corny name of “Puppies Behind Bars.” But that’s the only silly aspect of this great endeavor. Read more

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act isn’t merely about drain covers Read more

Service wasn’t always such a cinch. Product improvements have made cleaning pools a much more efficient process. Read more

The year 2009 was a terrible one for the pool and spa market Read more

Vinyl pool liners are protected by special additives and coatings that can withstand extremes of sun, temperature and constant exposure to chemically treated water. Read more

Dee Adcock isn’t just talking the talk Read more

Public relations firm Widmeyer Communications has been selected to carry out the education program of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Read more

Genesis 3 Design Group has partnered with NSPF to launch a program geared toward service technicians Read more

One of Florida’s pioneers in gunite has announced his retirement and sold his company at auction Read more

Industry giant Latham International has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Read more

While some larger fiberglass-pool players have gone into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a smaller manufacturer quietly closed its doors in autumn 2009. Read more

Due to the Latham reorganization plan reported last week, most current stockholders will lose their interest in the company. Read more

Wilbar International continues to aggressively build its portfolio in the aboveground pool market Read more